Looking for cheap android TV box suggestion

by Schnuh330

My android TV boxes are getting pretty long in the tooth and need replaced. I'm looking for good featured devices with Bluetooth and gigabit ethernet support, decent gpu, 4k, multiple USB ports, SD/microSD slot and Legit Google play store. I need like 6 or 7, so I'm not looking for Nvidia Shields those are a little out of my budget. Most of my current boxes have 8 core arm processors with Mali 450 gpus, at least 2gb ram 16+gb storage or better specs. I'd like to keep the price around $50-100 ea. I would go with 4k firesticks but they don't have ethernet or expandable storage.

Any suggestions? What are you using? Got links?(preferably Amazon, ebay, wish, banggood)

I use Netflix, disney+, Amazon prime video for streaming and also play games.

MattSpew

I've got a Shield and totally love it, but my mate didn't want to spend that much and uses MiBox with USB wired network adaptor and he thinks it's great.

latinriky78

Certified AndroidTV/GoogleTV boxes for the US only:

- AirTV Mini

- AT&T TV

- Tivo Stream 4K

- T-Mobile TVision HUB

- Verizon Stream TV

Certified AndroidTV/GoogleTV boxes for the US and the rest of the world:

- Chromecast with Google TV

- Dynalink TV Box (Available at Walmart)

- Ematic Jetstream (Engel EN1015K for Europe. Available at Walmart)

- JBL Link Bar

- Mecool KM6 Classic Edition (Prime Video only. 10/100 ethernet. AV1 hardware decoding. 2GB of RAM. Available soon at mecoolonline.com )

- Mecool KM6 Deluxe Edition (Prime Video only. Gigabit ethernet. WiFi 6. AV1 hardware decoding. 4GB of RAM. Available soon at mecoolonline.com )

- Minix Neo T5 (No Netflix/Prime Video. Gigabit ethernet. Remote control doesn't have a microphone)

- Nvidia Shield TV (The most expensive but powerful)

- Xiaomi Mi Box S/4K

- Xiaomi Mi TV Stick (1080p only)

For more info about all certified Android TV devices, head over to Android TV Guide website.

BiggussDikkuss

I use Netflix, disney+, Amazon prime video for streaming and also play games.

If you need that then it means you have to get a legit Google Certified and Netflix Approved Android TV device, and if the Shield is out of you budget look at the Ematic 4K Ultra:

https://www.amazon.com/4K-Ultra-HD-Android-Box/dp/B07NGKQB88

There is literally only one device with what you want with GigaE - that is the Nvidia Shield.

Otherwise if it's local user content video playback only (No Netflix, Amazon Prime etc) then look in this post:

https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=252916

Option #2 which will be a very snappy setup - sub $100.

Downside is only FAT32 USB storage support.

A 2019 Fire TV Cube ($80) + adapter ($12):

https://www.aftvnews.com/everything-you-can-do-with-the-amazon-fire-tv-cubes-micro-usb-port-ethernet-device-storage-external-drives-peripherals-flirc-otg-and-more/

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the TiVo stream 4k might be good for you since it has an extra usb c port on it so you can expand with that, you can find them for $30-40 open box on eBay or $50 on amazon

rbm78bln

How about the new Google Chromecast with Google TV?

With its combined ethernet-poweruspply it has also wired network via it's otg port, which should also be capable of accessing usb-storage devices.

rk_29

u/latinriky78 has a great list and is happy to answer questions on his recommendations.

nipsip

H9 X3 - $46