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Ruogood R-X5A: New Android TV Box Powered by Amlogic S905A

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Table of contents
  1. Ruogood R-X5A Debuts: Next-Gen Amlogic S905A Box with 8K Decoding
  2. Final verdict: Which SoC is the top pick for Android TV boxes?
  3. Better GPU performance?
  4. R-X5A – Hardware Specifications
  5. HDMI 2.1a Support
  6. Why HDMI 2.1a is Better – The Highlights
  7. ⭐ What SBTM Improves
  8. Business inquiry
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  • Ruogood R-X5A Overview: Hardware, performance, software, and price.

Ruogood R-X5A Debuts: Next-Gen Amlogic S905A Box with 8K Decoding

[April 21st, 2026] — DongGuan RuoGood, a leading manufacturer of Android‑powered projectors and Android TV boxes, today unveiled its latest android streaming device built around the new Amlogic S905A chipset. The upgraded SoC offers a big boost in video performance, featuring next‑gen 8K decoding, improved AV1 support, and advanced AI‑powered image processing, delivering smoother playback and crisper picture quality for home entertainment streaming devices.

Ruogood R-X5A (First Engineering Sample Photos)

R X5A Android TV Box P3
R X5A Android TV Box P3
R X5A Android TV Box P2
R X5A Android TV Box P2
R X5A Android TV Box P1
R X5A Android TV Box P1

Complete SoC comparison: S905A, S905X5, S905X4, S905Y4, RK3566, and RK3588.

FeatureS905AS905X5S905X4S905Y4RK3566RK3588
CPU Architecture4× Cortex‑A554× Cortex‑A554× Cortex‑A554× Cortex‑A554× Cortex‑A554× Cortex‑A76 + 4× Cortex‑A55
CPU Clock~2.0–2.5 GHz~2.0–2.2 GHz~2.0 GHz~2.0 GHz~1.8 GHzA76 up to 2.4 GHz
Process Node6 nm6 nm12 nm12 nm22 nm8 nm
GPUMali‑G310 V2Mali‑G310Mali‑G31 MP2Mali‑G31 MP2Mali‑G52 2EEMali‑G610 MP4
GPU APIsVulkan 1.2Vulkan 1.2Vulkan 1.0Vulkan 1.0Vulkan 1.1Vulkan 1.2
AI EngineAI‑SR (~4 TOPS)AI‑Lite (video enhancement)NoneNone0.8 TOPS NPU6 TOPS NPU
Max Video Decode8K@24fps4K@60fps4K@60fps4K@60fps4K@60fps8K@60fps
AV1 Decode8K4K4K4K)NoYes
HDR SupportHDR10 / HDR10+HDR10 / HLGHDR10 / HLGHDR10 / HLGHDR10 / HLGHDR10 / HDR10+ / HLG / Dolby Vision
Memory SupportDDR4 / LPDDR4DDR4 / LPDDR4XDDR4 / LPDDR4DDR4 / LPDDR4LPDDR4 / LPDDR4XLPDDR4X / LPDDR5
StorageeMMC, SDeMMC, SDeMMC, SDeMMC, SDeMMC, SD, NVMeeMMC, SD, NVMe
Ethernet1G1G1GNone1G2.5G
Wi‑Fi / BT802.11ac + BT5.xWi‑Fi 6 + BT5.x (varies)802.11ac + BT5.xOptionalOptionalOptional
HDMI VersionHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1None (Y‑series)HDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1
Target Use CaseDigital signage, 8K playbackModern TV boxes, Google TVBudget TV boxesCompact sticksSBCs, tablets, industrialAI, high‑end SBCs, mini PCs
Relative PerformanceMid‑HighMid‑High (new gen)MidMidMid‑LowVery High

Final verdict: Which SoC is the top pick for Android TV boxes?

Amlogic’s latest S905A chipset ranks just below the pricier RK3588 SoC, yet it offers faster performance and supports 8K video decoding—something the current S905X5 doesn’t have.

SoCAdvantage/Key strengthsMain Highlights
🏆 RK3588Overall Best SoC (Raw Power)8 cores (A76 + A55)
Mali‑G610 GPU
6 TOPS NPU
8K60 decode + encode
PCIe 3.0, NVMe, USB 3.1
🥇 Amlogic S905ABest for 8K Video + AI Upscaling8K AV1 decode
AI‑SR (super‑resolution)
6 nm efficiency
Great for digital signage and premium TV boxes
🥈 Amlogic S905X5Best for Modern 4K Streaming Devices.Mali‑G310 GPU
AV1 4K60
AI‑Lite video enhancement
Perfect balance of cost + performance
🥉 Amlogic S905X4Best Budget 4K ChipAV1 4K60
Very affordable
Widely used in TV boxes
🎯Amlogic S905Y4 Best for Compact Streaming SticksSame as X4 but optimized for small dongles
No Ethernet, no HDMI PHY
🧱 RK3566Best for SBCs, Linux, and Industrial UsePCIe for NVMe
Good GPU for UI
Very stable Linux support

Better GPU performance?

Honestly, not much has changed, but compared to earlier Amlogic chipsets, this hardware delivers GPU performance on par with the popular S905X5 SoC, along with the bonus of 8K video decoding support.

SoCCPUGPUGPU RankVideo DecodeAI EngineHDMI
S905A4× A55Mali‑G310 V238K24, AV1AI‑SR (video AI)HDMI 2.1a
RankSoCGPUPerformance Level
1RK3588Mali‑G610 MP4⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
2RK3566Mali‑G52 2EE⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Mid‑High)
3S905AMali‑G310 V2⭐⭐⭐ (Mid)
4S905X5Mali‑G310⭐⭐⭐ (Mid‑Low)
5S905X4Mali‑G31 MP2⭐⭐ (Low)
6S905Y4Mali‑G31 MP2⭐⭐ (Low‑est)

R-X5A – Hardware Specifications

CategorySpecification
Product ModelS905A
Operating SystemAndroid 14, Multi‑Language
Main Features8K video codecs, AV1 decode, Dual‑band Wi‑Fi, BT 5.1, Inline AI‑SR
CPUAmlogic S905A, Quad‑Core ARM Cortex‑A55
GPUARM G310 V2 (OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.2)
RAM4GB (Options: 2GB / 4GB / 8GB)
ROM64GB (Options: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB)
RTCOptional
Screen RotationSupported (Digital Signage)
External StorageUSB 2.0 devices, MicroSD supported
Video EngineAmlogic Video Engine (AVE), multi‑decoder up to 4×1080p@60fps, secure sessions
Video DecodingVP9 P2 8K@24fps, H.265 HEVC 8K@24fps, AVS2 8K@24fps, MPEG‑4, WMV/VC‑1, AVS+, MPEG‑2, MPEG‑1, RealVideo
Supported File Formatsmkv, wmv, mpg, mpeg, dat, avi, mov, iso, mp4, rm, jpg
Image EngineHDR10, HDR10+, AI‑SR noise reduction
Audio FormatsMP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, Ogg
Image FormatsJPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIF
Wi‑Fi802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4G & 5G, 1 external antenna
BluetoothBT 5.X
Ethernet100M / 1000M
Power InputDC 5V/2A
HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1a, 4K×2K UHD
IR ReceiverVia 3.5mm jack
USB Ports2 × USB 2.0
MicroSD SlotSupported
Body MaterialABS
ColorBlack
Dimensions106 × 106 × 23 mm
Weight0.135 kg
CertificationsCE, RoHS (others optional)
Package ContentsUser manual, Gift box, BT voice remote, HDMI cable, Power adapter
Gift Box Size205 × 140 × 50 mm
Carton Size420 × 270 × 305 mm
Units per Carton20
Gift Box Weight0.385 kg
Carton Weight9.0 kg

HDMI 2.1a Support

HDMI 2.1a and 2.1 are very similar, but there’s a key difference that can be important depending on the features a device supports.

Here’s the clear, simple breakdown.

FeatureHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1aWhat It Means
Max Bandwidth48 Gbps48 GbpsNo difference — both support the same data rate
Max Resolution8K @ 60 Hz8K @ 60 HzBoth fully support 8K output
Max Refresh Rate4K @ 120 Hz4K @ 120 HzIdentical gaming performance
Dynamic HDRYesYesSame HDR capabilities
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)YesYesSmooth gaming on both
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)YesYesAuto‑switch to low‑latency mode
QMS (Quick Media Switching)YesYesEliminates black screens when switching frame rates
QFT (Quick Frame Transport)YesYesReduces latency for gaming
eARCYesYesHigh‑quality audio passthrough
SBTM (Source‑Based Tone Mapping)❌ No✅ YesThe ONLY real difference — improves HDR accuracy
8K Output SupportYesYesDepends on the SoC, not HDMI version
Use CaseTVs, consoles, GPUs, TV boxesNewer TVs, projectors, advanced HDR devices2.1a is better for HDR‑critical devices
Real‑World DifferenceSmallSmall but meaningful for HDROnly matters if SBTM is used

Why HDMI 2.1a is Better – The Highlights

SBTM, or Source‑Based Tone Mapping, is a feature introduced with HDMI 2.1a that allows the source device—such as a TV box, console, PC, or streaming stick—to handle part of the HDR tone‑mapping process instead of relying entirely on the TV, resulting in more accurate brightness, color, and detail reproduction, especially in mixed‑content situations like HDR video alongside SDR menus or multi‑window displays; by letting the source send a signal that’s already optimized for the display’s capabilities, SBTM helps eliminate washed‑out highlights, overly dark scenes, and inconsistent HDR performance, making it particularly useful for projectors, PC monitors, and advanced streaming devices.

⭐ What SBTM Improves

BenefitExplanation
More accurate HDRThe source knows the content better than the TV, so it maps brightness correctly.
Better multi‑window HDRPerfect for PCs or devices showing multiple HDR/SDR windows at once.
No more “dim HDR” issuesPrevents TVs from misinterpreting brightness levels.
Better for streaming boxesThe device can optimize tone mapping per scene or per app.

SBTM isn’t related to 4K or 8K output; it only impacts HDR accuracy.

📺 Does HDMI 2.1a Support 8K Output?

Yes — absolutely. HDMI 2.1a supports the same resolutions as HDMI 2.1, supporting resolutions up to 8K at 60 Hz, but practically speaking, this device can handle up to 8K at 24 fps, which is still pretty good and definitely better than nothing.


Business inquiry

Whether you’re interested in Ruogood products, need a hand with technical support, or want to place a bulk order, simply reach out using the company details provided below.

Business inquiries contact info:

  • Name: Apple Lee
  • Title: Sales Manager
  • WhatsApp: 86 13418596660
  • Website: ruogood.com
  • Address: No. 92, Zhongshan East Road, Hengli, Dongguan, Guangdong, China.
  • Email: apple@ruogood.com
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