MakeMKV's pristine UHD BD rips & their playback compatibility on (un)common devices

[planet1]

If there is a need for a quick overview of devices capable of handling the playback of MakeMKV's UHD BD Rips, this is an attempt to create one:

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  Fabricator	Model		Device type	FW / OS-Version		SW / App	SW-Version		video playback	HDR handling	24p video mode	audio: TrueHD	DTS-HD MA	AC3	dts		subtitles	submitter
  
  LG		65SJ8509	television set	05.80.35		-		-			OK		OK		?			FAIL	OK		OK	OK		?
  
  Sony		UBP-X800M2	disc player	M45.R.0050		-		-			OK		OK		YES, 24p		OK	OK		OK	OK		FAIL
  Sony		UBP-X700	disc player	M43.R.0277		-		-			OK		OK		YES, 24p		FAIL	OK		OK	OK		?		RESET_9999
  Panasonic	DMP-UB314	disc player	1.82			-		-			OK		OK		NO, 60p			FAIL	FAIL		OK	OK		FAIL
  
  Microsoft	Xbox One S	game console	10.0.17763.4088		Media Player	2.6.425.0		OK		OK		NO, 60p			FAIL	FAIL		OK	FAIL		FAIL
  Microsoft	Xbox One S	game console	10.0.17763.4088		Film & TV	10.19021.1041.70	OK		OK		NO, 60p			FAIL	FAIL		OK	FAIL		OK
  Microsoft	Xbox One S	game console	10.0.17763.4088		VLC		3.1.0.70		FAIL		-		-			OK	FAIL		OK	OK		FAIL
  
  Dune HD		Pro 4K		set-top box	Android 7.01		?		?			OK		OK		YES, 24p		OK	OK		OK	OK				spl147
  NVIDIA		Shield (TV/Pro)	set-top box	Android 8.x		Kodi		18.1			OK		OK		YES, 24p		OK	OK		OK	OK		?		spl147
  MINIX		NEO U9-H	set-top box	Android 7.1.1		Kodi		18.1			OK		OK		YES, 24p		OK	OK		OK	OK		?		Grencola

Additional categories like subtitle support or chapter recognition could be added.
Looking forward to add all sort of devices like smartphones and tablets with MHL, SlimPort or USB-C [alternate modes] support.

One last thing: let's just leave PCs out of it, at least for now or until the Playstation (Pro) catches up .

[spl147]

Dune HD 4k PRO

[spl147]

the dune is Android 7.01
Chip is RTD1295 rev.B
UHD playback yes
HDR yes
24P yes
TrueHD/Atmos yes
DTSHD/DTSX yes
AC3 yes
DTS yes

subtitle support coming in next firmware according to dune

[annisman]

Why are we leaving PC's out of the discussion ? The list for an HTPC is pretty short:

HTPC: Does everything ? A: Yes



As far as MKV playback that is. It's kind of funny that PC's have falled off the grid when it comes to streaming. It's really a platform that COULD do everything (streaming wise) if only the streaming services/Windows would give it some love. Because it lacks in the streaming area I have a Roku Ultra (4K) for all the other stuff.

[planet1]

Why are we leaving PC's out of the discussion ?

Because the variations are sheer endless: starting with the correct GPU, the os, the os patch level, the driver, the optimal driver settings, the playback software, the sw accelerated mode, the signal connection (HDMI, DP), the monitor etc.

Let's focus on uniformed environments, on which people can easily reproduce the playback capability.

a platform that COULD do everything

MY bets are on Raspberry Pi 5 or 6 with a full 4K HEVC HDR decoding capability (hopefully) .


Last but not least, where are the smartphone nerds? A fairly recent Snapdragon, Android 8.x and a USB-C to HDMI adapter cable should do the job.

[spl147]

nVidia Shield TV Using KODI 18

Android 8
KODI 18.1
UHD playback yes
HDR yes
24P yes
TrueHD/Atmos yes
DTSHD/DTSX yes
AC3 yes
DTS yes
Dolby Vision no

[Grencola]

nVidia Shield TV Using KODI 18

Android 8
KODI 18.1
UHD playback yes
HDR yes
24P yes
TrueHD/Atmos yes
DTSHD/DTSX yes
AC3 yes
DTS yes
Dolby Vision no

the same can be said for the minix u9-h.

or, you know, literally any cheap Chinese kodi box using amlogic s905x/s912 and soon s905x2/s922 (plus a bunch of rockchip soc's) running libreelec :p

[planet1]

*Added the Sony UBP-X800M2 UHD-disc player & the LG 65SJ8509 LED-TV-set.
*Rearranged device type order
*Added the Sony UBP-X700 - thanks @ RESET_9999

Looking forward to see reports on the Raspberry Pi 4, amazon Fire TV Stick 4K & many more.