Android Tv Box reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 279 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Android Tv Box brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AndroidTV, r/Stremio, r/AndroidTVBoxes, r/Addons4Kodi, r/kodi. Top-rated brands include Nvidia (4.9/5), Onn (4.2/5), Xiaomi (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews279
Subreddits19
Posts54
Brands42
Products80
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#1
Nvidia
4.9
(67)
"The Shield, despite its age, is still the undisputed king."
"Your absolute two best options are the Shield TV Pro and the Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
"Nvidia shield pro is the best one"
"For certified Android TV boxes, you're not going to get anything with better performance than the Shield TV Pro you already have."
"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."
"Nvidia Shield is the best."
"Get a second hand Nvidia Shield"
"Consider an Android TV box like NVIDIA Shield TV, Google TV, or Xiaomi Mi Box."
"The best is the Nvidia Sheild Pro."
#2
Onn
4.2
(72)
"ONN 4K Pro is by far the best under $100"
"Onn 4K Pro"
"Onn 4k pro. I was setting mine up... every bit as solid as the Shield."
"ONN 4K "PRO" ($50 from Walmart)."
"ONN 4K Pro if in the USA."
"I have an Onn TV box, the $20 ones from Walmart... without any problem."
"If you are in US Onn 4K Pro would be the best fit."
"100% This - beats the google TV Streamer and anything else in its class."
"I just bought the Onn 4K Pro and highly recommend it."
"Onn 4k pro is the answer like many stated."
#3
Xiaomi
4.1
(27)
"Have both at home and have been using since a long time"
"Both the Xiaomi and Chromecast will run fine."
"Xioami box gen 2 is god, google tv 4k"
"I can install anything and even sideload apks na wala sa Playstore."
"Xiaomi is actually great."
"I have an xiaomi mi box 4k version, it is much cheaper than nvidia shield and handles 4k streams with no issue."
"Get a Xiaomi box gen 2 plays 4k remuxes in dolby vision very well"
"I have had the MI box For years, 4K, DTS and runs Kodi without issues."
"The xiaomi ones are really good. i have a older one and it still does its job."
"Google Chromecast (the latest one with GoogleTV)."
#4
Amazon
4.6
(14)
"May be the most powerful tvbox out there."
"I use firestick max..all 3 tvs"
"Both work perfectly, highly recommended."
"I've never had any issues with."
"The cube is my daily driver and the best of the lot."
"Both are excellent with Stremio."
"I can stream anything I've searched for be it movies or tv shows in beautiful 4k hdr."
"Shield TV Pro or Fire TV Cube have the largest onboard memory, 16GB for both, for any device with Netflix HD certification."
"The MiBox is also pretty good."
"I’m quite happy running a Firecube."
#5
4.0
(15)
"Google chromecast"
"I still recommend saving up for a somewhat decent android box like a chromecast."
"I personally would save up for a google Chromecast, you have an option between HD version and 4K."
"Imo the Google Chromecast 4k is very handy with sideloading."
"CCwGTV or OnnProBox"
"If the Chromecast with Google TV is available it should be in that range"
"Runs kodi perfectly and isnt as expensive as a shield."
"Chromecast with Google TV works fine for me on both the HD and 4K flavours."
"Get a Google Chromecast with Google tv, or nvidia shield."
"Chromecast w/Google TV"
#6
Chromecast
4.0
(7)
"I’m using chrome cast with google tv and it works very well for everything you posted."
"Best: Chromecast with Google TV (4K)."
"I’ve been using the Chromecast with Google TV 4K since it came out and it’s been working flawlessly!"
"Has some issues with stylized subs, but no other problems for me."
"Chromecast 4k with an Ethernet adapter should be fine"
"Load the Jellyfin app on it and it works flawlessly for me."
"Probably a Chromecast, it won’t be as snappy as playing on stadia from your laptop but it will be more than enough"
#7
Mecool
4.5
(6)
"I am very pleased with the purchase of MECOOL KM2 Plus deluxe."
"Very happy with it!"
"It checks all the boxes that I was looking for Google Play certified, usb ports, clean stock Android and 4k support."
"Mecool km2 plus delux edition."
"To me is the very best cheap option."
"I have a Mecool Km9pro and a Km7."
#8
Nokia
4.3
(6)
"Many models to choose from."
"I have the updated version Nokia 8010 I have no issues with audio."
"That's only in Europe and is supposed to be pretty good."
"Is solid for the price. I would get it over the Chromecast with google tv 4k."
"- Nokia Streaming devices (More info at http://mynokia.com/streaming-devices)"
"Wait for the Nokia streaming box 8010 and it's brother's and sisters.. should be released around November/December."
#9
Formuler
4.2
(6)
"Both boxes are excellent and expensive."
"I use formuler z11 pro max"
"Formuler Z11 Pro Max comes with MyTVOnline3 IPTV player software."
"A worthy rival to the shield."
"Formuler Z11, with a SSD drive you can even record with it."
"Formuler Z pro"
#10
Homatics
4.2
(5)
"Homatics Box R 4K Plus"
"Your absolute two best options are the Shield TV Pro and the Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
"You can also look at the following: Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
"The Homatics Box R comes to mind with CE but it is not cheap, ~$150."
"I know it's not in your budget, but the Homatics Dune is also a very good one."
#11
Ugoos
4.2
(5)
"Easy winners and they r on top of list for performance and support for all codecs"
"Ugoos AM8 Pro and it gets regular updates."
"Works perfectly with iptv apps. Very good performance, quick and stable."
"I have the ugoos amb6 plus excellent device for kodi plays everything I’ve thrown at it so far."
"I have a ugoos x4q extra, installed coreelec Kodi and it is fast with Artic Fuse 2 skin and widgets, recommended."
#12
Nvidia Shield Pro
5.0
(4)
"Shield pro is still the best out there"
"Nvidia Shield Pro"
"Shield Pro there is no 2nd place even"
"Nvidia Shield Pro"
#13
Chromecast with Google TV
4.7
(3)
"I then bought a Chromecast with Google TV and the experience is unbelievable."
"Chromecast with Google TV"
"Probably the official Google TV Chromecast with the ethernet wall plug"
#14
Nvidia Shield
4.7
(3)
"I still can't believe my old shield is still the best."
"I rock the Nvidia Shield and Chromecast w/ Google TV and they both work flawlessly!"
"Closest you can get is the Shield at 4k 60 hdr."
#15
KickPi
4.7
(3)
"I'll add the KickPi KP1 to list. I ordered one last night... under $50USD."
"I ordered the KickPi KP1 last night for around $45USD."
"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."
#16
Dune HD
4.7
(3)
"This one
Dune HD Homatics Box R 4K Plus"
"Really happy with the performance."
"Dune HD Homatics 4K."
#17
EKO
4.0
(3)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES."
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATIONS FOR EUROPE ONLY: - EKO KATV10"
"EKO KATV10"
#18
MeCool
4.5
(2)
"Recently switched to the MeCool KM6 Deluxe and absolutely love it."
"I believe MeCool have one. I think it's on Amazon."
#19
Beelink
4.5
(2)
"I have a beelink GT king and it's the best box I've ever had."
"I've been using mine for 12 years and it's just gone on the blink."
#20
Walmart
4.0
(2)
"I used the walmart onn box with a dualsense controller. It worked fine."
"The onn TV boxes work for me but they seem to have gone out of stock recently."
#21
Fire TV
4.0
(2)
"Fire TV 4K Max is another option. Just got mine for $32 USD."
"For the plex side, firestick 4k max or google tv w Chromecast 4k would work."
#22
Kinhank
4.0
(2)
"Take your pick."
"I just ordered the kinhank g1 android box because I’m tired of the Firestick."
#23
tz95
5.0
(1)
"I have a cheap tz95 flashed with openelec and it's perfect."
#24
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
5.0
(1)
"I have a couple of Fire TV Stick 4K Max and they work very well."
#25
Fire TV Cube 2nd Gen
5.0
(1)
"The best device for 4K files is hands down the Cube."
#26
Fire TV 4K
5.0
(1)
"I'm happy with fire tv 4k."
#27
Fire Stick
5.0
(1)
"Trust me, if you watch anime, go for the fire stick."
#28
Micca
4.0
(1)
"I've used a micca speck for travel and it works well"
#29
Mi
4.0
(1)
"As well as the latest MiBox."
#30
CCWGTV
4.0
(1)
"CCWGTV 4K is working best for me."
#31
Verizon
4.0
(1)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO."
#32
IPTV
4.0
(1)
"Best IPTV Subscription Provider World Cup."
#33
Tivo
4.0
(1)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES ONLY: - Tivo Stream 4K."
#34
AirTV
4.0
(1)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES ONLY: - AirTV Mini."
#35
Bluetooth Android Box
4.0
(1)
"Google "Bluetooth android box" and just get anything with good reviews."
#36
Tvision Hub
4.0
(1)
"If you have the option to buy this, it should (in theory) be a better purchase than the Chromecast with Google TV."
#37
Nokia 8000 Streaming Box
4.0
(1)
"I have this Nokia box on one of my TV’s. Works really well."
#38
Youin EN1040K
4.0
(1)
"Youin (EN1040K) s905x3 CPU, 2GB RAM, 8Gb ROM With ethernet port and Android TV certification."
#39
Android TV
4.0
(1)
"Just get something running true android TV."
#40
Zidoo
4.0
(1)
"Zidoo probably makes the best boxes."
#41
HK1 Box
3.0
(1)
"HK1Box (S905x3), I paid $100 and its got Android 9 and can install most apps no issues"
#42
Tanix
3.0
(1)
"A mi box, or tanix tx9, or any amlogic S905+ device."
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