Best tv box on Reddit
247 reviews from r/Stremio, r/AndroidTV, r/AndroidTVBoxes and 18 more subreddits
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#1
Nvidia
4.8
(53)
"If you can afford go for it."
"NVIDIA Shield TV Pro"
"The Nvidia shield is still the goat."
"Nvidia shield tv pro is the best. On the market right now."
"If you're looking for the best, the Nvidia Shield Pro is top tier, fast, reliable, and great for streaming anything."
"You really can’t go wrong with the Shield Pro."
"If you got budget, of course nvidia shield pro is the best."
"The best Kodi box is either the Nvidia Shield."
"If your TV supports it, with the Shield 2019 or Shield PRO."
"Best android box still is Nvidia Shield."
#2
Amazon
4.4
(31)
"Amazon Fire Stick runs Stremio perfectly"
"This stick fixed all issues."
"Or get a firestick 4K/4K Max"
"Amazon firestick or chromecast with Google tv"
"I think it is the best option because they are focusing in this product to be the most popular Xcloud hardware."
"Get an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k."
"If you want lossless Dolby TrueHD7.1 Atmos or DTs-HD-MA then you’ll need an Amazon FireStick 4K Max."
"Its working great!"
"I would go with firestick 4k or 4k max (whichever u can afford) or the Chromecast Google tv box."
"The best is the Amazon FireTV 4K Max lol!"
#3
Xiaomi
4.2
(25)
"It’s been awesome."
"Xiaomi Mi Stick"
"I use xiaomi mi box and its perfect"
"Runs a pretty clean version of Google TV"
"The best ✌️"
"I have had the MI box For years, 4K, DTS and runs Kodi without issues."
"Go for mi box s."
"Have a couple and they run pretty good."
"With an Ethernet to USB adapter you can get 300mbps wired."
"Maybe I got the name wrong"
#4
4.3
(19)
"Just get the google chromecast with google tv 4k."
"I am so happy with the Chromecast with GTV 4K, I bought 3 of them."
"I bought a chromecast last week and stremio works perfectly."
"I have the chromecast with google tv hd and stremio runs like a dream."
"I would go with firestick 4k or 4k max (whichever u can afford) or the Chromecast Google tv box."
"I have like 4 of this Chromecasts on every tv in the house."
"I prefer the firestick"
"Go with the safe option and get the new Google streamer."
"Try to get a Google Chromecast with Google TV hd."
"I've already tried so many supposedly fast and good boxes and don't want to experiment."
#5
Onn
4.2
(17)
"I’m using Onn 4k from Walmart (about $20) and i have had literally no issues since purchasing."
"Definitely purchase the ONN 4K Pro $50.00 a whole lot of bang for the buck."
"Get the walmart brand onn. 4k streaming box! i’ve been using it for stremio on my projector and it’s amazing!"
"If you live in USA, go for onn. It’s 14.88 (HD) and 19.88 (4K) and works perfectly for me."
"ONN 4K is the best bang for the buck."
"The ONN android boxes are amongst the top choices. Use one myself, very responsive & can download some cool 3rd party apps."
"Onn 4k or pro"
"Onn 4k pro has been doing well"
"I like there interface better"
"Get the onn box"
#6
Apple
4.6
(15)
"Just get an apple tv 4k 3rd gen if youre an iphone user."
"I’ve been having a great time with my Apple TV 4K."
"I have the Apple TV 4K 2022 model, works like a charm"
"The Apple TV... to me it’s the best."
"The apple tv is to me the best there is."
"I am using an Apple TV with Home Assistant, no Delay."
"The Apple TV has been great, even has an app to watch my cable shows without needing that box setup whatsoever."
"Does anybody use the newest apple tv (2022) and how is it compared to nvidia shield pro?"
"The AppleTV 4K and Shield Pro both do a great job."
"Works great with the apple ecosystem."
#7
Walmart
4.1
(15)
"Onn. i literally got this today and have it all setup."
"$20 Onn media player blows away the Fire sticks."
"Honestly now I want these instead of the Chromecast, I am surprised it isn't some Walmart junk but it seems quality and a good value."
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE US AND PUERTO RICO ONLY: - Walmart Onn devices."
"ONN TV Box by Walmart."
"Works fine... in my drawer... a roku, and fire sticks... good luck!"
"Walmart Onn box for $19.88."
"Walmart ONN box would be your cheapest option and would be mutch easier to use."
"Onn, firestick or a Google tv are my top picks."
"Might as well get the ONN 4k Box for $20."
#8
Formuler
4.5
(4)
"Formuler Z11 Pro Max comes with MyTVOnline3 IPTV player software."
"I have the Formuler z11 pro max and Nvidia shield pro, Both boxes are excellent and expensive."
"Formuler Z11, with a SSD drive you can even record with it."
"Formuler Z is a good box TV."
#9
Nvidia Shield
4.3
(4)
"If your TV supports it, with the Shield 2019 or Shield PRO, you can do 4k60 HDR."
"Legit box? nvidia shield or xiaomi box."
"Best Plex client on the android side of things."
"Nvidia shield good?"
#10
Nvidia Shield Pro
5.0
(3)
"Nvidia Shield Pro."
"The shield is 100% the best one."
"Nvidia Shield Pro. $199. Runs up to PS1 and then some."
#11
Ugoos
4.7
(3)
"I have a ugoos x4q extra, installed coreelec Kodi and it is fast with Artic Fuse 2 skin and widgets, recommended."
"Ugoos sk1 or am8/am8 pro ..easy winners and they r on top of list for performance."
"I have the ugoos amb6 plus excellent device for kodi plays everything I’ve thrown at it so far."
#12
Homatics
4.3
(3)
"Homatics box R 4K plus from AliExpress. It is Android TV 12 with all certificates and will play everything, including Stremio."
"You can also look at the following: 1. Homatics Box R 4K Plus."
"Homatics Box R 4K Plus"
#13
Meecool
4.3
(3)
"Mecool KM6 Deluxe. It is really, really, really good TV box."
"Hi, I use Meecool km2 plus, for streaming Netflix youtube Disney plus."
"Supports IPTV and I use Tivimate flawlessly."
#14
Raspberry Pi
4.0
(3)
"Raspberry pi"
"I use a raspberry pi running Kodi with an external storage drive."
"A cheap Android TV Box or a single board computer."
#15
Mecool
4.0
(3)
"I believe Mecool will push updates when necessary."
"2 GB Ram and 16gb storage and having USB ports for easy adding of additional storage."
"Mecool km 2 plus is what you need."
#16
Nokia
4.0
(3)
"3. Nokia Streaming Box 8010."
"Nokia Streaming Box 8010, Kickpi KP1, Mecool KM2 Plus, Hako Pro.. Many models to choose from."
"Nokia box 8000 is nice."
#17
Roku Ultra
5.0
(2)
"Roku is the easiest to use."
"I use Roku (ultra and TCL tvs) works flawlessly with HA."
#18
Rocktek
4.5
(2)
"Rocktek g2"
"2. Rocktek G2."
#19
EKO
4.5
(2)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATIONS FOR EUROPE ONLY: EKO KATV10."
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATIONS."
#20
Apple TV
4.0
(2)
"The Apple TV will have better app support long term."
"Apple TV, since the Nvidia Shield does not support HDR10+."
#21
Chromecast
4.0
(2)
"Maybe Chromecast with Google TV can do the same!"
"Chromecast with Google TV works fine for me on both the HD and 4K flavours."
#22
Roku
4.0
(2)
"You'll be better off with a Roku or FireTV device."
"Try mo Roku stick."
#23
KM6
5.0
(1)
"I have the more highly specked KM6 deluxe and it's been wonderful, using Kodi, Syncler, Stremio and IPTV on Tivimate."
#24
Vsee
5.0
(1)
"I got 2 boxes and they are awesome."
#25
Xiaomi TV Box S
5.0
(1)
"Xiaomi is actually great."
#26
Xiaomi Mi Box Gen 2
5.0
(1)
"It is awesome, 4k with dolby, yet to stutter, works great!"
#27
Amazon Fire Stick
5.0
(1)
"Firestick!"
#28
Zidoo
5.0
(1)
"Zidoo probably makes the best boxes."
#29
EKO KATV10
5.0
(1)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATIONS FOR EUROPE ONLY: EKO KATV10."
#30
Nokia Streaming Devices
5.0
(1)
"Nokia Streaming devices."
#31
Walmart Onn Box
5.0
(1)
"Walmart Onn box for $20."
#32
Xiaomi Mi Box 4K
5.0
(1)
"Mi box 4k. u can have stremio."
#33
Amazon Fire TV Cube
5.0
(1)
"The best device for 4K files is hands down the Cube."
#34
Amazon Fire TV 4K
5.0
(1)
"I'm happy with fire tv 4k."
#35
Xiaomi Mi Box S 4K
5.0
(1)
"I use the mi box s 4K. Definitely not laggy."
#36
Kinhank
5.0
(1)
"KinhankG1,Amiko Gold,duneHd r4 k, mecool deluxe, formuler Z11 pro max,take your pick"
#37
TiVo
5.0
(1)
"The TiVo 4K stream is amazing and only like $40."
#38
Lumi
5.0
(1)
"Lumi TV is easily the best Android TV box."
#39
Dune HD
5.0
(1)
"I’m using Dune HD Homatics Box R 4K Plus and really happy with the performance."
#40
Dune
4.0
(1)
"The DuneHD player app (movie player) can play 4k, Dolby, dts, subtitles, etc from the 'local' USB drive as well."
#41
AM6B+
4.0
(1)
"I'll suggest the AM6b+ for purely local content."
#42
CCwGTV
4.0
(1)
"I think CCwGTV will be good for you."
#43
X96
4.0
(1)
"I have a x96 X10 with CPU s928x-j it can handle Dolby vision very well."
#44
Verizon
4.0
(1)
"CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO."
#45
HK1
4.0
(1)
"You can get an HK1 box that will play PS1 and below just fine for under $50."
#46
Beelink
4.0
(1)
"Thanks for the link for the Beelink GT King 2, didn't know that was out."
#47
Tanix
4.0
(1)
"I'm using one of these cheap Tanix Android TV boxes from AliExpress, Stremio works perfectly fine for me on it."
#48
MyIPTV 4K
4.0
(1)
"I'm using Myiptv4K. It's not bad. Almost never buffer when watching live stream or watching on demand TV show."
#49
Batocera
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend a mini PC and install Batocera on it."
#50
Homatics Box R
4.0
(1)
"The Homatics Box R comes to mind with CE but it is not cheap, ~150."
#51
Nvidia Cube
4.0
(1)
"Nvidia Cube Fs 4k max /Chrome with google tv 4k."
#52
Apple TV 4K
4.0
(1)
"I’m going to go Apple TV 4K soon."
#53
MeCool
4.0
(1)
"Ideally you would get a Google certified box and I believe MeCool have one."
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