Android TV Box

[~sabaisabai~]

Hi guys

Need your expert advice. I was looking to get x96 mini tv box but many version. which one the latest and good?

- x96mini
- x96mini plus
- x96Q
- x96mini 5G

Or are they almost the same?? Thank you

 

[Earthling]

anyone got recommendations for a bluetooth remote? or one for mibox S?

 

[xiaofan]

Hi guys

Need your expert advice. I was looking to get x96 mini tv box but many version. which one the latest and good?

- x96mini
- x96mini plus
- x96Q
- x96mini 5G

Or are they almost the same?? Thank you

It is better not to buy generic no brand boxes like X96. It is much better to buy branded quality box like Mi Box S.

Anyway, X96 Mini was my first TV box buy in early 2018. It is based on the low end Amlogic S905W CPU. It has thermal issues and I will avoid this box now in 2021.

X96Q is based on lower end H313 CPU. I will avoid this box.

X96 Mini Plus and X96 Mini 5G are based on newer generation S905W4 CPU. However the review is poor. So I will avoid them as well.

REVIEW: X96 Mini+ a small TV-Box with a supposed new SoC S905W4 | AndroidPCtv

X96 Mini+ is the new Android TV-Box that we present today its analysis or review. A device that theoretically includes a new SoC Amlogic S905W4, a chip that brings little new features as we shall see. Inside this X96 Mini+ we find the alleged new SoC Amlogic S905W4, we say alleged because all...

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[xiaofan]

Just tried meWatch on my Mi Box S and it seems to work okay with live TV. I did not check VOD.

And Singtel Cast and Singtel TV GO are still working.

The reports in this forum say that Singtel Cast does not work with Google Chromecast 2020. That is kind of strange.

 

[gregory_choo]

Just tried meWatch on my Mi Box S and it seems to work okay with live TV. I did not check VOD.

And Singtel Cast and Singtel TV GO are still working.

The reports in this forum say that Singtel Cast does not work with Google Chromecast 2020. That is kind of strange.

both live and vod should be working well on mewatch app.

with this app, it is not necessary to buy dvd-t2 set top box for those people without dvd-t2 t2 ready tv.

 

[Raven.Tech]

apparently the price for Mi Box S has increased from 70-ish to 80++ now, it is a good box though...

 

[xiaofan]

apparently the price for Mi Box S has increased from 70-ish to 80++ now, it is a good box though...

There are alternatives.

1) Google Chromecast 2020, it is better than Mi Box S but it costs a bit higher in SG. And the report here says it does not work with Singtel Cast.

REVIEW: Chromecast with Google TV the new Google bet for Streaming | AndroidPCtv

Chromecast with Google TV is the new concept of Chromecast created by Google of which we present today its analysis or review. A device that introducs the new Google TV launcher, changing the classic Android TV launcher, the core of this system is Android TV 10. In this small TV-Stick we find...

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2) Mecool KM2, again cost a bit higher

REVIEW: Mecool KM2, new Android TV-Box with Netflix 4K support | AndroidPCtv

Mecool KM2 is the TV-Box certified with Netflix 4K support that we will see today in its analysis or review. This new device has Android TV 10 OS, has Google certification and interesting hardware. The new Mecool KM2 has a solvent Amlogic S905X2-B processor that allows moving Android TV agilely...

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3) Dynalink Android TV Box, need to buy from US

Robot or human?

4) TiVo Stream 4K, need to buy from US

Robot or human?

REVIEW: TiVo Stream 4K, the alternative to Chromecast Google TV | AndroidPCtv

TiVo Stream 4K is an interesting Android TV-Stick of which we present today on our review. This Tivo TV-Stick has Android TV 9, Google certification and all the permissions to watch streaming services in high quality. The small TiVo Stream 4K integrates the Amlogic S905Y2 SoC that we have known...

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5) Walmart onn. Android TV UHD Streaming Device (box format, from US Walmart)

Robot or human?

 

[ridiculous?]

Hello sexperts, is there a box or tablet(without built in battery) that run the normal android OS(found in hp and tablets)?

 

[gregory_choo]

Hello sexperts, is there a box or tablet(without built in battery) that run the normal android OS(found in hp and tablets)?

most of the android boxes are using normal android os, especially those super cheaaap versions.

 

[ridiculous?]

most of the android boxes are using normal android os, especially those super cheaaap versions.

Thought these boxes use android TV?

 

[xiaofan]

Thought these boxes use android TV?

No, only the better ones use Google certified Android TV OS, like Mi Box S, Nvidia Shield TV, Minix NEO T5 (not Netflix certified), etc.

The lower cost ones and no brand ones use the normal phone version of Android OS.

 

[ridiculous?]

May I know which are the recommended or best that uses phone version of Android OS?

 

[xiaofan]

May I know which are the recommended or best that uses phone version of Android OS?

What is your budget and requirement? And why do you need phone version of Android TV box? In most cases, official Android TV OS is better for TV boxes.

If you really want that option, you can conside things like Amazon FireTV Cube 2019 (if you need Netflix certification), Minix NEO U22-XJ, Beelink GT-King, or cheaper S905X3 boxes (not many good brands now).

Recommeded boxes: Mi Box S, Google Chrome Cast 2020, Nvidia Shield TV and Mecool KM2 (all of them runs official Google Android TV OS, and all are certified by Netflix). If not required Netflix, you can consider Minix NEO T5 and Mecool KM1. They are also running certified Google Android TV OS, but no Netflix certification.

 

[ridiculous?]

Thanks. Not using for TV so no problem.

 

[lolo1972sg]

What is your budget and requirement? And why do you need phone version of Android TV box? In most cases, official Android TV OS is better for TV boxes.

If you really want that option, you can conside things like Amazon FireTV Cube 2019 (if you need Netflix certification), Minix NEO U22-XJ, Beelink GT-King, or cheaper S905X3 boxes (not many good brands now).

Recommeded boxes: Mi Box S, Google Chrome Cast 2020, Nvidia Shield TV and Mecool KM2 (all of them runs official Google Android TV OS, and all are certified by Netflix). If not required Netflix, you can consider Minix NEO T5 and Mecool KM1. They are also running certified Google Android TV OS, but no Netflix certification.

if i wish to get more RAM (at least 4GB) and more ROM (16GB) because my son would always download lots of games to play, then what would be your recommendations pls? I don't really need netflix but I do wish to watch chinese/korean drama as well as live stream sport events pls.
Budget wise, let's say below $120 or there about? Yup, would prefer android TV OS.
Thanks in adv

 

[xiaofan]

if i wish to get more RAM (at least 4GB) and more ROM (16GB) because my son would always download lots of games to play, then what would be your recommendations pls? I don't really need netflix but I do wish to watch chinese/korean drama as well as live stream sport events pls.
Budget wise, let's say below $120 or there about? Yup, would prefer android TV OS.
Thanks in adv

Mecool KM6 Deluxe is probably good for you, S905X4 CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, it is around your budget (S$120-S$130) , 4GB/64GB is probably a bit above your budget (S$130-S$140), with a quick search from Shopee.

But this will not be good for more demanding games.

REVIEW: Mecool KM6 Deluxe with Amlogic S905X4 SoC and Google Certification | AndroidPCtv

Mecool KM6 Deluxe its the new Android TV-Box of which we present today on his review. A device that has Android TV 10 and Google certification for its services. Inside this Mecool KM6 Deluxe we find the new SoC Amlogic S905X4 that brings as main novelty the inclusion of the AV1 codec that is...

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[xiaofan]

If you need to play more demanding games than the S905X4 CPU can handle, then S922X based box is needed. It will be above your budget.

For example, Beelink GT-King is a popular S922X based box with 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage.

REVIEW: Beelink GT-King with Amlogic S922X | AndroidPCtv

Beelink GT-King is an Android TV-Box model that we present today in our review, in this device we find the new Amlogic S922X Hexa core SoC that we have seen in detail in our recent comparison, a model that replaces the previous one Amlogic S912 Octa core. This TV-Box integrates a total of 4GB of ...

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None of them will beat Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2019 for Android gaming among all the Android TV boxes.

Nvidia Shield TV Pro review

Still the best streaming box on the market

www.techradar.com

Nvidia Shield TV Pro review: setting the standard for media streamers

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a streaming and gaming powerhouse

www.t3.com

 

[lolo1972sg]

If you need to play more demanding games than the S905X4 CPU can handle, then S922X based box is needed. It will be above your budget.

For example, Beelink GT-King is a popular S922X based box with 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage.

REVIEW: Beelink GT-King with Amlogic S922X | AndroidPCtv

Beelink GT-King is an Android TV-Box model that we present today in our review, in this device we find the new Amlogic S922X Hexa core SoC that we have seen in detail in our recent comparison, a model that replaces the previous one Amlogic S912 Octa core. This TV-Box integrates a total of 4GB of ...

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None of them will beat Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2019 for Android gaming among all the Android TV boxes.

Nvidia Shield TV Pro review

Still the best streaming box on the market

www.techradar.com

Nvidia Shield TV Pro review: setting the standard for media streamers

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a streaming and gaming powerhouse

www.t3.com

Ok. Thanks a lot for the advice. Much appreciated.

 

[achonghan]

Hi guys,

Newbie here.
I am considering XiaoMi MiBox S and wondering if it comes with live streaming apps or do I have to search for the apps and download it myself?

I am cancelling the cable TV and hence was planning to get live streaming from the android box instead.

Appreciate your replies.

 

[Just Me]

Hi guys,
Newbie here.
I am considering XiaoMi MiBox S and wondering if it comes with live streaming apps or do I have to search for the apps and download it myself?
I am cancelling the cable TV and hence was planning to get live streaming from the android box instead.
Appreciate your replies.

Only got built-in streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon prime video, Hulu etc. Also has Disney plus which can be downloaded from the play store