MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe vs Ugoos AM6B Plus: Netflix-Ready Streaming or CoreELEC Remux Power?
Compare MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe and Ugoos AM6B Plus for certified 4K streaming vs. CoreELEC remux playback, covering OS, codecs, ports, setup, and long-term support.
TL;DR
If you want a plug-and-play certified streaming box with Netflix 4K, Chromecast, and voice search → choose MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe.
If you care about full-quality local remux playback, Dolby Vision FEL, and lossless audio to an AVR → choose Ugoos AM6B Plus.
If you mostly stream from one or two mainstream services and don’t need FEL remuxes, either works, but MECOOL is the simpler daily driver.
The MECOOL gives you a modern Google-certified Android TV experience, current updates, a reliable remote, and AV1 decoding, but it is locked down for advanced local-media work and lacks USB 3.0. The Ugoos starts from older, uncertified Android 9 and needs manual CoreELEC setup, yet its CoreELEC support, stronger CPU, and USB 3.0 make it the better pick for high-bitrate local libraries. This is a trade-off between turnkey streaming convenience and community-driven local-media power.
If you need certified 4K streaming apps and advanced Dolby Vision FEL remux/lossless playback in one low-maintenance, turnkey box, look elsewhere—consider splitting those duties across two devices or a higher-end media player.
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MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe
Black with Dolby Vision, Bluetooth Voice Remote, US Plug
The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe runs a Google-certified Android TV build, so its streaming stack is TV-first out of the box: official Netflix 4K, Chromecast, Miracast, and Google Assistant are all part of the same interface. The certified Play Store also keeps apps designed for remote control and large screens.
The Ugoos AM6B Plus ships with Android 9.0 and no Google certification. Netflix is not officially supported, and mainstream streaming apps must be sideloaded or used as mobile versions with cursor-based navigation. The result is a tablet-like Android environment rather than a certified streaming TV experience.
Winner on certified streaming app experience: MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe. Missing Netflix certification alone is a decisive gap for a living-room streamer.
Watch this full review to see the certified Android TV experience, including Netflix 4K, Chromecast, and voice control.
The OS version story is similarly lopsided. MECOOL has received an Android 14 update with the June 2025 security patch, plus fixes for TS playback and stream compatibility. Ugoos remains stuck on Android 9.0; official firmware updates focus on codec fixes, HDMI CEC, and audio passthrough rather than upgrading the core Android platform.
MECOOL wins on OS currency and security. Android 9 is increasingly out of step with new streaming-app requirements and misses modern security patches, which matters for an always-connected device.
Codec support reinforces the divide. MECOOL includes AV1 hardware decoding, giving it headroom for services that adopt AV1 to deliver 4K more efficiently. Ugoos lacks AV1 decoding, so those streams may rely on older codecs or less efficient software paths.
MECOOL wins on streaming codec readiness. Ugoos’s alternative strength—CoreELEC/Kodi for local media—is a separate ecosystem and does not close the official streaming gap.
Winner: MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe
Local Media & Codec Support
For local media, the two boxes target different tiers: MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe is a certified streamer with modern codec decode, while Ugoos AM6B Plus is a CoreELEC-ready platform aimed at high-bitrate local libraries.
MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe supports 4K, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and AV1 decoding. Its Android TV apps, however, are optimized for certified streaming profiles and cannot handle Dolby Vision Profile 7 FEL remuxes the way a Kodi/CoreELEC environment can. Ugoos AM6B Plus under CoreELEC plays Dolby Vision Profile 7 FEL remuxes correctly, including in the native Kodi player. For full-quality remux playback, Ugoos has a decisive edge.
See how Ugoos AM6B Plus handles Dolby Vision Profile 5 compared to the Sony X800m2.Watch the Profile 8 comparison to understand Ugoos AM6B Plus's broader Dolby Vision support.
Audio and storage follow the same pattern. MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe has HDMI 2.1, SPDIF, AV output, and a microSD slot, but only two USB 2.0 ports; it does not advertise DTS-HD passthrough for local remux files. Ugoos AM6B Plus offers the same HDMI/SPDIF/microSD options plus a USB 3.0 port, and its official firmware has added DTS-HD audio passthrough fixes. Through CoreELEC, lossless audio to an AV receiver is a core strength. Ugoos is the better local-media transport.
The one clear MECOOL win is AV1 decoding. MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe can hardware-decode AV1, which matters for newer 4K streams and some personal encodes. Ugoos AM6B Plus lacks AV1 hardware decoding in both Android and CoreELEC, so AV1 content must fall back to software handling. If AV1 is a daily requirement, MECOOL has the edge; for the broader remux/Dolby Vision FEL/lossless-audio use case, Ugoos remains the stronger choice.
Winner: Ugoos AM6B Plus — CoreELEC unlocks local playback capabilities that MECOOL’s certified Android TV environment cannot match.
Hardware & Performance
This angle shows how compact the MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe is once placed in a media setup.
Here the Ugoos AM6B Plus hardware and port layout are easy to compare.
The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe uses a quad-core Amlogic S905X4 (ARM Cortex-A55) with 4GB DDR4 and 32GB eMMC. The Ugoos AM6B Plus packs a six-core Amlogic S922XJ (4x Cortex-A73 + 2x Cortex-A53) with 4GB LPDDR4 and 32GB eMMC. Ugoos has a clear raw CPU advantage for local processing and emulation, while MECOOL is optimized for efficient streaming decode.
On video hardware, MECOOL includes AV1 decoding, which the Ugoos lacks; both support 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDMI 2.1. For newer AV1-based streaming content, MECOOL has the edge, while Ugoos leans on its stronger CPU for local remux playback.
Ports are close, but Ugoos adds one USB 3.0 port while MECOOL has only two USB 2.0 ports. Both include Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, SPDIF, and microSD expansion. For high-speed external storage, Ugoos is more flexible.
Winner: Tie. MECOOL is the more efficient streaming-focused platform with AV1 decode, while Ugoos offers stronger raw CPU performance and USB 3.0 for local-media power users.
Connectivity & Ports
The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe provides two USB 2.0 ports and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. A review confirms the absence of USB-C or faster USB 3.0, making it less flexible for high-capacity external drives. In contrast, the Ugoos AM6B Plus offers the same two USB 2.0 ports plus one USB 3.0 port, also alongside microSD. For users attaching high-speed drives for local media libraries, Ugoos has a clear bandwidth advantage.
The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, AV output, and optical SPDIF. The Ugoos AM6B Plus matches this exactly with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, AV, and SPDIF. On core wireless and wired connectivity, the two are tied.
Winner: Ugoos AM6B Plus — the extra USB 3.0 port is a meaningful advantage for external storage, while other ports remain identical.
Setup & User Experience
See how the MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe compares to Google TV, including setup simplicity and remote experience.
Initial setup: The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe can be configured via an Android smartphone, transferring Wi-Fi and Google account; first boot includes a ~700 MB firmware update, takes about 30 seconds, and is ready in about 2 seconds. The Ugoos AM6B Plus, by contrast, boots into a tablet-like Android 9.0 environment, and unlocking its best media playback requires installing CoreELEC and configuring Kodi with the g12b_s922x_ugoos_am6b.dtb device tree. MECOOL wins on out-of-box simplicity.
Daily experience: The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe uses a certified Google TV interface with Home, Discover, and Apps sections, plus Google Assistant, Chromecast, and remote-friendly certified streaming apps. The Ugoos AM6B Plus lacks Google certification, so many Android apps require a mouse or gyro remote; after CoreELEC setup it can be excellent for local content, but that requires ongoing manual tuning. MECOOL again offers the more predictable daily experience.
Remote/input: The MECOOL remote works over Bluetooth and IR, supports voice control, and has customizable shortcuts for YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video. The Ugoos UR-01 Bluetooth remote has issues: some users report flaky pairing and lost connectivity after restarts, often prompting CEC or USB-dongle alternatives. MECOOL’s remote is the more reliable input device here.
Winner: MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe — its near plug-and-play setup, certified TV interface, and dependable remote give it a clear advantage for setup and daily use.
Long-term Support & Community
The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe currently has the stronger official update position: a manufacturer Android 14 build is available with the June 2025 security patch, TS video fixes, and improved stream compatibility, though it cannot be rolled back. Ugoos AM6B Plus, by contrast, remains on Android 9.0 with no Google certification or modern security patch stream, even though Ugoos has delivered OTA fixes for codec passthrough, CEC, and frame rate. For immediate official OS support and security hygiene, MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe wins.
For community-driven longevity, the picture reverses. MECOOL depends almost entirely on manufacturer firmware and Google certification; once updates stop, the hardware has no meaningful alternative ecosystem for advanced media duties. Ugoos benefits from active CoreELEC support, including nightly builds for the S922XJ and fixes such as the April 24 nightly that resolved a Dolby Vision bug in PM4K. The community is not a vendor guarantee: some users report CoreELEC crashes on Dolby Vision 8.4 HLG 4K60 material, and long-term stability depends on build compatibility. Still, CoreELEC extends the AM6B Plus well beyond its officially shipped Android OS, giving it the clear edge in long-term media-player relevance.
Winner: Ugoos AM6B Plus
The Bottom Line
The right pick depends on your primary use case.
For Netflix & Official Streaming: MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe offers certified 4K Netflix and voice control. For Local Remux & Dolby Vision FEL: Ugoos AM6B Plus via CoreELEC is unmatched. For Plug-and-Play Family Use: MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe wins on simple setup. For Kodi/Plex Enthusiasts: Ugoos AM6B Plus delivers the best codec and passthrough support. For Budget-Conscious Buyers: MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe costs less and includes certified streaming.
Overall, the MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe is the safer choice for most users: certified, updated, and effortless. Ugoos AM6B Plus remains the specialist pick for local remux perfection.
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Best Overall
Best fit for most usersMECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe
Choose MECOOL for streaming simplicity; choose Ugoos only if local Dolby Vision remuxes are your priority.
FAQ
Is the Ugoos AM6B Plus Netflix certified?
No. The Ugoos AM6B Plus lacks Google certification and does not officially support Netflix. Mainstream streaming apps must be sideloaded or used as mobile versions with cursor-based navigation, so it cannot offer a certified Netflix 4K experience.
Can the MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe play Dolby Vision FEL remux files?
No. Its Android TV apps are optimized for certified streaming profiles and cannot handle Dolby Vision Profile 7 FEL remuxes the way a Kodi/CoreELEC environment can. The Ugoos AM6B Plus under CoreELEC plays these files correctly.
Which device is better for Kodi?
The Ugoos AM6B Plus with CoreELEC is better for Kodi. It plays Dolby Vision Profile 7 FEL remuxes correctly and supports lossless audio passthrough to an AV receiver, which the MECOOL's certified Android TV environment cannot match.
Does the MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe support AV1 decoding?
Yes. The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe includes AV1 hardware decoding, which gives it headroom for services that adopt AV1 for efficient 4K delivery. The Ugoos AM6B Plus lacks AV1 decoding in both Android and CoreELEC.
Does the Ugoos AM6B Plus have a reliable remote?
No. The bundled UR-01 Bluetooth remote has reported flaky pairing and lost connectivity after restarts, prompting users to adopt CEC or USB-dongle alternatives. The MECOOL KM2 Plus Deluxe remote is more reliable.
Can the Ugoos AM6B Plus run CoreELEC for local media playback?
Yes. The Ugoos AM6B Plus can run CoreELEC, including nightly builds, using the device tree file g12b_s922x_ugoos_am6b.dtb. Under CoreELEC, it plays Dolby Vision Profile 7 FEL remuxes correctly and supports lossless audio.
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