What "smart"-dongle should I buy for my TV?

by Norci

I just bought a Philips 58PUS7855 with Saphi OS. I don't really watch that much TV so I didn't care to spend extra for Android TV, but I do want to purchase an additional dongle to turn TV into something better, mostly for streaming from PC but also better app support.

I am completely new to whole smart TV thing, so I am not sure what dongle to buy. What I can see, the two most popular choices are Chromecast 4 and Xiaomi Mi Box, what's the difference? Or are there some other alternative to the two?

I'm looking to be able to easily stream whatever from my PC, both desktop and media, have a decent selection of apps to compensate for TV's poor OS. I would also like to stream games to TV if possible, is that manageable on the new Chromecast/Mi Box or input lag is still too big and I need a cable or something else?

CuvisTheConqueror

The Nvidia Shield is the best you can buy, the Chromecast With Google TV is the best value for the money. I would probably go with the Shield for your use case.

N_McG56

If your looking to stream from your PC and stream games I'd recommend the nvidia shield tv pro. It's the most expensive but should check all your boxes

AlfieMulcahy

The Chromecast with Google TV seems like it fits your situation the best.

wgn_luv

Stay away from Mi Box. It's pretty old hardware.

j2225

Take a look here Android Tv Buyers Guide , and you can choose what's best for you and your budget

bebop_korsakoff

Chromecast with Google TV. If you don't already have a big library of games on your pc, you could also install the stadia TV, that works wonders for me (but doesn't work for games you already own - I had only few, in case check GeForce now, but the service is not free)

SilenceMuseum

I just got a Mi TV Stick and I think I'm returning it. It is slow and restarted itself a few times during watching.

JimboLodisC

These days I'm recommending a Chromecast with Google TV for $50 unless they want to game or really want the smoothest UI experience, in which case I recommend a Shield TV instead.