Time for a new Android TV box to replace my MeCool M8S PRO L that is nearly 3 years old ....

by mikekwik

and still running android 7 Nougat. I can tell its fading and not keeping up.

So what Android TV box out there is super cheap, is rooted, runs Android 11 ( or will get Android 11 and 12 etc ) has around 4GB ram / 64GB rom and I dont need DRM netflix since I just use KODI, iptv etc ?

oh and great cooling is top importance too, I dont want to run fans just for a box. I dont play the heat producing game stuff just watch tv. Oh and a good remote that doesn't need that mouse toggle app something more modern than that setup.

Any reccomendations ? and why ? prefer 50-70 bucks range

Julian_JmK

I'd just go for a Google TV thing, they're really good

trainer235643

Onn or google chromecast.

latinriky78

Take a look at my list:

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 )

- Dynalink TV dongle (More info at http://dynalink.life )

- Homatics Box Q (More info at http://homatics.tv/products/homatics-box-q )

- Homatics Dongle Q (More info at http://homatics.tv/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)

For more info about all certified Android TV devices, head over to www.androidtv-guide.com website.

ToastyWoasty

I am also lurking here to find a upgrade/replacement of my old box which has been slowly dying. My main thing is sports but movies are nice once in a while. I am not looking for a cheap alternative but just want something that is easy to use, fast, and reliable.

point_me_to_the_exit

I would stay away from another Chinese box. They don't get security updates and many (most?) have some form of spyware.

norski11

Don't buy anything mecool,If you get a deflective box like I did, mecool wants you to send it back at your expense. I didn't order a deflective box and I should not have to pay to send it back. Very expensive from USA to China. Buy from someone that stands behind their product and offers free returns.

Kloop4ever

I would suggest KM2. Viewed many videos on Youtube, it is the Chromecast with Google TV Killer.