Ive been using a Nexus Player for quite a while and its starting to cause more issues then its worth so im looking for a replacement box to use and am hoping for some suggestions here.
We mostly use Kodi on it but also occasionally use Plex and Netflix. What is my best bet for a box to replace my nexus player with these days?
Best bet? Shield. It is by far the best Android box made. But I also own a MiBox. If your budget isn't $200 it'll do the job.
Mibox used to have issues with Plex. Not sure if those are fixed now but it is the most comparable replacement for the Nexus player.
Also the new Roku streaming stick is great, but had trade offs. No casting, but has power and volume built in to the remote.
If you can afford it just get a Shield
I replaced mine with a MiBox, and am completely happy. I don't use HDR or 4K though so YMMV. Shield is complete overkill for my use cases (Netflix and Kodi).
I replaced my Nexus Player with a MiBox, but wasn't impressed. I didn't want to spend the money on a shield so I went the Roku route and bought a Streaming Stick+. It's been great and I can still access stuff from Google Play Movies & TV.
I'll probably replace my last Nexus Player soon. I don't really see anything coming from Android TV that I must have. In fact, I gain access to Amazon Video on Roku because they aren't having a platform war with Google.
I'm extremely satisfied with the purchasing the Mi Box. It can stream anything I want without any buffering. I just wish it had more options. Like bigger storage space or SD Card slot like other media streaming devices.
I've read numerous positive reviews for the Shield. But if all you're doing is streaming, it will be a waste of money. Not that I am assuming to know your finances. You wouldn't build a gaming PC just to surf the web and to use Office.
In my opinion, a Mi Box or the H96 Max H2 is the way to go.
How does shield compare to Nexus player?
Wait for the new supposed google game system
Shield...