Orbsmart S87 Plus Android TV Box

Orbsmart S87 Plus

The Orbsmart S87 Plus is a TV box with a fully fledged Android operating system. The device is equipped with the brand new quad-core processor S905W2 plus 4GB DDR4 RAM. This chipset is one of the few on the market that already supports the latest AV1 video codec. Thanks to 4K Ultra-HD (incl. HDR) support and the pre-installed KODI Mediacenter, there are no limits to your Smart TV experience!

Highlights

4K (Ultra-HD) playback video support incl. HDR10+
Latest AV1 video codec support
Full Android 11 OS version including Play Store access
Quad Core Cortex-A53 processor / 4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB int. memory
HDMI 2.1 / LAN / Dualband WIFI-ac (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 4.2

Specs

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Powerful hardware

The S87 Plus features powerful, completely silent and energy-efficient hardware. The quad-core Cortex-A35 CPU (AML S905W2) and 4GB DDR4-RAM enable absolutely smooth operation, even for demanding applications and games. Even under full load, the power consumption is only a few watts. You also have just under 32GB of free memory at your disposal.

Android

With the S87 Plus you have access to the full-fledged Android 11 OS version, which is particularly characterized by its stability and speed. As usual on the smartphone or tablet, the 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, you have a wide choice of more than 1 million Android apps available. Install your favorite apps like YouTube, Skype or even games like PUBG or Fortnite and many more. Even unavailable apps can be installed manually via .apk file. Note: some apps have limited usability or are not compatible.

4K HDR Media Player

Enjoy your movies in high-resolution 4K (up to 75fps) & Full HD quality. The S87 Plus supports the playback of 4K UHD videos (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).

Latest codecs

As one of the few Android TV boxes on the market, the S87 Plus 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

With the pre-installed KODI Media Center, 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.

Connection

Despite the compact dimensions, this Android TV box has all the important connections in addition to Bluetooth 4.2 & Wi-Fi 5 / AC (2.4/5GHz): USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 connection (1x used for the USB receiver of the remote control), HDMI 2.1 (max. 4K@75fps), S/PDIF, AV-Out and an Ethernet LAN connection.

Airmouse included

Directly included: a simple airmouse with gyro sensor. Easily and comfortably control the S87 Plus from your sofa with hand movements (similar to Wii controls).

FAQ

What are the differences between the S85 and S87 Plus?

The differences of the hardware can be compared in the table below. Basically, the S87 Plus is a bit more powerful, offers more ports (1x SPDIF/Optical) and the support for the new AV1 video codec (hardware video decoding).

What is included in the scope of delivery?

The scope of delivery includes an HDMI cable, an Airmouse remote control, an EU power supply and an operating manual (German/English).

What sound formats are supported?

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

Is Chromecast integrated?

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

Can the Android TV box also be controlled via smartphone?

Yes, we recommend the CetusPlay app, for example.

Is the device rooted?

No, the device is not rooted.

Comparison table

Model	Orbsmart P32	Orbsmart S87 Plus	Orbsmart S87 Pro	Orbsmart TR43
Processor / GPU	Quadcore Allwinner Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz	Quadcore AML S905W2 Cortex-A35 @ 1.8GHz	Quadcore AML S905X4 Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz	Quadcore RK3568 Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
Main memory / Int. memory	4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB internal memory	4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB internal memory	4GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB internal memory	8GB DDR4 RAM / 64GB internal memory
Operating system	Android 12	Android 11	Android 11	Android 11
Connections	1x HDMI 2.0, 3x USB 2.0, 1x 100 Mbit-LAN, 1x SPDIF, 1x AV-Out, microSD card slot	1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x 100 Mbit LAN, 1x SPDIF, 1x AV-Out, microSD card slot	1x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 3.0 Type-C, 1x USB 2.0, 1x Gigabit-LAN, 1x SPDIF, 1x AV-Out	1x 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 5.0	802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 4.2	802.11b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz) / Bluetooth 5.0	802.11b/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)