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The X98HUB Set-top Box is powered by the Amlogic S928X processor and Mali-G57 MC2 graphics chip, running Android 11. Its 64-bit heterogeneous architecture delivers robust performance while maintaining low power consumption, providing stable and efficient support for multimedia processing and multitasking. Whether for home theater, online entertainment, or screen casting, the X98HUB ensures high-quality visuals and low-latency performance for a seamless experience.
Featuring a multi-core setup with a big core Cortex-A76 and quad core Cortex-A55, the X98HUB supports 8K@60fps ultra-high-definition video decoding, compatible with mainstream formats like H.265, AV1, and VP9. With HDR10+ high dynamic range and AI-SR super-resolution technology, it delivers sharp, detailed, and lifelike visuals on large-screen devices, offering an immersive viewing experience.
The X98HUB is equipped with up to seven HDMI output ports, each capable of delivering 8K@60Hz resolution. This allows simultaneous connections to TVs, projectors, and monitors for synchronized multi-screen playback and seamless visual integration across home entertainment, conference, and professional display environments.
Supporting the HDMI 2.1a standard, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4G/5G, 802.11ax), and Bluetooth 5.2, it ensures ultra-fast, stable transmission over both wired and wireless networks. With configurations up to 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, plus support for USB and Micro SD expansion, the device accommodates extensive storage and flexible content transfer requirements.
The X98HUB achieves a refined balance between technological aesthetics and thermal efficiency within a compact form. Its aluminum alloy and ABS enclosure features clean, precise lines that convey a distinctive design identity. A carefully engineered ventilation layout optimizes airflow and heat dissipation without compromising visual harmony, ensuring stable and reliable performance during prolonged operation.
The X98HUB integrates green and sustainable principles throughout its design and operation. Its low-power system architecture reduces energy consumption and extends product lifespan, while the aluminum alloy and ABS composite construction achieves a lightweight form that minimizes material use and energy demand, offering a benchmark for eco-conscious smart entertainment devices. By uniting high performance with outstanding cost efficiency, it enhances access to premium digital content and contributes to the sustainable growth of smart homes and digital lifestyles.
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Playhomess
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Interior Design - Compact Living (NEW)
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Van Gogh Space Design/YUEZHI STH/Xinda Real Estate
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Interior Design - New Category
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Taizhou Kenqiu Furniture Co., Ltd.
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Product Design - Furnishings
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Sara (Yuxuan) Hua, Wenyu Du
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Product Design - Wearable Technologies