And, what are the main differences between Chinese and Global version of Mi Box S?
Edit- Now I think the Chrome-cast With Google TV is the one I should buy. Are there any Cons?
And, what are the main differences between Chinese and Global version of Mi Box S?
Edit- Now I think the Chrome-cast With Google TV is the one I should buy. Are there any Cons?
MiBox S is not bad but Chromecast with Google TV is better. I have both and the CC has better quality and reliability.
Best bang for your buck is the ONN box from Walmart. Use mine daily and works great.
Mi Box is okay. I have three.
The shield is good, I have the 2015 pro model. Replaced the HDD with an SSD.
Chromecast looks fantastic, I don't have one. Based on complaints, you can't really update the apps or the software because of limited storage space LOL look into that more though, not sure if they have a workaround yet.
I'd recommend buying an old shield, I bought mine for 80 CAD with the controller, remote and shield with a 500 GB HDD. If you go this route, make sure to replace your HDD with an SSD - it's a simple process with a driver cloner and hugely beneficial.
Do you know if you have other choices in your country. Mi Box-S is kind of old at this point. Not something I would buy as a new device.
It's really about the specs that matter to you. Questions to decide a priority on:
If the CCwGTV is your winner, there are split-out USC-c cakes that just add a USB port for storage if you don't care about adding other devices or ethernet. Adding a flash drive to that wouldn't require a new power adapter. Some hubs can get away with it, but most recommend a stronger adapter if you start to actually use the hub.
https://www.androidtv-guide.com/ can help you sort through your choices faster.
If going Xiaomi, you'd want the Mi TV stick 4k v2, as it's the newest, but it's also expansion limited.
Get the Mi Stick 4K If you do not need the usb port
Honestly, if you can afford it, the Shield TV is the best overall experience. Nvidia supports the hell out of the device with consistent software and security updates. It also has the CPU and storage capacity that should give the device a relatively long shelf life.
If you can’t afford the $150+ on a Shield, the Chromecast with Google TV would be my pick. The only hesitation I have about that device is storage issues have been a consistent issue that users face. 8GB of storage just simply isn’t enough and workarounds to expand storage can be costly and inconsistent. The processor also is pretty weak, though still useable.
Google Tv better option than mi box s. But if you want a android tv device, you must look new android tv sticks
CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES ONLY:
- AirTV Mini (More info at airtv.net/products)
- AT&T TV (More info at http://att.com/tv/device-features )
- Tivo Stream 4K (More info at http://tivo.com/products/stream-4k )
- T-Mobile TVision HUB (More info at http://t-mobile.com/tvision/services/hub )
- Verizon Stream TV (AV1 hardware decoding. More info at http://verizon.com/products/verizon-stream-tv-gen-2 )
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)
- Mecool HomePlus KA1 (Android TV speaker with AV1 hardware decoding, DVB-T/T2/C variant. 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.
The MI Box sucks. I have it. I ended up buying NVidia Shield TV and Pro and running them Alongside and yes, the MiBox can do some things but not that well.
I use a Chromecast with Google tv connected to a usb c hub with ethernet with 200gb usb stick & works really good no buffer
just so you know, Mi Box S/Mi Box is from 2016. Get a Realme Google TV Stick 4K
If you only use Netflix and YouTube it works. Otherwise reccomend a Shield. Mi box does only "most" media server content, depending on video or just audio bitrate. Also have a pi4 but as a server, 1080p only slightly better, no 4k.
Nvidia shield tv, anything else is a waste of time imo.
#BUZZTV
If you're in the US then get the ONN box (not stick) from Walmart. Same performance as CCwGTV at a third the price.