Android Box reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 359 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Android Box brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AndroidTV, r/Stremio, r/TiviMate, r/Addons4Kodi, r/FireStickHacks. Top-rated brands include NVIDIA (4.8/5), Amazon (4.1/5), onn (4.4/5).

Stats
Reviews359
Subreddits32
Posts72
Brands41
Products84
Top communities
r/AndroidTV130r/Stremio45r/TiviMate39r/Addons4Kodi23r/FireStickHacks15
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#1

NVIDIA

4.8
(112)
"Your absolute two best options are the Shield TV Pro and the Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
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"Nvidia shield pro is the best one"
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"There is nothing better than the Nvidia Shield right now in my opinion."
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"Nivids Sheild Pro works just fine it's one of the best android boxes out there."
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"If you want performance, Shield Pro and Cube 3 are your best bets."
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"Nvidia Shield is the best."
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"The best is the Nvidia Sheild Pro."
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"I have 2 Nvidia Shields... Nvidia Shields years ago because they were king of the hill."
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"Nvidia shield is my go to. Gave my dad one for Christmas this year."
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"...definitely go for the Nvidia Shield."
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#2

Amazon

4.1
(46)
"This Cube hasn’t lagged once since I got it last year on sale."
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"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."
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"A 4k fire stick is going to be one of the best unless you want to spend more and get an Nvidia shield."
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"1. Firestick"
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"Fantastic video upscaling on non-4K files."
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"4k firestick with tivimate"
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"I use firestick 4k max on all 3 tvs....0 issues"
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"Get the 4k max I’ve not had a single problem and it’s at a really good price point."
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"Firestick 4K MAX has never given me any issues."
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"Fire stick 4k max. Can't go wrong."
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#3

onn

4.4
(36)
"Onn 4K Pro or Google TV Streamer for sure."
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"Sold my cube after I tried the Onn 4k pro."
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"If in the US, ONN Pro. In Canada, ONN Pro Canadian version available at many Canadian Walmart stores..."
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"I walked into Walmart, walked out with 4 Onn 4k boxes. All work great. No waiting for delivery either!"
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"Onn 4k pro"
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"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."
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"Best Budget: onn 4K TV Pro"
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"I just bought the Onn 4K Pro and highly recommend it."
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"Phenomenal device with Google TV OS for a bargain. Plays 4K content easily, and is super fast with Tivimate and other apps"
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"I vote onn pro 4k. Look up reviews, it’s great."
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#4

Google

4.3
(29)
"Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer (Dolby Vision & Atmos certified."
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"Wait three weeks and get the Google TV Streamer."
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"If you're not in a hurry, I'd definitely wait for the new Google TV Streamer."
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"I personally think its the best Android box around."
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"I use a 4k chromecast with Google TV. Works flawlessly."
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"I use a Chromecast with Google tv connected to a usb c hub with ethernet with 200gb usb stick & works really good no buffer."
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"Chromecast with Google TV is better."
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"Chromecast with Google TV is the best android TV box for Streaming."
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"It’s cheaper and it’s exactly what I wanted."
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"Google chromecast"
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#5

Xiaomi

4.0
(28)
"I have used the Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen), and it works well with IPTV services."
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"Get the Xiaomi TV box. Works great with IPTV."
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"Works perfectly."
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"For a similar price, and a bit better performance, I would replace it with a Mi-Box S 2nd Generation."
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"...should be more than enough for your needs."
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"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND/OR PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATION FOR THE WHOLE WORLD: - Xiaomi TV Box"
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"If you're looking for something cheap."
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"Mi Box S"
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"Xiaomi Box S (2nd Gen)"
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"Mi box or google tv"
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#6

Formuler

4.4
(11)
"The Formuler Z mini is my new favourite android box."
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"Get a formuler z11 pro max and use the inbuilt myonlinetv3 for iptv."
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"I use formuler z8 and tivimate for 65 inch lg b9 oled and it works great."
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"Bought a Formuler box on my friend’s recommendation and it’s perfect."
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"I use formuler z11 pro max"
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"Formuler Z11 Pro Max if you use"
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"Formuler Z11 Pro."
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"Formuler Box !"
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"I have a formular z10 pro max. He will do everything you need including Kodi."
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"I'm looking at this box as a possible purchase to replace the 8G."
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#7

Mecool

4.3
(9)
"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"
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"Today I use Mecool KM2 plus deluxe, Strong Leap s3+ and Thomson Box Plus 270. All great devices."
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"We have 2 of the Mecool boxes and find them very easy to use."
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"Choosing between strong leap s4 or mecool km2 plus deluxe"
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"Mecool devices (Android TV and Google TV UI."
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"I have a 4k max FS and a Mecool box. Both work great."
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"I like the MECOOL KM2 (Amazon). I'm sure you'll get the usual "Nvidia Shield", but it's at a different price point."
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"The mecool KM2 is gaining some momentum."
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"For price check the latest Mecool KM8. The new KM8 is a real AndroidTV device."
#8

Nvidia

5.0
(7)
"Shield TV Pro (2019), or Dynalink TV Box (S905X/Y2 version)"
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"2019 Nvidia Shield Pro. None other come close."
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"You want to go upmarket, a Shield TV Pro 2019, is good."
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"2019 shield should be your go to."
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"The safest is Nvidia as it's using Android software."
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"Bought NVIDIA Shield 2019 Pro! I really like it!"
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"NVidia shield hands down !’"
#9

Chromecast

4.4
(8)
"Chromecast 4k with google TV is easily the best."
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"Chromecast with remote is unreal value."
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"Chromecast ultra has been the best for me."
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"Didn't have any major problems."
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"I use chrome cast with Google tv. Preforms like any cable company’s digital box."
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"I've had a chromecast with Google tv for a year now and had no issues."
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"I use chromecast ( the new one, it has android TV ) ...i installed on it smartIPTV app... it works flawlessly."
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"It works well, no noticeable lag"
#10

Nokia

4.3
(7)
"Best budget - hardware, by far nokia 8010"
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"For those in Europe the Nokia 8010 uses the same SoC and same specs."
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"If you want 4gb ram, then get Nokia Streaming Box 8010. Best deal in Europe for 83eur at the moment."
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"Nokia streaming box 8000 works a charm and gives you nostalgia every time you fire it up."
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"Nokia Streaming Box 8010. With Android 12 update now, it feels like a perfect media player."
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"Nokia 8010 and a Minix U22 , both very fast, 4GB Ram, excellent WiFi"
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"I've bought the Nokia tv box...for me is the best."
#11

Homatics

3.7
(7)
"Homatics devices (Android TV and Google TV UI."
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"Check out homatics box r 4k plus, google tv streamer, nvidia shield tv pro etc"
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"The Homatics brand has a USB-C tuner that only works with their boxed fo"
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"Homatics have certified android tv devices and you can buy s2/t2 dongles www.homatics.com"
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"There are only a few listed that meet those requirements. Dune, Nokia or Homatics."
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"Also regarding the homatics box r 4k plus that will feel slower than the shield pro."
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"The Homatics Box R 4K Plus on Android 11 works good."
#12

Onn

3.5
(6)
"The Onn boxes are certified Android/Google TV boxes."
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"Onn box, firestick 4k, Xiaomi stick, Google stick."
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"Love the Onn as it doesn't take your screen with all the Amazon ads/bloatware."
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"Onntv"
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"Onn tv box from Walmart"
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"Onn 4k"
#13

Walmart

4.2
(5)
"Best bang for your buck is the ONN box from Walmart."
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"The Walmart's Onn 4K Android device."
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"I'd recommend the Walmart ONN 4K box."
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"If you're in the US then get the ONN box."
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"If you're looking for a cheap android box Walmart have them for $19."
#14

TiVo

4.0
(5)
"I use the TiVo Stream 4k on 2 of my TVs. $25, lets you load apps from the play store."
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"A tivo stream 4k would probably be a good upgrade."
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"Supports HDR, Dolby Vision, and can run Kodi."
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"Tivo Stream 4K (More info at [www.tivo.com/products/stream-4k](https://www.tivo.com/products/stream-4k))"
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"It's straight Android TV with a decent remote."
#15

Odroid

5.0
(3)
"Best, odroid n2+ s922."
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"The absolutely best Android Box is the Odroid N2+."
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"I prefer my Odroid C2 board and Minux U9 over my Shield."
#16

Rocktek

4.0
(3)
"Best review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpYgWPuSuE0"
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"Rocktek g2 os a really decent box."
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"Rocktek g2"
#17

X96

4.0
(3)
"I run an X96 Pro and am very impressed with this Android Box."
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"Works fine and its much more affordable than the nvidia shield."
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"Brilliant streamers."
#18

Mi Box

5.0
(2)
"Simply go for mi box of Chromecast"
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"Buy the mi box or stick, all the rest are trash"
#19

IPTVexpert

5.0
(2)
"I’ve been really happy with IPTVexpert.pro."
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"I’ve been using IPTVexpert.pro and it’s been excellent."
#20

S905X3

4.5
(2)
"Get an S905X3 or S905X4 /4gb ram based box and run coreelec off a decent microsd card."
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"Any s905x3 based box will be fine."
#21

Ugoos

2.7
(3)
"Research: Ugoos, Minix, Zidoo, DuneHD -- all have recently released Amlogic S928X-J devices."
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"As far as i know the Ugoos is not a certified device, therefore you won't be able to get 4K on youtube."
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"The Ugoos isn't a certified Android TV box."
#22

AirTV

4.0
(2)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES ONLY: - AirTV Mini."
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"AirTV Mini (More info at airtv.net/products)"
#23

Mi Box S

4.0
(2)
"A trusted and popular choice, it supports 4K HDR for crystal-clear video quality."
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"Mi Box-S is kind of old at this point. Not something I would buy as a new device."
#24

Tivimate

4.0
(2)
"Thank me later."
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"The best IPTV app so far."
#25

BuzzTV

4.0
(2)
"If on a budget get a buzztv b5"
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"If on a budget get a buzztv b5."
#26

Mi

2.5
(2)
"Mi box"
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"Mibox - too much ads"
#27

Smart IPTV

5.0
(1)
"Smart IPTV is definitely the best."
#28

Kinhank

5.0
(1)
"I bought one for my mom and she loves it. It ticks a lot of boxes specs-wise."
#29

FORMULER

5.0
(1)
"I think the FORMULER 10 PRO US OUTSTANDING."
#30

Buzz TV

5.0
(1)
"Try Buzz TV. Best android box on the market."
#32

Minisforum

4.0
(1)
"I will be ordering a Minisforum um790 pro in a few weeks."
#33

Realme

4.0
(1)
"Get a Realme Google TV Stick 4K"
#34

IPTV Smarters

4.0
(1)
"Iptv smarters apk is a good one to use."
#35

Mobdro

4.0
(1)
"Mobdro is what I use."
#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."

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