Astro Ultra Box Review – Pros and Cons









Astro Ultra Box and Ulti box are the official TV boxes to watch Astro TV programmes without using a satellite dish. Rainy days and bad weather are no longer a problem for Astro users with these TV boxes.



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Astro Ulti Box vs Ultra BoxAstro Ultra Box SpecificationsAstro Ultra Box ReviewAstro Ultra Box Package PriceAstro Ultra Box Channel ListHow to Set Up Astro Ulti Plug & Play BoxAstro Ultra Box FAQCan the Astro Ultra Box connect using WiFi or Ethernet Cable?Who is eligible for Astro Ultra Box?Who is eligible for Astro Ulti Box?How do I watch YouTube on Astro Ultra Box?Can I watch Netflix on Astro Ultra Box?Can I watch HBO Go or HBO MAX on Astro Ultra Box?Do I need a 4K TV for the Ultra Box?
Astro Ulti Box vs Ultra Box
The main difference between the Ultra Box and Ulti Box is that the Astro Ultra Box can stream 4K UHD content whereas Astro Ulti Box only can stream videos in HD 1080P resolution.



Both TV boxes support video streaming with the internet. So, it is recommended to use a fast internet broadband service, minimum 30Mbps.
Other than that, there’s really no significant difference between these two Astro TV Boxes.
Comparison table for Astro Ulti Box vs Ultra Box
Astro Ulti BoxAstro Ultra BoxFeeFrom RM19 for existing customers (one-time) or Switch to Astro Primary PackFrom RM89.99 (per month)Video playback qualityUp to 4K UHDUp to 1080P HDVideo-on-demandYesYesCloud recordingYesYesAffected by rainNoNoInternet speed requirement10Mbps minimum30Mbps minimum

Astro Ultra Box Specifications
Astro Ultra Box is made by Samsung, but no official specifications have been released. 
Unlike the Unifi Plus Box, which runs on Android TV OS, Astro Ultra Box runs on Astro’s proprietary operating system. The interface is similar to the one on the original Astro Decoder. 
The Astro Ultra Box specifications are shown below:
Processor: n/aGPU: n/aRAM: n/aFlash: n/aWiFi: 2.4 and 5.0GhzConnectivity: HDMI 2.0System: Astro Proprietary OS

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Astro Ultra Box Package Price
In order to get Ultra Box, users need to subscribe to Astro TV Packs that are higher tiers than the Primary Pack.
There are currently 9 different Astro TV packs available, starting at RM59.99.
Complete Astro Ultra Box Package Price is listed as below:
Astro PackagePrice per monthChannelsPrimary PackRM59.9980+ channels, Astro GoMovies PackRM59.99 (for 6 months)90+ channels, Astro Go, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GOSports PackRM59.99 (for 6 months)100+ channels, Astro Go, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GOEntertainment PackRM89.99 (for 6 months)95+ channels, Astro Go, TVBanywhereEntertainment Plus PackRM99.99 (for 6 months)100+ channels, Astro Go, Netflix, TVBanywherePremium Pack 1RM99.99 (for 6 months)100+ channels, Astro Go, HBO Go, beIN, Disney+Premium Pack 2RM99.99 (for 6 months)110+ channels, Astro Go, Netflix, TVBanywhere, beINPremium Pack 3RM99.99 (for 6 months)110+ channels, Astro Go, Netflix, TVBanywhere, HBO Go, Disney+Platinum PackRM129.99 (for 6 months)135+ channels, Netflix, Disney+, beIN, HBO Go, Astro Go, TVBanywhere
 Source: https://product.astro.com.my/tv

Astro Ultra Box Channel List

There are different Astro channels included in each Astro TV package. The more channels you want, the more you will pay.
In comparison to Unifi Plus Box, Astro Ultra Box supports major western streaming services like Netflix and HBO Go, which is an important factor for some users. 
However, Astro Ultra boxes do not support for installation of additional Android TV apps because it is not Android TV OS.
Complete Astro Ultrabox Channel list 2022 as below:
Astro SuperSport HDAstro SuperSport 2 HDAstro SuperSport 3 HDAstro SuperSport 4 HDAstro Supersport 5 HDSPOTVbeIN Sports HDbeIN Sports 2beIN Sports 3Eurosport HDHITS Movies HDHBO HDCINEMAX HDSHOWCASE MOVIESHBO FamilyHBO HitstvN Movies HDABO Movies Thangathirai HDBollyOne HDParamount NetworkCrime & Investigation HDHGTV HDDMAX HDBBC Lifestyle HDMTV LivetvN HDK-Plus HDCNN HDBBC World News HDAl Jazeera English HDSky News HDCNA HDCNBC Asia HDBloomberg TV HDABC Australia HDNational Geographic HDDiscovery Channel HDDiscovery Asia HDBBC EarthHistory HDAnimal Planet HDBOO HDTA-DAA!Cartoon Network HDNickelodeon HDNick Jr.Moonbug KidsBoomerangAstro SuperSport UHD 1TV1 HDTV2 HDTV3Astro Ria HDAstro Prima HDAstro Oasis HDAstro Warna HDAstro Citra HDGo Shop BAARUAl-HijrahColors Hindi HDGo Shop RUUMAGo Shop GAAYATVSAwesome TVTV Okey HDNTV78TVTV9Astro Vaanavil HDAstro Vinmeen HDAstro Vellithirai HDStar Vijay HDColors Tamil HDZee Tamil HDiQIYI HDGo Shop 303Astro Xiao Tai Yang HDTVB Classic HDAstro AEC HDAstro Quan Jia HDCTI Asia HDCelestial Classic MoviesPhoenix Chinese Channel HDPhoenix Info News HDAstro Hua Hee Dai HDCCTV4 HDKBS World HDONE HDAstro Awani HDBERNAMACGTN HDNat Geo Wild HDAstro Tutor TV SK HDAstro Tutor TV SMK HDAstro Ceria HDAXN HDLifetime HDPRIMEtimeHITS HDTLC HDFood Network HDAsian Food Network HDWarner TV HDeGG Network HDAstro Arena HDAstro Arena 2 HDHITZ FMMY FMLITE FMMIX FMERA FMSINAR FMMELODY FMTHR RAAGACLASSIC ROCKGOLDOPUSTHR GEGARINDIA BEATJAZZOSAIBAYUKENYALANGNAS FMV FMWAI FMTRAXX FMMINNAL FMAI FMASYIK FMZAYANGO XUAN
Astro Ultra Box supported apps:
Netflix standardDisney+ HotstarbeIN SportsHBO GoAstro GoTVBanywhere+
If you want to compare the difference between each of the different Astro TV package, you can use the official Astro TV package comparison tool.

How to Set Up Astro Ulti Plug & Play Box

Astro Ulti Box and Astro SIM card will be sent to users in two separate deliveries. Before proceeding with the installation, double-check that both serial numbers match.
Step-by-step instructions on setting up Astro Ulti Box are as below:
Insert Astro SIM card into Astro Ulti BoxConnect the power, HDMI and ethernet cablesTurn on the Ulti Box and follows the Astro Box installation guide menuConnect the Ulti Box to the internet through Ethernet or WiFi.Proceed for necessary software updates.Wait for the box activation process to complete and press “finish”Done, you can start watching your favourite shows.

Astro Ultra Box FAQ



Can the Astro Ultra Box connect using WiFi or Ethernet Cable?

The Astro Ultra Box supports both WiFi and Ethernet cable connections.



Who is eligible for Astro Ultra Box?

The Astro Ultra Box is available to all Astro TV package subscribers except for Primary Pack and NJOI users.



Who is eligible for Astro Ulti Box?

Existing Astro customers (except NJOI) may upgrade to Astro Ulti Box for a small one-time fee. Alternatively, you can subscribe to the new Astro Primary Pack, which will be a contract for 24 months.



How do I watch YouTube on Astro Ultra Box?

No, Astro Ultra Box does not support YouTube.



Can I watch Netflix on Astro Ultra Box?

Yes, but it is only available with certain Astro TV packages. And it is only Netflix Standard. You can stream Ultra HD content on Netflix using the Ultra Box



Can I watch HBO Go or HBO MAX on Astro Ultra Box?

Yes, but it is only available with certain Astro TV packages.



Do I need a 4K TV for the Ultra Box?

No, Ultra Box is suitable for all TV. Ultra Box streams video in both HD 1080P and UHD 4K resolutions.





























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