Hi all!
I’m looking into buying my first android box / stick.
I’m looking into: Fire Stick 4K Max
Xiaomi TV stick 4K
Realme TV stick 4k
Google Chromecast
Nokia Streaming Box 8000
What do you guys recommend? Also other suggestions are welcome!
I’m from Europe by the way 🙂
ONN 4k box from walmart. It's a great device for $20....
You have choice between new Xiaomi TV Stick 4K and new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max . That's best low budget devices! If you want to spend more don't look any further: nVidia Shield TV Pro 16GB (2019)
Xiaomi Mi Box S is old...
New Xiaomi TV Stick 4K stick advantages compared to Xiaomi Mi Box S:
Realme 4K TV stick does not have support for Dolby Vision! MECOOL KD3 4K Google TV Stick: beware no mention of Dolby Vision support, only HDR10 & HLG
Fire Stick is running Amazon's forked Android, not Android TV and the UI is a mess and full of ads.
The best choice for an Android TV device is still the Nvidia Shield, as long as you plan to use it to the max though.
From the ones you posted above, I'd choose the Chromecast w/GTV if you don't plan on connecting anything to it, or the Nokia for its physical ports (this is what I have, FWIW).
It all depends on what you want to do with it. For just watching Netflix and YouTube you can choose virtually any of these.
I recommend the Chromecast with google Tv(your 4th option)
https://store.google.com/us/product/chromecast_google_tv?hl=en-US
I have been using it for a few months now and I like it a lot.
Nvidia Shield, it's worth the high price tag
I think it depends on how much you're willing to expend, and what features your TV has. Like, Dolby Vision / Atmos, or HDR10 and stuff.
I got me a Realme TV Stick 4k recently on Aliexpress, i'm still waiting for it. I have a 4k HDR10 LG TV, so the Realme is the best option for me.
This should help you decide. I’d recommend the CCWGTV.
I have used mibox3, mibox s, Google cc with TV and now i use Nvidia shield pro most time.
I used it for iptv streaming online like Netflix, Prime etc..
Things very important for me:
My advice is run away from the stick devices because they usually haven't a good processor.
Google CC is good and support Dolby vision and Atmos..
I will prefer (Xiaomi box and TiVo stream 4k) over Google cc.
Keep in mind Mibox don't support Dolby vision & Atmos
right now I'm happy with Nvidia shield but tbh for a guy who's not interested in games it's not worth the price.
Save money for a shield it is worth it.
Please don't hesitate if you have any doubts about the following list.
CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR EUROPE ONLY:
- EKO KATV10
- Nokia Streaming Box 8000 (More info at http://nokia.com/shop/streaming-devices/nokia-streaming-box-8000 ).
- Strong Leap-S1 (More info at http://strong.tv/en/products/ip-tv-receivers/leap-s1 )
- Youin (by Engel).
CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE US, EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD:
- Chromecast with Google TV (more info at http://tv.google )
- Mecool KD3 with Google TV (More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
- Dynalink TV dongle (More info at http://dynalink.life )
- Homatics Box Q (More info at http://homatics.eu/products/homatics-box-q )
- Homatics Dongle Q (More info at http://homatics.eu/products/homatics-dongle-q )
- Mecool KM2 (More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
- Nvidia Shield TV (The most expensive but powerful, recommended for gaming. More info at http://shield.nvidia.com )
- Walmart Onn (More info at http://walmart.com )
CERTIFIED ANDROID TV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATIONS THAT USE THE NOW OLD AMLOGIC S905X SoC:
- Xiaomi Mi Box S (More info at http://mi.com/global/mi-box-s )
- Ematic Jetstream (More info at http://androidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/ematic-jetstream-tv-box )
CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH ONLY PRIME VIDEO FOR THE US, EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD:
- Formuler GTV (Gigabit ethernet. Exclusive MYTVOnline2 app for IPTV. More info at http://formuler.tv/gtv )
WARNING!, ALTHOUGH MECOOL IS THE BEST OEM WHEN IT COMES TO RELEASING NEW DEVICES EVERY YEAR, THEY ARE THE WORST WHEN IT COMES TO RELEASING FIRMWARE UPDATES TO FIX BUGS AND ISSUES, IF YOU DON'T MIND ABOUT THAT, YOU CAN GET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MODELS:
- Mecool KM6 Classic Edition (AV1 hardware decoding. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
- Mecool KM6 Deluxe Edition (AV1 hardware decoding. Gigabit ethernet. WiFi 6. 4GB of RAM. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
- Mecool KM7 (AV1 hardware decoding. 2GB/16GB and 4GB/64GB versions. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
- Mecool KT1 (AV1 hardware decoding. DVB-T2/S2/C tuner built-in. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
- Mecool Now (An Android TV device with a built-in camera and microphone, suitable for videoconferencing. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
- Mecool KD2 TV Stick (AV1 hardware decoding. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)
For more info about all certified Android TV devices, head over to www.androidtv-guide.com website.
Personally, I'd avoid any device from a Chinese company.
If we disregard price for a moment the best device there is is the Nvidia Shield. If cost doesn't matter it takes the cake hands down.
For every other case I'd recommend the Chromecast with Google TV. I do also like the Mi Box S, however I'd only recommend it if it's available for a significantly lower price than the Chromecast.
The one device I would definitely avoid are Amazons FireTV devices. Absoluetly terrible UX imo.