The Zgemma H11S arrives in the brand’s standard minimalist cardboard box. Inside, you get:
Build Quality: Unlike cheap plastic Android boxes, the H11S features a matte, slightly textured chassis with a hidden front LED display. The plastic feels dense enough to prevent warping when warm. Ports on the back include 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, an S/PDIF optical out, and two DVB-S2X F-connectors (twin tuner). This is a major upgrade over the H9S’s older USB layout.
| Model | Price | Tuners | CPU | HDD | 4K | Best for | |-------------------|---------|----------------|-------------|-----|----|----------| | Zgemma H11S | €80 | 2x DVB-S2 | BCM7251S | No | No | Budget twin tuner | | Zgemma H9S | €90 | 2x DVB-S2 | Hi3798MV200 | No | No | Slightly faster boot | | Edision OS Mio+| €150 | 2x DVB-S2X | BCM7251S | No | No | Better blind scan | | Octagon SF8008| €130 | 2x DVB-S2X | Hi3798MV200 | No | Yes | Best 4K budget box | | Vu+ Zero 4K | €140 | 1x DVB-S2X | BCM7251S | No | Yes | Premium single tuner |
Conclusion: H11S is the cheapest twin tuner Enigma 2 box. If you can spend €50 more, get Octagon SF8008 for 4K and better support. zgemma h11s review top
| Image | Stability | Plugins | Skin support | Best for | |----------------|-----------|---------|--------------|-----------| | OpenATV | Excellent | Great | Full | Daily use, frequent updates | | OpenPLi | Very good | Good | Limited | Purists, faster boot | | OpenVision | Good | Best | Best | Fancy skins (Metrix, YouViX) | | Pure2 | Good | Good | Good | Advanced network features | | Egami | Fair | Good | Good | Experimental features |
Flash procedure:
Essential plugins to install:
For satellite enthusiasts, sensitivity is everything. The H11S utilizes the Silicon Labs Si2166D demodulator for DVB-S2X. How did it perform in real-world tests?
Verdict: The tuner is top-tier for this price bracket. It is not a $500 FBC tuner, but for 99% of users, the sensitivity exceeds expectations.
The Good: The H11S moves away from the cheap, glossy plastic of the H9 series. The matte black metal chassis feels surprisingly dense and dissipates heat well. The front panel features a small, non-intrusive VFD display that shows time and channel info. The Zgemma H11S arrives in the brand’s standard
The Bad: The USB ports are cramped. If you plug in a bulky WiFi dongle, you will block the second USB port. Also, there is no power button on the rear; you must unplug the PSU to hard reset.
Verdict: 7/10. Functional, not flashy.