MAG boxes at a glance
- Current Linux models
- MAG540 and MAG544 (and w3 Wi-Fi versions): 4K HDR, HEVC, Amlogic S905Y4-B
- Current Google TV model
- MAG555: Google TV, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Previous generation
- MAG520, 522 and 524: 4K, HEVC, now in Infomir’s archive
- No HEVC
- MAG250 and MAG254/255
- w3 suffix
- Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi
From Infomir’s product and archive pages, checked 5 October 2026.
Infomir’s current range
| Model | Software | Chipset | RAM / storage | Picture | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAG540 / 540w3 | Linux 4.9, Ministra portal | Amlogic S905Y4-B | 1 GB / 4 GB | 4K HDR, HEVC | w3 only, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| MAG544 / 544w3 | Linux 4.9, Ministra portal | Amlogic S905Y4-B | 1 GB / 4 GB | 4K HDR, HEVC | w3 only, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| MAG540 RDK / 540w3 RDK | Linux 4.9 on the RDK-V platform | Amlogic S905Y4-B | 2 GB / 4 GB | 4K, HEVC | w3 only |
| MAG555 | Google TV | Amlogic S905Y4-B | 2 GB / 16 GB | 4K HDR, HEVC, AV1 | Yes, plus Bluetooth |
The MAG540, 544 and 555 each have a 100 Mbps Ethernet port and two USB 2.0 ports. That speed is plenty for IPTV: even a 4K stream needs a fraction of it. The MAG540 and MAG544 are the same box inside, according to Infomir’s specs, in two casing designs. The RDK versions are built on the RDK video platform and aimed at operators.
MAG555: a MAG box with Google TV
The MAG555 is a different kind of MAG. Instead of Infomir’s Linux portal software it runs Google TV, with a Bluetooth and infrared remote that has Google Assistant voice control. Infomir lists a preloaded MinistraPro app for operators that use its Ministra Pro platform; for other services you install player apps from Google Play, as on any Google TV device. If you want a portal-style login on it, see StbEmu.
Older MAG boxes
Infomir keeps its discontinued boxes in an archive. The key generations:
| Model | Chipset | Picture | HEVC | Wi-Fi | Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAG520 / 520w3, MAG524 / 524w3 | Amlogic S905X2 | 4K HDR | Yes | w3 versions, dual-band | Linux 4.9 |
| MAG351 | Broadcom BCM7252s | 4K (HEVC only) | Yes | Optional dual-band module | Linux 4.1 |
| MAG322 / 322w1 | Broadcom BCM75839 | Full HD | Yes | w1 version (802.11b/g/n) | Linux 3.3 |
| MAG254 / 254w1 | STiH207 | Full HD | No | w1 version (802.11b/g/n) | Linux 2.6 |
| MAG250 | STi7105 | Full HD | No | Through a USB adapter | Linux 2.6 |
The archive also lists the MAG324 and MAG349 as HEVC boxes, the MAG420 and MAG424 as 4K models, and a few Android-based MAGs (MAG410, MAG424Aw3, MAG425A, MAG500A).
What the differences mean for IPTV
- HEVC is the big dividing line. Channels encoded in HEVC (H.265) won’t play on a MAG250 or MAG254, which only decode H.264. If some channels show a black screen while others work, an old box is a possible cause. See H.264 vs H.265.
- 4K needs a 4K MAG and a 4K TV. The MAG520, 524, 540, 544 and 555 handle 4K; the MAG351 does so only for HEVC video.
- Wi-Fi is built in only on w-versions. A wired connection is still the more reliable choice for live TV. See Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Speed: the oldest boxes are slow with large channel lists and guides. That’s the main reason to upgrade even if your channels still play.
Which MAG to buy today
- You want a simple portal box, no apps: a MAG540 or MAG544, or the w3 version if you can’t run a cable to the TV.
- You want apps as well: the MAG555 runs Google TV, though at that point an Android TV box or Fire TV Stick is also worth comparing. See MAG vs Android TV box.
- You already have a MAG520 or 524: there’s no pressing reason to replace it; it has 4K and HEVC.
Setting one up? See MAG portal setup and MAG box errors.