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#2 in Media PlayersRunner-Up

Zidoo Z9X Pro

Name: Zidoo Z9X Pro
Brand: Zidoo
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Zidoo

$299.00 – $349.00

Audiophile-grade 4K media player with Realtek RTD1619BPD processor, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and bit-perfect audio output. VS10 engine handles HDR tone mapping for TVs that lack native Dolby Vision support.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.2

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

9.5

Complaint Risk

9.0

Freshness

7.5

Community

8.9

Availability

8.7

Pros

VS10 engine for Dolby Vision tone mapping
VS10 engine for Dolby Vision tone mapping
Bit-perfect audio output for audiophiles
Bit-perfect audio output for audiophiles
Plays virtually any file format
Plays virtually any file format

Cons

Complex setup for non-technical users
Complex setup for non-technical users
Limited app ecosystem
Limited app ecosystem

Don't buy this if…

Zidoo players have a steep learning curve with manual configuration required for optimal output; this is not a plug-and-play device.
Zidoo players have a steep learning curve with manual configuration required for optimal output; this is not a plug-and-play device.