Zidoo Z30 PRO
The Z30 PRO pairs audiophile-oriented playback with high-end 8K HDR video processing, making it a formidable hub for serious local-media systems. THE AUDIO TAILOR highlights its premium audio and video ambitions, while SATA storage, Dolby Vision, Atmos pass-through, and extensive digital and analogue outputs deliver exceptionally flexible home-cinema integration.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
87/100
Build Quality
85/100
Features Usability
86/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Combines audiophile-oriented media playback with high-end video processing.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
The available review is unequivocally positive, describing the Z30 PRO as a media streamer with “audiophile credentials” alongside its high-end video processing. It does not provide track-by-track listening observations or detailed analysis of its analog-output character, but reports no sonic shortcomings.
Tonal Balance Musicality
87/100
The reviewer characterises the Z30 PRO as having audiophile credentials, a positive indication of its overall playback aspirations. There is no detailed discussion of tonal warmth, neutrality, timbre, or long-session listening, so the precise sonic voicing remains lightly documented.
Resolution Detail
86/100
The review presents the player as an advanced, high-end media streamer and offers no criticism concerning clarity or musical retrieval. Specific evidence on low-level detail, imaging depth, separation, and fine textures is limited.
Digital Performance
87/100
The Z30 PRO is praised for combining high-end video processing with audiophile-oriented playback, and its specification includes optical, coaxial, USB, and analog audio outputs. The review does not directly examine noise floor, clocking, jitter, or the quality of its individual digital and analog stages.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 86/100
The Z30 PRO is comprehensively equipped for local and networked media playback, with modern network support, substantial USB provision, SATA storage capability, and extensive control options. Direct reporting on day-to-day interface speed and software stability is limited in the available review.
Streaming Software
85/100
Android 11, mobile-app control, TCP/IP control, RS-232 integration, and wake-on-LAN support give the Z30 PRO flexible control options for an installed media system. The available review does not provide firsthand detail on setup, library management, app responsiveness, firmware support, or streaming-service integration.
Features Connectivity
89/100
Connectivity is extensive: gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6-class support, Bluetooth 5.2, SATA 3.0, five USB ports, HDMI 2.1a, optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, and stereo RCA output are all provided. Its 8K/HDR and Dolby Vision video support, plus Dolby Atmos pass-through, make it especially versatile for a cinema-focused local-media setup.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
85/100
The aluminum-alloy chassis, compact 1.4 kg enclosure, and provision for internal SATA storage suggest a purpose-built media-player design. The supplied review does not comment directly on fit and finish, remote quality, connector durability, or long-term reliability.
Value for Money
85/100
At approximately $612, the Z30 PRO combines 8K video capability, internal-drive support, broad control integration, and unusually generous physical connectivity for a dedicated media player. The supplied review does not directly compare its price with competing streamers or media servers, so its value relative to peers is not explored in depth.
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Specifications
- Model
- Z30 PRO
- Display Screen
- LED
- Chassis
- Aluminum Alloy
- OS
- Android 11
- CPU
- Amlogic S928X-K ARM Cortex-A76+Cortex-A55 (Penta-core)
- GPU
- ARM Mali-G57 MC2
- RAM
- 6GB DDR4
- Internal Storage
- 64GB eMMC
- Bluetooth
- BT 5.2
- WiFi
- 2.4G + 5G dual-band WiFi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC/AX\n2T2R , 802.11ax MIMO OFDM
- Ethernet
- RJ-45 Ethernet jack (10/100/1000Mbps) * 1
- HDMI Output
- HDMl2.1a, supports up to 8K@60p, HDR10+,12Bit color depth, BT2020 wide color range; Supports HDR10, HDR10+,HLG, Dolby Vision; Supports Dolby Atmos audio pass-through
- Video Decoding
- 8K@60p AV1/VP9/H.265/AVS3/AVS2; HDR10,HDR10+,\nHLG, Dolby Vision
- Audio Decoding
- Supports Dolby/DTS format (supports up to Dolby TrueHD\nAtmos )decoding
- Audio Output
- USB output, Optical output*1,Coaxial output*1,RCA L/R channel output*1
- Intelligent Control
- APP control for iPhone,iPad landscape mode,Android phone,Android tablet landscape mode, RS-232, TCP/IP control (supports WOL)
- SATA
- SATA 3.0 * 1
- USB
- USB 3.0 * 3\nUSB 2.0 * 2
- Power Supply
- DC 12V/2A
- Other Interface
- Infrared receiver*1,RS232*1
- Accessories
- Remote control * 1 Power adapter * 1 SATA cable *1 HDMI cable *1 High-gain antennas * 3 User manual * 1
- Dimensions
- 197mmx197mmx64.8mm
- Product weight (excluding accessories)
- 1.4Kg
Manufacturer's Description — Zidoo
Functional overview
*New generation Amlogic S928X-K 64-bit penta-core A76 + A55 high-performance multi-functional processor.
* 6GB DDR4 RAM + 64GB eMMC storage, providing smooth operation, meets the needs for installing numerous applications.
* HDMI 2.1® supports 8K 60Hz point-to-point output, supports HDR (HDR10/HLG/HDR10+/Dolby Vision).
*Supports AV1/VP9/H.265/AVS3/AVS2 video codecs, 12-bit, BT.2020 wide color range; supports Atmos/DTS X audio pass-through output.
* Built-in VS10 image quality engine is highly customizable, significantly improving image quality by custom mapping different video modes.
*Built-in HDD bay (SATA 3.5), supports loading 16TB large capacity SATA hard drive; also supports external CD-Rom to play original CDs.
*New Poster Wall 4.0 supports movie trailers and user-friendly custom classification and management.
*Supports lossless music playback in formats like DSD (SACD ISO, DSF, DFF), WAV, APE, DTS.
*Upgraded music player 8.0 with brand new UI main interface, supports lossless playback and decoding, personalized settings, song data matching.
*Supports multiple music streaming methods, such as DLNA, Tidal Connect, etc.
*Smooth Android 11 OS significantly improved system performance and stability.
*Processing HDR10 static metadata (MaxFall, MaxCll) more accurately which shows higher brightness and deeper darkness level.
*Supports acquiring and processing HDR10+ dynamic metadata, colors and brightness are processed frame by frame and scene by scene.
*Advanced Dolby Vision technology supports LLDV (Player Led) and Standard mode (TV Led) output.
*Automatic frame rate 23.976 and resolution switching output ensures smooth movie playback without interruption (supports local playback and online streaming).
*Supports BD/UHD Blu-ray menu playback and gapless branching playback of Blu-rays with complex MPLS structure.
*Supports special effect subtitles, automatic download of network subtitles; supports dual forced subtitles for Blu-ray and MKV.
*Supports access to network protocols like NFS, SMB v1/v2/v3, UPnP, Web DAV, and built-in SMB service.
*Supports standard WOL function; supports power-on and standby settings.
*Supports HDMI 2.1® CEC control, RS232 control, Control 4, seamless integration into smart home.
*Supports the exclusive Zidoo Controller APP for iOS and Android mobile phones, iPad landscape mode and Android tablet landscape mode, which can seamlessly play and control Zidoo media players.
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