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We test Android TV boxes by connecting them to a 4K OLED TV, running through the setup process and installing as many apps as we can from a range including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Now TV, BBC iPlayer and All4.
The best Android TV boxes and sticks for 2021 are: Best overall – Nvidia shield TV pro: £179, Currys.co.uk Best Android TV stick – Amazon Fire TV stick 4K max: £36.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Overview
- The best Android box of 2024 in full:
- 1. Nvidia Shield TV Pro
- 2. Amazon Fire TV Cube
- 3. Khadas Edge2
- 4. Turewell T9
- 5. MINIX NEO U9-H
- 6. Mecool MK9 Pro
- 7. Ematic Jetstream
- 8. A95X Max
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last updated 6 February 2024
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Reasons to buy
+ Powerful + Many features + High-spec PC gaming + HDR formats The latest Nvidia Shield Pro doesn’t do much new, but doesn't have to in order to remain the best streaming box and retro gaming machine out there. An Android-powered set-top-box / games console, it's about as powerful as streaming devices come, and is jam-packed with features that will tempt movie and video game fans alike. Whether you're after high-spec PC gaming streamed to your TV, or 4K movies in multiple HDR formats, it's got you covered. It does offer less value for money than previous models however, despite a spec bump. Read our full Nvidia Shield TV Pro review. •^ Back to the top
Reasons to buy
+ Fire TV OS + Processor upgrade + Dolby Vision Using Fire TV OS, a variation of Android, Amazon’s newest Fire TV Cube is, by far, our favorite Amazon streaming device – better in so many ways than the Amazon Fire TV Cube that was released in 2017. The processor upgrade and inclusion of Dolby Vision are great new additions and, in spite of a few shortcomings, help solidify the Cube's spot as one of the best streaming players to be released this year. The Fire TV Cube has always been rock-solid in terms of performance, but the latest version introduces a number of upgrades that make it even faster. Read our full Amazon Fire TV Cube review. •^ Back to the top
Reasons to buy
+ Well designed bootloader + Snappy CPU + Compact + Low-power + Schematic available
Reasons to avoid
- Expensive - Lack of external I/O ports The Khadas Edge2 is as good as it gets in terms of performance in a small package. It is as big as a pack of cards and will handily outperform the new Raspberry Pi 5 in all benchmarks. Under the hood, the Edge 2 includes a real-time clock with battery, stereo microphone, plenty of IO ports, and three camera interfaces. The built-in fan whispers just a bit, even when drawing 10W under CPU stress. If the main reason to get the Edge 2 is a desktop-class CPU, its main drawbacks remain a high MSRP and small IO connectors to play with, unlike the fully fledge 2.54mm connector found on the Raspberry. What we liked in the Edge 2 was the OOWOW boot system, which simplifies the installation of various OS on the eMMC flash memory. The Edge 2 is an excellent alternative to a small desktop PC and will pay for itself with the electricity saved over an Intel CPU. Read our full Khadas Edge2 review. •^ Back to the top
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+ Android 9.0 Pie + Good interface + Decent range of games + 4K HD + Save bandwidth The Turewell T9 Android 9.0 TV box comes with Android 9.0 Pie, making it fast and efficient. This Android TV box offers a decent range of games, an attractive user interface (for the cost), and Google Play Store support which grants you access to an eclectic mix of experiences. It also supports video decoding and plays almost all popular audio and video formats, including 4K HD video. And moreover, its H.265 decoding will save 50% of streaming bandwidth compared H.264, providing the ability to play thousands of Android games on a large 4K screen while enjoying a higher quality experience with less buffering. •^ Back to the top
Reasons to buy
+ 60fps + Full HDR10 support + Cheap
Reasons to avoid
- Empty List Featuring speedy video that stretches up to 60fps, the NEO U9-H 64-bit Media Hub for Android delivers smooth, responsive, and crystal-clear picture quality thanks to its 4K capabilities. Even better, the U9-H offers impressive picture performance thanks to full HDR10 support. Its HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology widens the color spectrum, displaying brighter whites and deeper blacks, accentuating the contrast to create a more natural, vibrant viewing experience. All of this is available in a package that costs less than $50 / £50 / AUD$80. •^ Back to the top
Reasons to buy
+ YouTube in 4K + HDR10 + Bluetooth voice control + Google Assistant Powered by the S905X2, the latest chipset from Amlogic, the Mecool MK9 Pro can display YouTube in 4K and boasts HDR10 alongside HLG HDR and H.265(HEVC) video encoding for enhanced contrast, color and clarity. Handily, it sports a voice control function and comes with a Bluetooth voice control remote controller, allowing you to operate the TV box using voice commands, which is both novel and useful. With Google Assistant built in, the Mecool MK9 Pro also makes it easy to control your smart home at the same time. •^ Back to the top
Reasons to buy
+ 4K Ultra HD + Netflix, Hulu, and PBS Kids + 60 FPS video + Bluetooth voice search Buying your first Android TV box? Then the Ematic Jetstream 4K Ultra HD TV Box could be the one for you. The Jetstream 4K Ultra HD Android TV Box with Voice Search Remote is, in our view, the perfect starting point to learn more about TV boxes. It provides access to more than 450,000 movies and TV shows across 4,500+ paid and free channels, including streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and PBS Kids. The miniature (and surprisingly affordable) marvel supports 60 FPS video at 4K resolution while the included remote has built-in Bluetooth voice search technology so that you can use your voice to browse, install, and play more apps, games, movies, and shows. •^ Back to the top
Reasons to buy
+ Unique video recording function + Dual band WiFi + Smartphone as remote This well-connected Android TV box is equipped with 2.4GHz + 5GHz Dual Band WIFI, in addition to 10M/100M/1000M Ethernet Lan, which improves the problem of small wireless signal coverage by enabling signals to be received from all corners. It also packs Bluetooth 5.0 for fast data transmission to compatible devices. We’re fans of the A95X Max's unique video recording function, which lets you record videos to share with your family and friends when desired. And who needs a remote control? With this model you can use your smartphone as a remote to navigate recorded clips. •^ Back to the top
- Sky Stream review. last updated 31 October 23. Updated There’s finally a way to enjoy Sky without needing to install a satellite dish or buy a new TV.
- Sky Q review. last updated 31 October 23. Updated A bit old-fashioned in some ways, but Sky Q still trumps the newer Sky Stream overall. Updated.
- Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation) review. published 1 May 23. The Fire TV Cube is a beefed-up smart streamer with Alexa at its core – but how does it fair in the picture and sound departments?
- Apple TV 4K (2022) review. published 14 April 23. The latest Apple TV 4K model is more powerful and cheaper than its predecessor, making it pretty hard to pick faults.
- Chromecast with Google TV. The best Android TV box overall. $50 at Best Buy. Bottom line: In the world of Android TV boxes, the Chromecast with Google TV easily stands out as the best one to get.
- NVIDIA Shield TV. The best alternative Android TV box. $145 at Amazon. Bottom line: In the world of Android TV boxes, the NVIDIA Shield TV easily stands out as one of the best ones to get.
- NVIDIA Shield TV Pro. The best premium Android TV box. $200 at Amazon. Bottom line: The Shield TV Pro is a lot like the regular Shield TV above, though it comes with a few notable upgrades.
- TiVo Stream 4K. The best value Android TV box. $39 at Amazon. Bottom line: Want an Android TV box on a budget? The TiVo Stream 4K isn't as feature-rich as the Shield TV, but it delivers all of the basics while keeping more money in your wallet.
Nov 28, 2023 · The best IPTV boxes you can buy in 2023. 1. Roku Express: Best budget streamer. Price when reviewed: £30 | Check price at Amazon. Now that Sky has discontinued its Now TV Smart Stick, the Roku Express is the best budget smart stick option out there, with only Amazon’s Fire Stick Lite offering serious competition.
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