is the Xiaomi MI BOX S still the best cheap option out there?

by horizonrave

Have both a Shield TV and Vodafone TV (Australia).

Looking for another budget Android TV box.

Has to support Netflix app.

Is the Xiaomi MI BOX S still the best cheap option out there?

Many thanks!

Ghostrider5666

I just bought a Verizon Stream TV and its better than my Mi Box.

tehrzky

yeah. Xiaomi Mi Box S or Shield < the only good thing.. i

ZjaZjoe

I only use the mi box for watching bluray remux files on kodi. And it's a champ. It passthrough the lossless audio and it puts out 4k HDR without a hiccup. I actually see no reason to go for shield tv when you want to stream/watch videos.

The reason I use my netflix on tv to stream is because it supports dolby vision whilst mi box doesn't.

AE1360

Careful if you use Hulu. The Android update they did a month or so ago messed it up and nobody has fixed it. I don't have the issue but the reviews on playstore show it + my in-laws which will only work now if they cast to it.

skinnykid108

Yes it is. I have a Shield as my main box for my living room and Mi for the bedroom. Cant beat the $29 Walmart special

NISHITH_8800

Google is supposed to launch its owner android tv stick in coming months. It will look like Chromecast ultra but will have complete Android tv experience.

PM_ME_YOUR_EXPRESSO

It is pretty much the only option. And you're still much better off with the shield.