Streaming Box reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 313 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Streaming Box brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cordcutters, r/hometheater, r/PleX, r/IPTVGroupBuy, r/AndroidTV. Top-rated brands include Apple (4.7/5), NVIDIA (4.7/5), Roku (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews313
Subreddits25
Posts56
Brands40
Products90
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#1
Apple
4.7
(86)
"I’ve got 2 Apple TV 4K and they both work with no issues at all."
"Apple TV 4K is the best I’ve used so far."
"When they put big ads on their homepage... I just moved to Apple TV."
"Bought the Nvidia tube version couple years ago... greatly prefer the Apple."
"Apple TV 4K for best streaming quality and performance and no ads."
"Apple TV. I have 9 of them and my oldest is almost 8 years old."
"Apple TV"
"I had a Fire Stick 4K, and went to Apple TV 4K. Such a better experience."
"Absolutely yes. I own them all and much prefer the Apple TV 4k."
"I use Apple TV 4K and love it."
#2
NVIDIA
4.7
(70)
"1. NVIDIA SHIELD 2. Formuler Z11 pro max 3. BUZZTV powerstation 6"
"I'd recommend the Nvidia Shield TV."
"Nvidia Shield Pro. I've had one for about 5 years and it's still going strong."
"The Shield TV I use in the living room. It seems more for a game, since you can use an Xbox, or PlayStation controller."
"Is still the king, baby!."
"Only things that should be recommended are Nvidia Shield’s, Apple TV’s and Google’s TV Streamer."
"In fact I’d recommend both. The shield for the streaming and the am6b+ for the remuxes."
"Shield pro is still the best option even though it’s old."
"The Best I've used is the Nvidia Shield Pro."
"Nice space. If you have atmos and are running local server streaming, go for the Shield."
#3
Roku
4.3
(43)
"I never have lag from a Roku stick."
"And I prefer Roku. It is the best device and UI I've found."
"Top of the heap IMHO is the Roku Ultra."
"Roku express is cheap and works great."
"Such a clean interface that isn't trying to put rentals and sales right at the top."
"It's incredibly stable and has the tendency to have the best app support."
"Roku just seemed to be more user friendly."
"I have the Roku Ultra and am happy with it."
"I've found Roku to be the easiest."
"Just bought a Roku since it's compatible with the DirecTV app."
#4
Onn
4.5
(20)
"It is AMAZING. I can't recommend it enough!"
"Works perfectly. Remapped that big blue 'free tv' button the remote to turn on plex app."
"The Onn is as good as the shield in use for IPTV and my plex."
"I'm never going back to Firestick."
"They are great little devices, a more pure android TV experience than you'll get with a fire stick."
"I really like the $50 Onn streaming box. Great remote, Lan port., snappy performance."
"Onn 4k pro is better than firestick same price too"
"Onn4k Box from walmart is $19.99 I have 4 in my house."
"Onn. Streaming box, both the standard and pro play anything you throw at them."
"If you can get the ONN 4K Pro, you'd be sorted."
#5
Amazon
4.2
(19)
"I have the Amazon firestick and it’s the best."
"Firestick 4k or 4k max"
"Fire Cube is best overall for sure."
"Amazon Firestick 4k is the best bang for the buck right now."
"Sorry just my opinion in UK firesticks are very popular"
"Fire stick reg/4k/4kmax all work fine for me."
"FIre TV cube is probably the way to go but your Shield is probably better."
"I upgraded to refurb fire cubes from the 4k max this year and it's definitely an improvement."
"You might as well just go for the Fire Cube 3 since you’re used to Amazon."
"Fire stick 4k plus? What ever the newer more expensive stick is."
#6
4.2
(9)
"Google Chromecast 4k TV is about £30 and best value streaming box around."
"Chromecast with Google TV has USB-C for power port and works with USB-C hubs so that should cover your external storage."
"I found the Google Chromecast Audio stood head and shoulders above most other solutions. Cheap, high-quality, and a lot of software works with it."
"I think the GoogleTV Streamer (2024) might be the best option for the price."
"I've been curious about the new Google TV Chromecast."
"I got a chromecast and it worked for me."
"New Chromecast/Android TV with remote coming from Google in next couple of weeks."
"Chromecast plus Google Home/Mini makes for a great combination."
"The new google streaming 4k tv box"
#7
Xiaomi
4.4
(7)
"I have 3 xiaomi mi S boxes in my house. They work great."
"The Xiaomi box is great. Get one."
"Xiaomi Mi box works very well for me."
"Is also a cheaper option."
"You should be fine with a xiaomi or medaibox."
"I've got a Mi Box, the Android TV version of an Apple TV."
"Bought them all a xiaomi mi box international version from geek buying."
#8
NVIDIA Shield
4.6
(5)
"The Shield has full sized USB ports and an ethernet port so no adapter is needed. The Shield has working expandable device storage. The Shield is much more powerful, faster and much smoother to use."
"Shield. But if you don’t like the simple remote get something else. I love it."
"If money isn't an issue or you can save up for it, get the Shield."
"I own a Shield."
"Looks like $70 for the Mi Box vs $180 for the Shield."
#9
Homatics
4.2
(5)
"Homatics 4k; the new best android box."
"Buy both...."
"I think I got the homatics dongle for around £30, same specs as the 4k firestick max"
"Homatics box r 4k plus."
"Got one and I am happy with it."
#10
Ugoos
4.8
(4)
"Ugoos AM6B+ still seems to be the best right now if you want a client"
"Alle Ugoos boxen zijn goed. Een aanrader is de Ugoos SK1."
"The Ugoos AM6b+ is the best but would cost a little more."
"Plays everything. You can use a custom launcher so you never see any ads."
#11
Mi
4.5
(4)
"The current gen is the MiBox S, both are much better."
"The MiBox, on the other hand, is quite amazing."
"I recommend you use a 4K streaming box as they are all at the same price point."
"It's 4k and HDR for $150, starting at $70 for the regular one."
#12
Mi Box
4.0
(4)
"The Mi Box S is your best option."
"Got the Mi Box. Can always return and upgrade if it doesn’t work out."
"Looks like $70 for the Mi Box vs $180 for the Shield."
"If money is an issue, MiBox will suffice."
#13
Bell
4.0
(3)
"It is basically an android box which allows you to connect to streaming services."
"It runs well and quick."
"It’s meant for people who don’t have a smart tv or stream box."
#14
Chromecast
4.0
(3)
"Personally I would go with Chromecast 4k, as it's the one I use."
"I recommend this, Chromecast with Google TV, its a bit pricey bt trust me, its gonna be so worth it."
"But the I like the UI of the Chromecast with Google TV best."
#15
Mecool
4.0
(3)
"Take into account the Mecool KM2 Plus"
"I've been using a Mecool KM6 Deluxe, very happy with it."
"This has ethernet port on back, so you won't need Wifi."
#16
Fire TV
5.0
(2)
"Fire tv cube or apple tv"
"FireTV cube."
#17
Nvidia
4.5
(2)
"Shield TV Pro"
"While I have Shield TV Pro 2019, Fire TV 4K Max."
#18
Formuler
4.0
(2)
"Get a Formuler z8."
"Formuler Z pro 11 android box"
#19
Dune
5.0
(1)
"I use a Dune Max Vision 4K."
#20
Sony
5.0
(1)
"Forget the shield pro! Get the Sony BRAVIA 9."
#21
DirecTV
5.0
(1)
"I love the Plex app integration on the DTV Stream set top box!"
#22
Thomson
5.0
(1)
"Both great alternatives to firestick and most importantly they offer the official Google TV experience."
#23
Phorus
5.0
(1)
"For Spotify Connect, I would recommend Phorus PR5. It's easy to set up and has good sound quality."
#24
Zidoo
5.0
(1)
"Zidoo Z20 Pro"
#25
Xbox
4.0
(1)
"Have you looked into an XBox?"
#26
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"I heard the Walmart onn boxes are good."
#27
PlayStation
4.0
(1)
"Aren't these things really good media boxes?"
#28
ONN
4.0
(1)
"I have several of the ONN 4k streamers from Walmart. I love it."
#29
Fubo
4.0
(1)
"I've use Fubo on an Ultra and it works fine."
#30
Xfinity
4.0
(1)
"I've been using the free Xfinity flex box, and I've been very pleased with it."
#31
Rocktek
4.0
(1)
"I like the Rocktek G2 the best, as it does everything the Shield does for me."
#32
Nokia
4.0
(1)
"I'm currently testing the Nokia Box 8010."
#33
TiVo
4.0
(1)
"The TiVo 4k stream is the better option."
#34
Strong
4.0
(1)
"Strong leap S3 perfect for a second TV/bedroom"
#35
Dcolor
4.0
(1)
"Dcolor GD2 might be worth a look, I've just bought one and it seems nice and responsive"
#36
You In You
4.0
(1)
"Look for an You In You Box 2gb ram /32 or Kickpi Pi... there is many good ones on budget"
#37
Dayton
4.0
(1)
"Dayton WBA31 $42 also has Apple Airplay, DNLA NAS music playback and Bluetooth."
#38
HooToo
4.0
(1)
"If you have local files on a hard drive, check out the HooToo Tripmate Titan."
#39
Beelink
3.0
(1)
"Beelink makes some good but cheap ones."
#40
Firestick
2.0
(1)
"Firestick is probably worst of all."
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