Best android tv on Reddit

217 reviews from r/AndroidTV, r/PleX, r/Addons4Kodi and 16 more subreddits
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#1

Nvidia

4.8
(57)
"Nvidia shield is my go to."
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"NVIDIA Shield TV Pro"
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"The Nvidia shield is still the goat."
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"Nvidia shield tv pro is the best."
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"The Nvidia Shield Pro is top tier, fast, reliable, and great for streaming anything."
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"I have the Formuler z11 pro max and Nvidia shield pro, Both boxes are excellent and expensive."
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"I have no desire to buy anything else, as these are still so great."
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"Shield pro"
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"Another vote for shield pro."
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"Shield pro still"
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#2

Amazon

4.0
(13)
"Replying to this late, but doesn't the Fire Cube 3 do it all?"
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"My vote goes for Amazon Firestick if you're in North America or a Google streaming device."
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"I hate the amazon bloat, but it’s the only box that was better than my shieldtv."
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"Now, unlike the previous version of the Amazon stick, Amazon Firestick Max can handle Kodi without issue."
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"FireTV Cube gen 3 is $100 on Amazon, use the same Fire OS as your Firestick."
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"I suggest an Amazon firestick. They added a way to use the remote as a mouse."
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"Is the most cost-effective Android TV box."
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"I recommend Fire TV 2nd generation."
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"I’m quite happy running a Firecube."
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"Very fast and you can get for around $39 on sale a lot."
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#3

Google

4.3
(12)
"I have a Chromecast with Google TV with a USB Ethernet adapter and use moonlight with good results."
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"Currently using Chromecast with Google TV... haven't had any problems with direct play on any movie or show."
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"I think this is the cheapest way"
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"I know everyone is quick to go for the 'top spec' kit but seriously consider the 4k CCWGTV."
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"Chromecast w/Google TV"
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"Wonder why Chromecast (Google TV 4K) is not on the list! I use it and its great."
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"There are Android TV devices like the one from Google or the onn branded one from Walmart that should satisfy."
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"You don't need to replace your CCwGTV, just get this cable and you'll be up an running."
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"I've been using Kodi since day one."
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"Runs kodi perfectly and isnt as expensive as a shield."
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#4

onn

4.0
(12)
"The best bang for the buck in my opinion are the Walmart Onn 4k and 4k Pro."
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"I'd go with the non pro ONN 4k, because it's fast and does not require AC plug."
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"I actually ended up really liking the onn. 4K Pro streaming box from Walmart."
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"The new Onn pro has wifi 6 so in my use where I can't hardwire things it's actually better for me than the Shield."
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"In the US I see no reason why anyone should buy anything other than the onn 4k or the shield."
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"Might be better out there but $20 and honestly it’s pretty good."
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"Onn 4k from walmart."
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"The $20 for a device that does 4k HDR is a very good deal."
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"The $20 onn box is really good."
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"Best bargain box."
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#5

Onn

4.0
(12)
"Onn 4K Pro just came out"
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"Why not upgrade to the Onn 4K Pro?"
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"I really like them, and they have played anything I have thrown at them."
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"Onn 4k plus, google streamer, Homatics box r 4k plus,rocktek g2, Nokia 8080."
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"I like my Onn 4K Pro for the price, direct plays my entire 4K Plex Library."
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"Onn Box 4K Pro"
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"Onn 4k at Walmart for $20, might be better out there but $20 and honestly it’s pretty good."
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"Just came out."
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"Onn from Walmart are pretty good, better than Firestick."
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"$20 Onn… You can play Xbox Game Pass on it."
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#6

Apple

4.6
(9)
"I’ve been using a 4K 128GB w Ethernet for the past 6 months or so and it’s been great."
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"Try Apple TV 4K + Infuse. Trust me."
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"For me the Apple TV with Infuse provided the best viewing, listening, and overall experience."
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"Apple tv + infuse is the best thing you can do right now afaik."
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"Try Apple TV 4K + Infuse. Trust me."
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"I'm planning on getting the next AppleTV when it comes out if it has AV1 support."
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"Best IMO? Plex HTPC on a desktop with a modern Nvidia GPU."
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"You are going to need two devices to please all these items."
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"Just get an Apple TV honestly that’s what I did I had the same thing as you and notice it starts lagging."
#7

Nvidia Shield

4.4
(7)
"Hands down Shield can’t go wrong"
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"Shield has always been my favorite."
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"Runner up = Nvidia Shield."
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"Look for used Nvidia Shield on Facebook marketplace."
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"See if you can find a cheap Nvidia shield."
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"The Shield is top of the list because of its overall power and flexibility."
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"Closest you can get is the Shield at 4k 60 hdr."
#8

Homatics

4.2
(6)
"Recommended to upgrade to minimum the *Homatics Box R 4K Plus*."
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"You can also look at the following: 1. Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
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"Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
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"Homatics Box R 4K Plus"
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"I wanted a box with good specs and Android 12."
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"I recommend Homatics devices from AliveTV : https://shop.alivetv.io"
#9

Xiaomi

4.0
(5)
"Have both at home and have been using since a long time"
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"This budget-friendly option offers decent performance."
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"The MiBox is also pretty good. It's basically a cheap Chinese box that runs proper google tv and is fully certified."
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"MI Box s"
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"It's pretty nice, no buffering."
#10

MECOOL

4.5
(4)
"I am very pleased with the purchase of MECOOL KM2 Plus deluxe."
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"Absolutely love it."
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"Mecool km2 plus."
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"Mecool KM2 Plus for Netflix 4K and HDR10, Dolby Atmos."
#11

Dune HD

4.5
(4)
"I’m using Dune HD Homatics Box R 4K Plus and really happy with the performance."
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"I’m using the Dune HD Homatics Box R 4K Plus and really happy with the performance."
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"After that, it's the DuneHD Homeatics. Pretty sure the Homeatics will do Dolby TrueHD passthrough."
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"Dune HD Homatics 4K"
#12

NVIDIA

4.3
(4)
"Nvidia Shield TV (2019)"
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"On Nvidia Shield Tv you can install Frame Rate app."
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"I just use a 2015 model Nvidia Shield TV for the main entertainment center."
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"But which Shield? Shield TV or Shield TV Pro? I've read that for non-gamers the Pro is overkill."
#13

Nvidia Shield Pro

5.0
(3)
"The Shield Pro is the only answer. It is the only 64-bit mode Android device for emulation."
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"NVIDIA Shield Pro has been the best for the most for me."
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"1a. shield pro 1b. z11 pro max."
#14

Formuler

4.3
(3)
"I have the Formuler z11 pro max and Nvidia shield pro, Both boxes are excellent and expensive."
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"Formuler Z11 Pro Max comes with MyTVOnline3 IPTV player software."
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"The Homatics 4k one is great too."
#15

Fire TV

3.7
(3)
"Both work perfectly, highly recommended."
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"The cube is my daily driver and the best of the lot."
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"My Fire stick max 4k or whatever it was I had - and my FireTV - are the two worst Plex clients I've used."
#16

unknown

5.0
(2)
"I do plex on mine using Ethernet, no issues."
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"For $20 you can't go wrong. It's excellent."
#17

Tivimate

5.0
(2)
"I recommend Tivimate as your client."
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"I have my grandmother setup w/Tivimate n a sub."
#18

Dune HD Homatics

4.5
(2)
"You should compare to the Dune HD homatics. It’s apparently the best box in the world right now."
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"I know it's not in your budget, but the Homatics Dune is also a very good one."
#19

Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max

4.5
(2)
"I think ill wait for the Amazon Fire stick 4k max to come on sale."
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"I think ill wait for the Amazon Fire stick 4k max to come on sale."
#20

Chromecast

4.5
(2)
"The experience is unbelievable."
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"The current Chromecast is a bit slow, but does do the job."
#21

Tivo

4.5
(2)
"Tivo stream 4k is the best one I found better than onn by far."
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"Tivo 4k is another option."
#22

Kodi

4.5
(2)
"Try Kodi with FEN Light addon."
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"I have Kodi with many add ons including FEN with Coco scrapper."
#23

Mecool

4.5
(2)
"Very happy with it!"
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"It checks all the boxes that I was looking for Google Play certified, usb ports, clean stock Android and 4k support."
#24

Chromecast with Google TV

4.0
(2)
"Chromecast with Google TV"
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"Chromecast with Google TV is not available officially in Singapore, but you can buy from importers."
#25

Kinhank G1

4.0
(2)
"KinhankG1, Amiko Gold, duneHd r4 k, mecool deluxe, formuler Z11 pro max, take your pick."
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"I just ordered the kinhank g1 android box because I’m tired of the Firestick."
#26

Android TV

4.0
(2)
"Recommend getting a certified AndroidTV devices, here are some with Android 12."
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"Android TV's support VLC which in turn can stream RTSP streams."
#27

CCwGTV 4K

4.0
(2)
"CCWGTV 4K is working best for me."
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"I use a CCwGTV 4k with a usb and ethernet hub... and I have nothing to complain about."
#28

Xiaomi Mi Box S

4.0
(2)
"If your not techy but a Mi box S, if you are techy then by 8gb ram Chromebox."
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"Xiaomi Mi Box S: The best budget alternative to the Nvidia Shield TV."
#29

Ugoos SK1

5.0
(1)
"Ugoos sk1 or am8/am8 pro ..easy winners and they r on top of list for performance and support for all codecs"
#30

Xiaomi Mi Box Gen 2

5.0
(1)
"Xioami box gen 2 is god,google tv 4k"
#31

Nvidia Shield 2019 Pro

5.0
(1)
"Nvidia shield 2019 pro if you really need the android tv."
#32

Firestick 4K

5.0
(1)
"I use firestick 4k with real debrid using kodi... it runs beautifully."
#34

Nokia

5.0
(1)
"✅ Dolby Vision ✅ HDR10 ✅ DTS X ✅ Dolby Atmos ✅ AV1 ✅Great Remote"
#35

vSee 3

5.0
(1)
"I got 2 boxes and they are awesome."
#36

Jellyfin

4.0
(1)
"I ran Kodi for a long time, but have since swapped to Jellyfin as I find it to be a more reliable solution."
#37

tz95

4.0
(1)
"I have a cheap tz95 flashed with openelec... and it's perfect."
#38

Walmart Onn Box

4.0
(1)
"I used the walmart onn box with a dualsense controller. It worked fine."
#39

Amlogic S905X2

4.0
(1)
"My old Amlogic S905X2 device was a very good $60 inbetween style box."
#40

Dune

4.0
(1)
"The dune homatics box had an update recently that fixed auto hdr so now it switches without issue."
#41

Ziddo

4.0
(1)
"Look at a ziddo too"
#42

Onn TV 4K Pro

4.0
(1)
"If your on a Budget I'd just go with the Onn TV 4K Pro but if not the Google TV 4K Streamer is definitely better"
#43

Nokia Box

4.0
(1)
"That's only in Europe and is supposed to be pretty good."
#44

Onn Pro

4.0
(1)
"Onn pro or mecool"
#46

Fire TV Stick 4K Max

4.0
(1)
"Fire TV Stick 4k Max, Chromecast with Google TV."
#47

Nvidia Shield 4K

4.0
(1)
"Nvidia Shield 4k works fairly well for me."
#48

Onn Devices

4.0
(1)
"Onn devices at walmart if you are in the US"
#49

Onn 4K Box

4.0
(1)
"If you just want something basic that works the Onn 4K box is great."
#50

Chromecast 4K

4.0
(1)
"I have yet to have a problem with my Chromecast using steamlink."
#51

Chromecast TV 4K

4.0
(1)
"Chromecast TV 4K works pretty good and is just plug and play."
#52

Fire Stick

4.0
(1)
"Fire Stick is going to be better than Chromecast."
#53

Xiaomi Mi Box 4K

4.0
(1)
"I use the mi box 4k and it's pretty good."
#54

Chromecast with Google TV 4K

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Chromecast with Google TV 4K... it’s been working flawlessly!"
#55

Onn UHD

4.0
(1)
"Onn UHD at Walmart $20. I use it for my living room."
#56

Buzz TV

4.0
(1)
"It's fantastic for Stremio though likely overkill and expensive."
#57

Walmart

4.0
(1)
"Walmart Onn AndroidTV, $20 and controls the TV (power/volume/input)"
#58

R_Volution

4.0
(1)
"Specs show that there is full DV support including FEL."
#59

Roku

4.0
(1)
"I use the Roku Ultra. Have no issues."
#60

Ugoos

4.0
(1)
"Me thinks the Ugoos AM8 deserves to be considered on this list."
#61

Mbox

4.0
(1)
"Ive had great luck with an older mbox 4k android tv device."
#62

HK1 Box

3.0
(1)
"If your not interested in getting 4K Netflix then try, HK1Box (S905x3)."
#63

Tanix

3.0
(1)
"A mi box, or tanix tx9, or any amlogic S905+ device"
#64

Onn TV Box

3.0
(1)
"The onn TV boxes work for me but they seem to have gone out of stock recently."
#65

Sony

2.0
(1)
"Unless sony just bad at making tvs."

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