Hello,
I'm currently using a Samsung Smart TV, more specifially https://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/uhd-mu6400/UE49MU6400UXXU/ one, and now I want to buy an adroid tv box as I've seen how much better it is in general since my tv lacks many applications and quite frankly, the whole system runs quite clunky but that is to be expected from a TV.
I don't have a set budget, all I want is the following:
- Powerful enough that it doesn't lag, smoothness is a priority
- 4K support is A MUST, look above for the link
I'll mostly use it for the general stuff as one would, I just want a better experience on my TV. Some people I've seen recommended the shield because of gaming, I mean I do game, but not sure if I need it on my tv, maybe I do, no idea honestly as I never tried that, but what I do most is browse stuff, watch videos/movies/tv shows.
I'm located in Europe if that play any role. I can order from amazon.de no problem.
Thanks!
Are you sure you want an Android TV device ?
Because you will get better local European Apps support and MUCH better motion support from an Apple TV 4K.
The major advantage that platform has is that the majority of Apps on the Apple TV 4K support auto Frame Rate Matching - which is extremely poorly supported with the USA centric Android TV OS and it’s Apps:
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208288
The USA does not usually have to deal with 25/50 fps UK, Euro, Australiasia sourced video content. Your existing Samsung TV handles all that stuff automatically so you do not notice video stuttering during playback.
You WILL get stuttering video playback of 25/50 fps content output at 60Hz on Android TV platforms. Set 50Hz as an output and you will then get stuttering video playback of 24p Netflix, Prime Video etc. content.