Looking for a replacement streaming box.

by DroneOfDoom

So, I’m looking to replace my current streaming box, a Roku Ultra, because my mother wants to get a streaming box for her TV (a PS3 era Sony Bravia that cannot install new apps) and there’s some features I am missing, so I’m giving her my old device and getting a new device for me instead.

My main concerns are streaming services and image/audio quality. I have a 4k HDR TV hooked up via TOSLINK to a 5.1 AC receiver. Playing files off an external USB source would be nice, but not as much of a priority as the streaming.

pawdog

If you like Roku the Roku Stick 4k is very good. If you are looking to get away from Roku the $20 Onn UHD is the best budget device on the market. Based on the small amount of info you provided it doesn't seem like you need more than that. You can add a USB hub for using a hard drive if you want.

t1000i

Nivea Shield is the best for audio & Video

latinriky78

CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES ONLY:

- AirTV Mini (More info at http://airtv.net/products )

- Directv Stream (More info at http://www.directv.com/stream/technology )

- Tivo Stream 4K (Dolby Vision & Atmos certified. 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/home/accessories/verizon-stream-tv/ )

CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE US, EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD:

- Chromecast with Google TV (Dolby Vision & Atmos certified. more info at http://tv.google )

- Realme stick with Google TV (AV1 hardware decoding. More info at http://buy.realme.com/in/goods/426 )

- Mecool KD3 stick with Google TV (AV1 hardware decoding. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

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

- Homatics Box R HD and 4K boxes and dongles (AV1 hardware decoding. 8GB of internal storage. More info at http://homatics.com )

- Homatic Box R 4K Plus (AV1 hardware decoding. Dolby Vision & Atmos certified. Gigabit ethernet. WiFi 6. 4GB of RAM. 32GB internal storage. More info at http://homatics.com )

- Mecool KD5 stick (AV1 hardware decoding. 1080p max resolution. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

- Mecool KM2 Plus (AV1 hardware decoding. S905X4-B SoC for Dolby Digital Plus to Dolby Digital conversion. More info at http://mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

- Nvidia Shield (The most expensive. Dolby Vision & Atmos certified. Gigabit ethernet. AI upscaling. Suitable for gaming. More info at http://nvidiashield.com )

- SkyStream Max (It's expensive. AV1 hardware decoding. 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. More info at http://skystreamx.com )

- Xiaomi Stick 4K (AV1 hardware decoding. Dolby Vision & Atmos certified. More info at http://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/ )

- Walmart Onn (More info at http://walmart.com )

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 AT http://mecoolonline.com WHERE YOU CAN GET A 10% DISCOUNT WITH THE CODE "MECOOLBOX" AT CHECKOUT:

- Mecool KM6 Classic Edition (AV1 hardware decoding)

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- Mecool KM7 (AV1 hardware decoding. 2GB/16GB and 4GB/64GB versions)

- Mecool KT1 (AV1 hardware decoding. DVB-T2/S2/C tuner built-in)

- Mecool Now (AV1 hardware decoding. Built-in camera and microphone for videoconferencing)

- Mecool KD2 stick (AV1 hardware decoding)

- Mecool HomePlus KA1 (AV1 hardware decoding. Built-in speaker. DVB-T2/C tuner built-in variant)

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

Darkstar1878

Maybe look at the new Apple TV 2022 or last years model

jerrame1

https://buzztvglobal.com/products/buzztv-x5-128-ai-free-shipping

https://www.formuler.tv/z11pro

All-new Fire TV Cube, Hands-free streaming device with Alexa, Wi-Fi 6E, 4K Ultra HD https://a.co/d/cEV8TCf

These are some of the best devices in my opinion I left out the second GEN cube, not exactly android, but it’s a version of android. Definitely not an apole tv!