Android Box reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 309 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Android Box brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AndroidTV, r/Stremio, r/TiviMate, r/Addons4Kodi, r/AndroidTVBoxes. Top-rated brands include NVIDIA (4.8/5), Amazon (4.1/5), onn (4.4/5).
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Reviews309
Subreddits29
Posts62
Brands48
Products83
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#1
NVIDIA
4.8
(102)
"Your absolute two best options are the Shield TV Pro and the Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
"Nvidia shield pro is the best one"
"There is nothing better than the Nvidia Shield right now in my opinion."
"Nivids Sheild Pro works just fine it's one of the best android boxes out there."
"If you want performance, Shield Pro and Cube 3 are your best bets."
"Nvidia Shield is the best."
"The best is the Nvidia Sheild Pro."
"I have 2 Nvidia Shields... Nvidia Shields years ago because they were king of the hill."
"Nvidia shield is my go to. Gave my dad one for Christmas this year."
"...definitely go for the Nvidia Shield."
#2
Amazon
4.1
(35)
"This Cube hasn’t lagged once since I got it last year on sale."
"The ads are way overrated by people on here, and actually the overall Amazon integration makes the Cube 3 even more superior to other devices. Massively underrated."
"A 4k fire stick is going to be one of the best unless you want to spend more and get an Nvidia shield."
"1. Firestick"
"Fantastic video upscaling on non-4K files."
"4k firestick with tivimate"
"I use firestick 4k max on all 3 tvs....0 issues"
"Firestick 4K MAX has never given me any issues."
"Fire stick 4k max. Can't go wrong."
"Fire TV Stick is best"
#3
onn
4.4
(32)
"Onn 4K Pro or Google TV Streamer for sure."
"Sold my cube after I tried the Onn 4k pro."
"If in the US, ONN Pro. In Canada, ONN Pro Canadian version available at many Canadian Walmart stores..."
"I walked into Walmart, walked out with 4 Onn 4k boxes. All work great. No waiting for delivery either!"
"Onn 4k pro"
"ONN 4K Pro is by far the best under $100, if you want to pop $150 I'd get the Homatics 4KR Plus, I have it and 3 shields along with the ONN 4K Pro, can't beat these boxes."
"Best Budget: onn 4K TV Pro"
"I just bought the Onn 4K Pro and highly recommend it."
"Phenomenal device with Google TV OS for a bargain. Plays 4K content easily, and is super fast with Tivimate and other apps"
"I vote onn pro 4k. Look up reviews, it’s great."
#4
4.4
(25)
"Wait three weeks and get the Google TV Streamer."
"If you're not in a hurry, I'd definitely wait for the new Google TV Streamer."
"I personally think its the best Android box around."
"I use a 4k chromecast with Google TV. Works flawlessly."
"I use a Chromecast with Google tv connected to a usb c hub with ethernet with 200gb usb stick & works really good no buffer."
"Chromecast with Google TV is better."
"Chromecast with Google TV is the best android TV box for Streaming."
"It’s cheaper and it’s exactly what I wanted."
"Buy the google tv box its amazing"
"Google chromecast"
#5
Xiaomi
4.0
(21)
"I have used the Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen), and it works well with IPTV services."
"Get the Xiaomi TV box. Works great with IPTV."
"Works perfectly."
"...should be more than enough for your needs."
"If you're looking for something cheap."
"Just get a Mi Box and you'll be set."
"Mi box s 4K, or something with official android tv."
"Mibox S."
"Get a xiaomi mi box s, cinema hd and a real debrid subscription. you'll never torrent again. its literally like netflix."
"Was always happy with it."
#6
Chromecast
4.4
(8)
"Chromecast 4k with google TV is easily the best."
"Chromecast with remote is unreal value."
"Chromecast ultra has been the best for me."
"Didn't have any major problems."
"I use chrome cast with Google tv. Preforms like any cable company’s digital box."
"I've had a chromecast with Google tv for a year now and had no issues."
"I use chromecast ( the new one, it has android TV ) ...i installed on it smartIPTV app... it works flawlessly."
"It works well, no noticeable lag"
#7
Formuler
4.4
(8)
"The Formuler Z mini is my new favourite android box."
"Get a formuler z11 pro max and use the inbuilt myonlinetv3 for iptv."
"I use formuler z8 and tivimate for 65 inch lg b9 oled and it works great."
"I use formuler z11 pro max"
"Formuler Z11 Pro."
"I have a formular z10 pro max. He will do everything you need including Kodi."
"I'm looking at this box as a possible purchase to replace the 8G."
"I'm looking at this box as a possible purchase to replace the 8G."
#8
Mecool
4.0
(7)
"Mecool km2 is the best box out by far and it's cheap as chips you won't be disappointed it supports all the Dolby formats it has everything even USB ports"
"We have 2 of the Mecool boxes and find them very easy to use."
"Choosing between strong leap s4 or mecool km2 plus deluxe"
"I have a 4k max FS and a Mecool box. Both work great."
"The mecool KM2 is gaining some momentum."
"For price check the latest Mecool KM8. The new KM8 is a real AndroidTV device."
"Terrible software support"
#9
Nokia
4.5
(4)
"Best budget - hardware, by far nokia 8010"
"For those in Europe the Nokia 8010 uses the same SoC and same specs."
"Nokia streaming box 8000 works a charm and gives you nostalgia every time you fire it up."
"I've bought the Nokia tv box...for me is the best."
#10
Walmart
4.3
(4)
"Best bang for your buck is the ONN box from Walmart."
"The Walmart's Onn 4K Android device."
"I'd recommend the Walmart ONN 4K box."
"If you're in the US then get the ONN box."
#11
TiVo
4.0
(4)
"A tivo stream 4k would probably be a good upgrade."
"Supports HDR, Dolby Vision, and can run Kodi."
"Tivo Stream 4K (More info at [www.tivo.com/products/stream-4k](https://www.tivo.com/products/stream-4k))"
"It's straight Android TV with a decent remote."
#12
AirTV
4.0
(3)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES."
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES ONLY: - AirTV Mini."
"AirTV Mini (More info at airtv.net/products)"
#13
Homatics
4.0
(3)
"It's an Android TV box from Hong Kong that is Google certified, so it works with all of the apps. It has an added specially made for streaming films through a network."
"I suggest Homatics 4k plus . You'll get what you're looking for."
"Also regarding the homatics box r 4k plus that will feel slower than the shield pro."
#14
X96
4.0
(3)
"I run an X96 Pro and am very impressed with this Android Box."
"Works fine and its much more affordable than the nvidia shield."
"Brilliant streamers."
#15
Onn
3.3
(3)
"The Onn boxes are certified Android/Google TV boxes."
"Onntv"
"Onn tv box from Walmart"
#16
IPTVexpert
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been really happy with IPTVexpert.pro."
"I’ve been using IPTVexpert.pro and it’s been excellent."
#17
Odroid
5.0
(2)
"Best, odroid n2+ s922."
"The absolutely best Android Box is the Odroid N2+."
#18
Nvidia
5.0
(2)
"The safest is Nvidia as it's using Android software."
"NVidia shield hands down !’"
#19
Mi Box
5.0
(2)
"Simply go for mi box of Chromecast"
"Buy the mi box or stick, all the rest are trash"
#20
Beelink
5.0
(2)
"Beelink GT King is fantastic."
"The best box I have ever used."
#21
S905X3
4.5
(2)
"Get an S905X3 or S905X4 /4gb ram based box and run coreelec off a decent microsd card."
"Any s905x3 based box will be fine."
#22
Rocktek
4.5
(2)
"Best review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpYgWPuSuE0"
"Rocktek g2 os a really decent box."
#23
Tivimate
4.0
(2)
"Thank me later."
"The best IPTV app so far."
#24
Mi Box S
4.0
(2)
"A trusted and popular choice, it supports 4K HDR for crystal-clear video quality."
"Mi Box-S is kind of old at this point. Not something I would buy as a new device."
#25
BuzzTV
4.0
(2)
"If on a budget get a buzztv b5"
"If on a budget get a buzztv b5."
#26
Ugoos
2.7
(3)
"Ugoos AM8 Pro and it gets regular updates."
"As far as i know the Ugoos is not a certified device, therefore you won't be able to get 4K on youtube."
"The Ugoos isn't a certified Android TV box."
#27
CCwGTV
4.0
(2)
"Make sure you get the 4K version."
"CCwGTV if you want to spend less."
#28
Mi
2.5
(2)
"Mi box"
"Mibox - too much ads"
#29
Kinhank
5.0
(1)
"I bought one for my mom and she loves it. It ticks a lot of boxes specs-wise."
#30
FORMULER
5.0
(1)
"I think the FORMULER 10 PRO US OUTSTANDING."
#31
Buzz TV
5.0
(1)
"Try Buzz TV. Best android box on the market."
#32
Dune
5.0
(1)
"I can strongly recommend the Dune HD Box R 4K Plus. Liked is so much I bought a second one."
#33
Chrome
5.0
(1)
"I'm thrilled with it. Simple web solution with tabs for each streaming source."
#34
SEI
5.0
(1)
"Wait for the new SEI box releasing this month."
#35
KICKPI
5.0
(1)
"I decided I wanted to get the KICKPI KP1, which is great, google certified, and was only about $42 at the time I bought it."
#36
ONN
4.0
(1)
"If you don't know about or care about HD audio codecs... the ONN 4k pro works for you."
#37
T95 Max
4.0
(1)
"I personally use a T95 Max box. They are £20 and if set them up and remove all apps and install kodi from a usb its quite good."
#38
ATVSE
4.0
(1)
"Cheap and works well so I bought 2 more just to have as backups."
#39
Pr0ximus
4.0
(1)
"...you can install stremio on it and it runs really smoothly."
#40
t95q
4.0
(1)
"I have had t95q android boxes for over 3 years streaming flawlessly."
#41
Samsung
4.0
(1)
"If you have a Samsung TV, try the native app before you buy a box."
#42
H97
4.0
(1)
"H97 pro max. Just got it, slays the shield imo."
#43
Vontar
4.0
(1)
"Get Vontar X4 or any Android box with S905X4 cpu with 4GB ram."
#44
Telus
4.0
(1)
"Work great."
#45
Cube
4.0
(1)
"Cube 3. Shield, although a beast it more expensive."
#46
H96max
4.0
(1)
"Fan of H96max."
#47
Onstream
4.0
(1)
"It can be downloaded from onstream in another thread."
#48
Roku
4.0
(1)
"A Roku would probably be one of the more simple solutions."
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