Published September 2026 by the Formulerstore.com team in Ottawa. Prices in USD; free shipping to Canada and the USA.
Formuler's Z12 family grew from one box to three in late August 2026. The Z12 Ultra is still the flagship, the new Z12 Ultra SE keeps its best features at a lower price, and the new Z12 Pro brings the Z12 generation under $200. All three run Android 12, and the two new boxes are the first Formulers to ship with MYTVOnline 4. Here is what actually separates them and which one to buy.
Quick recommendation
- Formuler Z12 Pro ($189.99): the best value if your TV is on Ethernet, you do not need Dolby Vision, and you want the newest software.
- Formuler Z12 Ultra SE ($229.99): the pick for most people. Dolby Vision and Atmos, Wi-Fi 6E, the backlit BT3 remote and MYTVOnline 4 for $35 less than the Ultra.
- Formuler Z12 Ultra ($264.99): for recording and heavy multitasking. Double the RAM and 128 GB of storage.
Specs at a glance
| Feature | Z12 Pro | Z12 Ultra SE | Z12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $189.99 | $229.99 | $264.99 |
| Processor | Quad-core | Quad-core | Realtek RTD1319C quad-core |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR4 | 2 GB DDR4 | 4 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 16 GB + microSD | 64 GB + microSD | 128 GB + microSD |
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| Live-TV app | MYTVOnline 4 | MYTVOnline 4 | MYTVOnline 3 |
| Video | 4K 60 fps, HDR10+, HLG | 4K 60 fps, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | 4K 60 fps, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Audio | Standard | Dolby Atmos, S/PDIF optical | Dolby Atmos |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (AC 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Remote | GTV-BT1 voice | GTV-BT3 backlit voice, Find My Remote, silicone cover | GTV-BT3 backlit voice |
What they have in common
All three are Android 12 boxes with 4K 60 fps 10-bit output, AV1, HEVC and H.264 decoding, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, a microSD slot and Formuler's remote app. Menus, EPG and favourites behave the same way on each; you are choosing hardware headroom, picture and sound formats, and the remote.
MYTVOnline 4 vs MYTVOnline 3
The Z12 Pro and Z12 Ultra SE are the first Formuler boxes to ship with MYTVOnline 4, the newest version of the live-TV, VOD and recording app. The Z12 Ultra ships with MYTVOnline 3 today. If having the newest software matters to you, that is a point for the two new boxes.
Where they differ
Memory and storage
The Z12 Pro (16 GB) is fine for a handful of apps and light recording. The Ultra SE (64 GB) comfortably handles a full app library and regular recordings. The Z12 Ultra (128 GB, 4 GB RAM) is the only one built for heavy PVR use and many apps open at once.
Picture and sound
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are on the Ultra SE and Ultra only. On an HDR10+ TV all three look the same. On a Dolby Vision TV or with an Atmos soundbar, skip the Z12 Pro.
Wi-Fi
The Z12 Pro is Wi-Fi 5; the other two are Wi-Fi 6E with access to the uncrowded 6 GHz band. On a wired connection this difference disappears, which is why the Z12 Pro is our pick for wired living rooms and second TVs.
Remote
The Z12 Pro ships with the GTV-BT1 Bluetooth voice remote. The Ultra SE and Ultra ship with the backlit GTV-BT3, and the SE adds a silicone cover in the box.
Which one is right for you?
- "I want the newest Formuler for the least money": Z12 Pro.
- "I have a Dolby Vision TV or an Atmos soundbar": Z12 Ultra SE.
- "I record a lot of live TV": Z12 Ultra.
- "I stream over Wi-Fi in an apartment": Ultra SE or Ultra, for Wi-Fi 6E.
- "I am upgrading from a Z10 or Z11 Pro": the Ultra SE is the biggest jump for the money.
The verdict
The Z12 Ultra SE is the box we recommend to most buyers in 2026: it keeps everything that made the Z12 Ultra special except the extra memory, adds MYTVOnline 4, and costs $35 less. Buy the Z12 Ultra if recording and headroom matter, and the Z12 Pro if you want the newest software on a wired TV for under $200.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Formuler Z12 Pro or the Z12 Ultra SE?
The Z12 Ultra SE is the better box: it adds Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6E, 64 GB of storage and the backlit GTV-BT3 remote for 40 dollars more. The Z12 Pro is the better value if your TV is wired to Ethernet, you do not have a Dolby Vision display, and you do not record much.
What is the difference between the Z12 Ultra SE and the Z12 Ultra?
Same Dolby Vision and Atmos, same Wi-Fi 6E and BT3 remote. The Z12 Ultra has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and currently ships with MYTVOnline 3; the Ultra SE has 2 GB and 64 GB and is the first Formuler with MYTVOnline 4, for 35 dollars less.
Does the Z12 Pro have Dolby Vision?
No. The Z12 Pro outputs 4K 60 fps with HDR10+ and HLG. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are reserved for the Z12 Ultra SE and Z12 Ultra.
What is MYTVOnline 4?
MYTVOnline 4 is the newest version of Formuler's live-TV, VOD, EPG and recording app. It ships first on the Z12 Pro and Z12 Ultra SE, running on Android 12 with an ad-free home screen.
Do the Z12 Pro and Z12 Ultra SE come with a voice remote?
Yes. The Z12 Pro includes the GTV-BT1 universal Bluetooth voice remote; the Z12 Ultra SE includes the backlit GTV-BT3 voice remote with Find My Remote and a silicone cover.
Where can I buy the Formuler Z12 Pro and Z12 Ultra SE in Canada or the USA?
Formulerstore.com is an authorized Formuler retailer with both models in stock in Ottawa, shipping free to every Canadian province and all 50 US states with no customs or duties, a 2-year warranty and 30-day returns.
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