Please give recommendation on AndroidTV box

by lutel

Recently Chromecast dropped support for USB Audio, for me critical feature (I'm using external DAC with HD audio support). It looks like the feature will never come back, so I'm looking for a new media streaming box on Android.
I'm looking for a box with full DRM support (to watch Netflix in 4k), USB-Audio support and preferably able to stream flac music from local storage (from sd-card or USB stick). I've checked list of devices supporting DRM ( https://www.androidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/netflix-amazon-atv-certified/ ) So far i'm considering them:

NVidia Shield 2019 (AI upscaling feature looks tempting),
Homatic Box R 4K Plus
Nokia Streaming Box 8010

Could you recommend for or against any of them? Maybe there are some other boxes DRM-certified worth to check?

rioit_

Nvidia Shield

lament

Nvidia Shield Pro is always the answer. And it's on sale in the US for $175 everywhere - which is rare.

Redditburd

Shield is the only answer. Mine has been going strong every day for years.

NotHunterBiden

Shield Pro owner since launch. Nothing on the market comes close in quality and support.

CuriousSeesaw832

I said for the longest time, sheilds are overpriced for what I need. Got one couple years ago and what a difference, well worth the money.

je1992

If money is not a problem the answer is always shield tv pro.

Dsspite being 3 years old nothing beats it yet

PogMoThoin22

Just get the Shield if you have the budget for it, it's still the best. Do not get the tube Shield though, it's poor

mariospeedragon

If your just wanting to use paid apps and like one iptv service …then the ONN box will suffice. However, if this will be for you primary tv , you really should get a shield pro for overall quality.

All boxes have ups and downs with firmware and all that stuff, but even though the shield has sometimes angered me….nvidia usually gets things figured out rather quickly. It’s always a good idea to wait a while to make sure new update won’t break anything crucial….other than that, you’d be hard pressed to find a box better than the shield pro.

technoklutz

With that kind of expectations for a streaming box, why not consider building an SFX HTPC? It is upgradable plus you got it all in one box. Might be twice the price at first but will surely go a long way.

dubai-mumbai-foodie

I have used many formulers, google chromecast, nokia android box and finally settled on nvidia shield pro. Trust me nvidia shield pro is the best and awesome. Worth spending money on it.

I have 4k optoma projector with atmos aound system and difference is clearly visible.

Jardanijovanovich913

Fire TV cube 3rd gen

EntertainmentRound48

Yes if you want something that is supported with what seems without limitation shield pro. I have 2015 model. Replaced hard drive with ssd and it is still being upgraded. Almost 8 years

Fun_Neighborhood_993

Hey guys, are you paid to suggest other people to buy the shield? It’s incredible, you sound like a sect 😅

latinriky78

Take a look at my review if you want to know more about the Homatics Box R 4K Plus:

Homatics Box R 4K Plus review: Dolby TrueHD passthrough inside!

Nabukodonosor

Which Dac are you using?

mixterz1985

Just go with this SFF newly released. https://store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-um590?_pos=1&_sid=14860027e&_ss=r&variant=43399608664309

byoeHaxor

get the shield

Tinctorus

I just bought a android 12 tv box from yagala on Amazon and it's got everything you want as far as I can tell, it was only 40 bucks but it's got everything tv box

larsjarred9

just get the chrome cast or a mibox.

Darkstar1878

The devices you mentioned are all better than the Shield hands down. IMO