Orbsmart S87 PRO

The Orbsmart S87 PRO is a TV box with a fully fledged Android operating system. The device is equipped with the latest quad-core processor S905X4 plus 4GB DDR4 RAM. This chipset is one of the few on the market that already supports the latest AV1 video codec. For a stable and fast connection, the latest Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 standards are supported. Thanks to 4K Ultra-HD (incl. HDR10+) support and the pre-installed KODI Mediacenter, there are no limits to your Smart TV experience!

  • 4K (UHD) playback support including HDR10+ & AV1 video codec
  • Full Android 11 OS version including Play Store access
  • Quad Core Cortex-A55 processor / 4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB internal memory
  • HDMI 2.1 / Gigabit LAN / USB 3.0 + Type-C / Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Root access (SuperSU) possible
  • Automatic frame rate switching
  • Portrait/Portrait mode possible
  • Touchscreen support (HID) via USB
  • Autostart function (automatic startup when power is applied)
  • Automatic start of an app after booting & loop function possible (optional)
  • Fanless 24×7 operation possible + WIFI antennas can be unscrewed
  • Navigation bar & notification bar (each can be hidden)
  • AML S905X4 quad-core CPU
  • Mali-G31 MP2
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 32GB internal memory
  • Android 11 OS
  • WIFI 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5 GHz) 2×2 MIMO
  • Gigabit LAN
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 3x USB 3.0
  • 1x USB Type-C (OTG)
  • 1x USB 2.0
  • 1x S/PDIF
  • 117 x 117 x 18.5 mm / 300g
  • Power supply DC 5V/3A

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Powerful hardware

The S87 Pro is equipped with powerful, completely silent and energy-efficient hardware. The quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU (AML S905X4) and 4GB of DDR4 RAM memory enable absolutely smooth operation, even for demanding applications and games. Even under full load, the power consumption of this power-saving Android TV box is only a few watts. You also have just under 32GB of free memory at your disposal.

Android OS

With the S87 Pro you have access to the full-fledged Android 11 version, which is particularly characterized by its stability and speed. As usual on the smartphone or tablet, operation is simple and intuitive. Now you can finally access the Internet comfortably with your TV. The interface has been optimized for use on a TV.

Apps

With the Play Store (formerly Android Market) you have the almost free choice over now more than 1 million available Android apps. Install your favorite apps like YouTube, Skype or games like PUBG or Fortnite and many more. Even unavailable apps can be installed manually via .apk file.

4K HDR Media Player

Enjoy your movies in high-resolution 4K (up to 75fps) & Full HD quality. The S87 Pro has 4K UHD video playback support (including features such as HDR10+, BT.2020 / VP9 Profile 2) from a hard drive/SD card or from the home network. It is a very good media player that supports many video and audio formats (5.1 surround formats DTS/Dolby) including automatic frame rate switching (24p & 23.976p) support.

Latest codecs

As one of the few Android TV boxes on the market, the S87 Pro supports the brand new AV1 video codec (hardware video decoding). The codec enables strong data compression, which allows videos to be viewed even more smoothly and with a smaller size and data consumption.

Media Center

KODI (formerly XBMC) brings the hugely popular media center to Android! With the pre-installed KODI version, you have full access to the extensive media interface with everything that goes with it: automated download of movie covers & detailed movie information, sorting by genre, etc. You also have access to Internet portals such as YouTube, Netflix or thousands of other media libraries.

PRO Features

The S87 Pro offers numerous features that comparable devices do not offer: root access (SuperSU) possible, automatic frame rate/resolution switching, upright/portrait mode possible, touchscreen support (HID) via USB, autostart function (automatic booting with power supply), automatic start of an app after booting & loop function possible, fanless 24×7 operation, extremely low power consumption (few watts), WLAN antennas can be unscrewed, navigation bar & notification bar (each can be hidden). The S87 PRO is perfect as a digital signage (DS) player in an industrial environment.

WIFI 6 + Bluetooth 5.0

As one of the few Android TV boxes on the market, the S87 Pro supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard (2×2 MIMO 2.4/5GHz) in addition to Bluetooth 5.0, which enables high speed and range. In addition, all important ports are available: three full-fledged USB 3.0 ports + one USB 2.0 port (e.g. for mouse/keyboard, USB hard drive, and more), 1x USB Type-C (OTG), HDMI 2.1 (max. 4K@75fps), SPDIF (Optical), and a Gigabit LAN port.

Airmouse included

Directly included: a simple airmouse with gyro sensor. Easily and comfortably control the S87 Pro from your sofa with hand movements (similar to Wii controls). A microphone is also directly integrated.

FAQ

The differences of the hardware can be compared in the table below. Basically, the S87 PRO has better equipment (WIFI 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit LAN, USB Type-C) and more PRO features (including root – SuperSU, autostart function, touch support (HID), native 4K resolution in the user interface, portrait mode).

The scope of delivery includes an HDMI cable, an Airmouse remote control, an EU power supply and a German manual.

No, there is none included in the scope of delivery. Due to its small size and weight, the S87 PRO can be attached using simple methods (e.g. double-sided adhesive tape, etc.).

5.1 DTS / Dolby AC3 are supported by the preinstalled KODI Mediacenter.

No. As an alternative, we recommend the CetusPlay or Web Video Cast apps, for example.

Yes, we recommend the CetusPlay app, for example.

The S87 PRO is not rooted. This function (SuperSU) can be enabled in the settings.

The remote control of the S87 PRO can learn a button from another infrared remote control (e.g. TV or AV receiver).

1. Align your IR remote control with the infrared LED facing the infrared LED of the Orbsmart remote control. The relative distance should be no more than two centimeters.
2. Press and hold the right power button on the Orbsmart remote control for three seconds until the LED indicator lights up continuously. Press the right power button again. Then the LED indicator of the Orbsmart remote control will start flashing.
3. Now press the desired button on your IR remote control.
4. The Orbsmart remote control flashes three times to confirm successful learning.

Comparison table

Model

Orbsmart P32

Orbsmart S87 Plus

Orbsmart S87 Pro

Orbsmart TR43

Processor / GPU Quadcore Allwinner Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHzQuadcore AML S905W2 Cortex-A35 @ 1.8GHzQuadcore AML S905X4 Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHzQuadcore RK3568 Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
Main Memory / Int. Memory 4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB internal memory4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB internal memory4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB internal memory8GB DDR4 RAM / 64GB internal memory
Operating systemAndroid 12Android 11Android 11Android 11
Connections1x HDMI 2.0, 3x USB 2.0, 1x 100 Mbit-LAN, 1x SPDIF, 1x AV-Out, microSD card slot1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x 100 Mbit LAN, 1x SPDIF, 1x AV-Out, microSD card slot1x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 3.0 Type-C, 1x USB 2.0, 1x Gigabit-LAN, 1x SPDIF, 1x AV-Out1x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Gigabit-LAN, 1x SPDIF, microSD card slot
WIFI / Bluetooth 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 5.0802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 4.2802.11b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 5.0802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 4.2
Maximum resolution 4K Ultra HD (max. 60Hz)4K Ultra HD (max. 75Hz)4K Ultra HD (max. 75Hz)4K Ultra HD (max. 60Hz)