The best TV set-top boxes on Android 2021 for TV

How did we choose the best TV boxes?

To be included in our rating, a console must meet several criteria. Firstly, the operating system should function without any problems. If slowdowns occur regularly, this will be mentioned in reviews of the device, which is why it will definitely not be in our selection. Secondly, the device must be created by a reputable manufacturer. There is no point in expecting anything good from a TV set-top box made by a Chinese company founded just a year ago. Thirdly, the product must reliably handle the launch of a wide variety of video formats. After all, this is precisely why they buy it almost in the first place.

The best Android TV box manufacturers

Just recently, TVs were not able to boast of smart functionality. However, now almost half of the devices on the shelves have Smart TV at their disposal. In this regard, TV boxes on Android are in less and less demand. In 2021, they are bought mainly so that it becomes possible to watch YouTube even in the kitchen, where there is a TV purchased many years ago. However, there is far more than one manufacturer in this market.

Perhaps the best brand in the world of TV set-top boxes is Xiaomi

.
The Chinese company has been busy creating smartphones, and creating a high-quality TV box for it is a matter of technology. The remaining companies are heard by a noticeably smaller number of people - these are Vontar
,
Ugoos
,
Tanix
and some others.
Some people have heard about HARPER
, but its products often suffer from weak components. But it has a low price tag.

By the way, some content providers produce their own set-top boxes with pre-installed Android. For example, such a product is offered for purchase by the online service “Smotryoshka”

. But you definitely shouldn’t expect impressive capabilities from such a device.

The best Android TV boxes in 2020

The New Year 2021 is already in full swing, and the TVBOXSHOP.ru website is once again updating its rating of the best Smart TV set-top boxes on Android.
In this article, you will find five devices that really deserve attention for their unique features - we made our choice based on their cost, technical characteristics, unusual functions, demand among buyers, as well as relevance for the present time. What will delight us in the third decade of the 21st century? Let’s find out right now. !Current updated rating for 2021!

Top 3. Vontar X96S 4K Stick

Rating (2021): 4.50

51 reviews taken into account from resources: Yandex.Market

Possibility of memory expansion One of the few sticks that supports connecting a USB flash drive and installing a memory card.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 4,990 rub.

• Operating system: Android 9.0
• Maximum Resolution: 4K
• Connectors: HDMI 2.1, microUSB, USB 3.0 Type A, microSD slot
• Wireless modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
• Permanent and RAM: 32 and 4 GB

Like other TV boxes made in the stick form factor, this one is slightly larger than a regular USB flash drive. But there was room here for both a memory card slot and a USB 3.0 connector. You can connect, for example, some kind of peripherals to the latter. The processor used here is Amlogic S905Y2, so no problems are expected with operational stability. A large amount of RAM also has a positive effect. Buyers note that the set-top box does an excellent job of playing video in a variety of formats. And the throughput of the Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard is quite enough for online viewing of 4K content. In short, this is a TV stick with the best performance in this price segment!

Advantages and disadvantages

• Decent amount of memory
• Stable Android operation
• Large number of connectors

• Not very convenient remote control
• The shell is not suitable for everyone

TOP 3 best Android Smart TV set-top boxes for TV

Google Chromecast with Google TV

Google Chromecast with Google TV is the first full-fledged media player that can work as a standalone device .
This device has its own shell and does not depend on the operation of the smartphone. Google's smart shell is based on Android TV, but it differs from the Android version in appearance and set of functions.

An important feature of the console is that it has extremely compact dimensions - 12.5 × 65 × 35 mm . But at the same time, the media player has quite powerful hardware content: Amlogic S905D3G chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB internal storage.

Built-in AzureWave 802.11n module provides stable Wi-Fi connection.

To broadcast data to a TV from a tablet, phone or computer running Android or iOS, the media player has all the necessary tools. The set-top box supports video resolution with 720p HD parameters.

Specifications:

• OS - Android 4.1;
• memory - 0.512 GB (RAM), 2 GB (built-in);
• interfaces - USB0 Type-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.

pros

voice remote control with simple design;

compact dimensions;

very fast loading of services.

Minuses

not represented in Russia, can only be purchased abroad.

Ugoos X3 CUBE, black

The Ugoos X3 CUBE smart TV set-top box has thoughtful active cooling, which allows the device not to overheat even during maximum loads, which allows all systems to operate stably without lags .
It will be useful to be able to use a pure Android system when you first start the console. It can be customized according to the user's individual preferences.

The Android 9.0 operating system is equipped with an OTA update, that is, all new firmware and related functionality will be downloaded automatically if there is an Internet connection..

If you don’t want to configure it yourself, then the user can choose the branded pre-installed Ugoos Launcher. In it you can set the wallpaper according to your preferences and change the elements of the tiles.

The console has a powerful filling: Amlogic S905X3 SoC chip with quad-core Cortex-A55 processor, fast LPDDR4 RAM and ARM Mali-G31MP2 graphics chipset.

Specifications:

• OS - Android 9.0;
• memory - 2 GB (RAM), 16 GB (built-in);
• interfaces - USB0 Type A, USB 2.0 Type A, HDMI, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, stereo audio and optical output, composite video output.

pros

flexible settings of functionality and interface;

stable work;

downloads all applications from the Play Store.

Minuses

no voice input.

DUNE HD Pro 4K Plus II, black

An improved version of the DUNE HD Pro 4K Plus II media player is equipped with a high-quality cooling system with a fan and an additional bay for SATA hard drives up to 16 TB .
The device comes with two remote controls: a Bluetooth remote control with AirMouse and voice input, as well as an IR remote control with a learning function that allows you to use the remote control to control your TV and other equipment.

To control the functions of the set-top box, in addition to remote controls, you can use the Dune HD mobile application. It can be installed on a smartphone or tablet running iOS and Android .

The set-top box is based on a six-core ARM A55 processor and a Mali-G51 graphics chipset, which support video playback in 4K and 3D format. The set-top box broadcasts sound in multi-channel mode.

The smart set-top box features an extremely convenient and highly customizable Dune HD interface, which combines Linux and Android OS.

Specifications:

• OS - Dune HD based on Linux;
• memory - 3 GB (RAM), 32 GB (built-in);
• interfaces - USB0 Type-C, USB 2.0 Type A × 2, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optical audio output, composite video output.

pros

stable broadcast of video and sound without lags;

large convenient remote control;

low power consumption.

Minuses

does not support Dolby Vision standard.

Top 2. Google Chromecast 2021

Rating (2021): 4.67

582 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Ozon, Otzovik, Onlinetrade

The simplest TV box Minimal functionality, stable software operation and a relatively low price tag - that's what awaits you.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 3,450 rub.

• Operating system: Chrome OS
• Maximum resolution: 1080p
• Connectors: HDMI, microUSB
• Wireless modules: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Permanent and RAM: 8 and 1 GB

The best choice for those who are going to connect a set-top box to a relatively inexpensive and old TV whose screen has a Full HD resolution or less. The device is connected to the HDMI connector. Unlike the other TV boxes considered in this rating, this one uses Chrome OS - a sort of lightweight analogue of Android. Here everything is tailored for several of the most important online services (mainly YouTube, Netflix and Kinopoisk HD), and it is possible to manage a few applications using a smartphone by connecting to a TV stick via Wi-Fi. Power is provided via the microUSB socket. As buyers note in their reviews, modest functionality awaits you, but there are no slowdowns at all.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Miniature sizes
• Stable work

• Supplied without remote control
• Uses microUSB connector
• Minimum functionality

See also:

• 15 best TV set-top boxes from AliExpress

Top 1. MECOOL KD1 TV Stick

Rating (2021): 4.75

Availability of HDMI 2.1 The interface used here complies with the HDMI 2.1 standard, which indicates the possibility of outputting 4K video at a frequency of over 60 frames/s.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 3,990 rub.

• Operating system: Android TV 10
• Maximum Resolution: 4K
• Connectors: HDMI 2.1, microUSB
• Wireless modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
• Permanent and RAM: 16 and 2 GB

A tiny stick that receives power via a microUSB connector. The device is powered by a quad-core Amlogic S905Y2 processor with a clock frequency of up to 2 GHz. This is more than enough to play 4K content on YouTube and other online services. You can control the operating system and all applications using the remote control. Since it works using an infrared port, you will have to connect a special sensor included in the kit to the TV stick - it must be placed somewhere in front of the TV. However, in the box with some copies there is a Bluetooth remote control, which also supports voice commands. It is better to clarify this point in advance.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Supports 4K resolution
• Modest size
• Adequate price tag

• Can be supplied with a simple remote control
• At some moments there is not enough power
• The microUSB connector is used for power supply.

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Top 4. Tanix TX3 Mini 2/16Gb

Rating (2021): 3.90

148 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, Rozetka

The most affordable 4K set-top box Despite its modest specifications, the device is ready to play high-definition content.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 2,350 rub.

• Operating system: Android 7.1
• Permanent and RAM: 16 and 2 GB
• Connectors: HDMI, Ethernet, 2xUSB 2.0, slot for microSD
• Wireless modules: Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth

A simple box with Android 7.1 on board, thanks to which a TV or monitor can be provided with a full-fledged Smart TV. This version of the OS is slowly becoming outdated, but there are still a huge number of applications for it. The processor used here is Amlogic S905W. With it, the interface works without any problems, and stuttering occurs only in the heaviest applications. It is curious that the “box” received two full-size connectors. The product also supports connecting to a router via Wi-Fi. But if you plan to watch 4K content online, it's better to use a network cable, for which there is a 100Mbps Ethernet port.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Large number of connectors
• You can insert a memory card
• Low cost

• Outdated version of Android
• Not the most convenient remote control
• It can still slow down

Top 3. Xiaomi Mi Box S

Rating (2021): 4.30

5812 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, M.Video, Otzovik, Citylink

The most reliable There is no doubt that this box will not fail in a year, or two, or even longer.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 5,390 rub.

• Operating system: Android 8.1
• Permanent and RAM: 8 and 2 GB
• Connectors: HDMI 2.0a, USB 2.0
• Wireless modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2

Xiaomi knows how to create reliable products. If you are not going to change your TV box every two to three years, then Xiaomi Mi Box S is your best choice. With it, you can watch movies and videos online using one or another application. It is important that the device can play 4K content, as long as the TV has the appropriate screen. The operating system here works without noticeable problems. Only the amount of memory can confuse you. The built-in storage is simply not enough to download videos in high quality. This suggests that this model is designed exclusively for online viewing of such content.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Comes with Bluetooth remote control
• Stable Wi-Fi connection

• Low memory
• Only one USB port built in

Rating of the best smart TV set-top boxes for 2021

Budget segment (up to 5000 rubles)

Vontar X96 Max+

The square-shaped case with an unusual top cover design and a built-in LED display will delight users with an improved technical base in comparison with previously released models.

The set-top box is powered by a powerful 4-core Amlogic S905X processor built on Cortex-A55 architecture and has a new firmware version - “X96MAX_PLUS2”. The 2-core video processor ensures high-quality work with heavy video formats.

HDR technology is (technically) a new video signal format that contains ultra-fast resolution, more color and brightness information for each pixel.

The smart set-top box is equipped with RAM from 2 GB to 4 GB and built-in memory from 16 GB to 64 GB; support for communication via Bluetooth 4.0 and 2-band Wi-Fi.

Many ports for various purposes allow you to connect capacious external storage sources with HD content, and use wireless keyboards or mice for peripherals.

By connecting the “Airplay” function, the picture from your tablet or smartphone can be displayed on the big screen.

The DLNA set of standards allows compatible devices to send and receive a variety of media content over your home network, as well as display it in real time.

The package includes: power adapter, HD cable, instructions, remote control.

Vontar X96 Max+

Advantages:

• Value for money;
• Design;
• Download speed;
• Possibilities;
• Technical base.

Flaws:

• Not identified.

Google Chromecast 2018

A well-known multimedia player from Google that can be considered a smart “box,” even if at a stretch. After all, the device has neither its own storage nor support for memory slots. Essentially, this is a TV projector that broadcasts videos, photos, online movies from your smartphone, iPhone (IOS systems are supported). With small, one might say, miniature dimensions, Google Chromecast 2021 has decent capabilities and an attractive design.

Google Chromecast 2018

Advantages:

• Low price;
• Compactness;
• IOS support;
• Easy setup;
• Full HD playback capability;
• Decent workmanship;
• Services such as Spotify and Netflix are initially available.

Flaws:

• According to buyers of Google Chromecast 2021, ideal operation of the device is possible only with a certain combination with the router model;
• Powered by TV only if it supports MHL function;
• No 4K support;
• There is no option to set video resolution manually;
• Sometimes there are problems with iOS streaming.

Selenga T81D

The features of this device are such that it cannot be unconditionally called a smart set-top box. Essentially, this is a combo device that combines a TV tuner with a Wi-Fi module. This gives the user the opportunity to watch video from popular Internet services (quality 720p, 1080i, 1080p), digital, cable antenna television (DVB-C, DVB-T2) for 20 channels.

Considering how much this budget device costs, we can confidently recommend it to owners of old, analog TVs that still work in their country house or kitchen.

Selenga T81D

Advantages:

• Simplicity of settings making the receiver accessible to every user;
• Works well in bad weather conditions or weak Wi-Fi signal;
• Decent performance considering the budget of the device.

Flaws:

• Unpretentious design;
• A simple, one might say poor, control panel.

iconBIT Movie ULTRA HD 4K

A simple, compact box that represents a decent combination of average price/quality.

From the name of the module it is clear that its main feature is working with the 4K format, which is played at an FPS of 60. The model has a fast processor, several connection ports, including RJ-45, DLNA, HDMI, and 8 GB of permanent memory. An excellent gadget for Internet television and watching videos. At the same time, you may not need instructions on how to set up iconBIT Movie ULTRA HD 4K, because the box’s interface is so simple and user-friendly that you can carry out all the manipulations yourself.

iconBIT Movie ULTRA HD 4K

Advantages:

• High speed;
• Beautiful appearance;
• Compact dimensions;
• Simple interface.

Flaws:

• Internal RAM is only 1GB.

Xiaomi Mi Box S

The popularity of smartphones and tablets from Xiaomi is due to their wide functionality at a relatively affordable price, and smart set-top boxes are no exception. Xiaomi Mi Box S has extensive technical and user data. Four Cortex-A53 processor cores, a Mali-450 video chip, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB storage memory allow you not only to play all popular multimedia formats, but also to use Xiaomi Mi Box S as an integral part of a “smart home”. In addition, the device has an excellent three-dimensional sound system, which makes it indispensable when watching your favorite films from popular film services (Netflix, Live TV). Moreover, the button for their direct activation is already on the remote control.

Xiaomi Mi Box S

Advantages:

• Advanced operating system Android TV 8.1;
• Wide range of possibilities at an average price;
• Search by voice;
• Russian-language setting;
• Subtitle support.

Flaws:

• Only one USB port;
• There are no such types of connectors as LAN, RJ45 slot for SD card;
• Customer reviews are mixed, but it all boils down to the fact that after purchase the model will have to be completed with your own hands.

Middle price segment (5-15 thousand rubles)

Google Chromecast Ultra

A full-fledged Android set-top box with a control panel and a wide range of functions, running on the Android TV operating system, it looks like Daydream View. The device supports screens with 4K resolution and HDR, and allows you to install any compatible applications from the Google Play store. The case has a built-in microphone for using voice assistant functions.

When developing this device, the company sought to occupy a price niche between simple repeaters and modern set-top boxes such as NVDIA Shield TV.

Functions and capabilities: control from an Android/iOS smartphone, audio support - iPhone, connection - Wi-Fi.

The power supply is external, the cooling is passive.

Overall dimensions (cm): 5.8 – diameter, 1.4 – height.

Google Chromecast Ultra

Advantages:

• 4K;
• Mobile;
• Possibilities;
• Quality of content transmission;
• Speed ​​of work;
• Simple setup and connection to wireless communication;
• Excellent integration with Google service;
• Flexible HDMI cable.

Flaws:

• There is not enough software that allows you to stream something not from a browser;
• Demanding about the network in the apartment if the router in the house is “weak”;
• Heats up quickly even when the TV is not in use.

Ugoos X3 PLUS

A stylish, small model with a maximum resolution of 4K UHD, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, equipped with an Amlogic S905X3 processor, 2-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, a USB 2.0 OTG port, in addition to standard interfaces. Like most competing companies, the power supply is external, cooling is passive.

Working with the Android 9.0 operating system is a pleasure. There is support for DLNA, NAS server, HTTP download manager, Internet services, Miracast wireless protocol, as well as support for microSD, microSDHC memory cards.

Additional information: 11 cm – width, 2.2 cm – height, 6.2 cm – depth; net weight – 90 g.

Ugoos X3 PLUS

Advantages:

• Easy to understand settings;
• Memory size;
• Lots of settings;
• Doesn't heat up;
• Mouse and keyboard control;
• Brand;
• Availability of antenna.

Flaws:

• Problems with watching videos and Vkontakte services;
• A practical empty shell, you need to download everything you need right away from the Play Market;
• Short HDMI cable.

MINIX Neo U9-H

This manufacturer took the development of the set-top box very seriously, as evidenced by the build quality of the product and the optimization of the operating system (on an 8-core Amlogic S912-H processor). The device comes to the market in a neat black box, on the bottom of which information about its technical characteristics is printed. The kit also includes: a dense HDMI cable 1 m long, an IR remote control, a micro USB cable, an adapter and an instruction manual, unfortunately, in English. Product dimensions (cm): 13/13/2.5. Net weight – 291 g.

Description of appearance: square shape, plastic body, matte color and highlighted company logo on the top panel. Almost all ports and controls are located on the rear panel. On the left side there is a socket for connecting an external Wi-Fi antenna. The bottom is equipped with non-slip feet and a hole with a button to activate the recovery mode.

As for the technical equipment, there are 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in memory, USB and microSD drives are supported, and there is an ARM Mali-820 MP3 graphics accelerator. We can say that thanks to the fully functional Android OS and a large set of ports, the capabilities of the device are great, which compares it with a real mini-PC, which can turn a TV or large monitor into a full-fledged media center at minimal cost.

MINIX Neo U9-H

Advantages:

• Appearance;
• Build quality;
• Powerful;
• Mobility;
• Convenient location of connectors and power button;
• Official updates;
• Premium subscription to IVI;
• High speed;
• Many useful pre-installed applications.

Flaws:

• The basic launcher has not been translated into Russian;
• Difficulty controlling the standard remote control;
• Weak receiver sensitivity;
• When watching a movie in high definition and simultaneously connecting to Wi-Fi, it slows down.

Zidoo Z9S

An aluminum alloy attachment measuring 24.5/20.1/8.1 cm and weighing 1 kg 200 g “can do almost everything,” that is:

• connect to your home network via a gigabit cable, while processing hundreds of GB in one direction and the other on your home network;
• create an access point from a connected HDD/SSD and distribute files at literally the same gigabit speed;
• transmit images to TV or receive video signals from surveillance cameras and record them, while simultaneously broadcasting it to the network;
• connect a regular external one or two via USB0 ports of the hard drive;
• as well as a mouse and keyboard.

All this can be done at the same time.

As for the technical equipment, we can highlight a very large built-in storage, gigabit cable, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, a new updated Realtek 1296 processor, a 4-core 64 A53 processor, 2G DDR, 16 GB eMMC. Thanks to picture quality optimization technology and an optimized HDR transmission module, you can accurately restore the original colors when playing 4K HDR even without an HDR TV, and support the SDR mapping HDR function.

Numerous interfaces, inputs and outputs, front LED display with 5-segment screen, 12V power supply, full-function backlit remote control, accurate frame rate switching and offline resolution switching, powerful subtitle function, support any change of font and color effect, automatic scanning and much more - it’s impossible to list all the positive aspects of the device at once.

There is only one microcircuit installed at the bottom of the case, which is not so easy to get to (you need to unscrew 4 bolts). An unusual phenomenon is the presence of a battery in a TV box, like in a personal computer.

Zidoo Z9S

Advantages:

• Value for money;
• All programs from PlayMarket are installed;
• You can connect both a flash drive and a disk to the USB connector;
• Upgradable shell;
• Works without interruptions or delays;
• Quiet operation;
• Functional;
• Doesn't heat up.

Flaws:

• Remote controller;
• Connecting hard drives externally.

Apple TV Gen 4 32GB

The description of consoles would, of course, be imperfect without mentioning the products of the world famous company Apple, and Apple TV Gen 4 32GB in particular. What has always distinguished Apple products is their design, thought out to the smallest detail, a large range of features, and high quality software. Apple TV Gen 4 32GB is a prime example of this. If we talk about the external component, both the main module and the control panel, then it is extremely difficult to find something similar from competitors.

High level system capabilities. Gyroscope and accelerometer sensors are already built-in. Initially, some online cinemas are available, although some of them are paid. In addition, Apple TV Gen 4 will be an indispensable purchase for those who work on a MacBook as it supports AirPlay and iCloud.

Apple TV Gen 4 32GB

Advantages:

• Playing video without delays, even if it is of high quality;
• Support for popular services Appstore, Apple music, AirPlay, iCloud, HBO, Showtime; Netflix, Hulu;
• You can enter text via iPhone or iPad;
• Colorful screensavers during standby mode;
• Excellent gaming capabilities;
• Large memory of 32 GB.

Flaws:

• Lack of 4K format support;
• You cannot work with popular browsers such as Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox;
• AirPlay support only with models released after 2013;
• Siri is English speaking only;
• You cannot charge the remote control from the USB port;
• Lack of USB connector;
• Lack of optical connector for audio devices.

Expensive segment (over 15 thousand rubles)

Apple TV 4K 64GB

A stylish set-top box with overall dimensions of 9.8/3.5/9.8 cm and a weight of 425 grams from Apple was released several years ago and continues to hold its position as a leader in the market. The device runs on iOS and is equipped with a 64 GB hard drive. The device supports HD content formats, MPEG4, H.264, MP3, JPEG, FLAC, AAC, GIF, MOV.

Additional information: 4K – maximum resolution, interfaces – Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, 3 GB operating memory.

Apple TV 4K 64GB

Advantages:

• Ability to connect a joystick and speaker via Bluetooth;
• Build quality;
• Design;
• A high resolution;
• Clear picture;
• Simple and convenient control;
• Variety of programs;
• Ergonomics;
• Supports modern formats: HDR10, DOLBY VISION, DOLBY ATMOS.

Flaws:

• Not identified.

Beelink GS-King X

A multifunctional device that integrates the Amlogic S922X-H SoC, as well as two powerful processors (4-core ARM Cortex-A73 and 2-core A55). It can be used as a home media center with NAS function, HiFi music player, and equipment for downloading torrents. Thanks to the massive metal case and active cooling system, the box does not overheat under heavy loads.

Detailed description: The case is equipped with two 3.5-inch drive bays that can store up to 32 TB of data. The Android 9 operating system with several modifications is installed by default. The attachment has an efficient metal frame with perforations on all sides. On the front side of the panel there is a drawing of a skull with LEDs in the eyes that constantly glow green. If the console is working, then the eyes are blue. An RF controller with a microphone allows you to use an on-screen pointer and send voice commands to Google Assistant.

Using the server built into the SMB1 firmware or the WE-Line mobile application, you can access hard drives. If it is necessary to update the firmware, there is an update button at the bottom of the box (in the hole).

This model is ideal for those who want to install a small server.

Beelink GS-King X

Advantages:

• The generated noise from the fan in the cooling system, even when operating at maximum speeds, is not annoying and creates a muffled sound;
• Thanks to Root access and alternative firmware, you can more flexibly configure the device to suit the needs of each user;
• Good data transfer speed when using NAS functions and online browsing;
• Appearance.

Flaws:

• Price;
• You cannot create a RAID array from hard drives;
• The eye indicator does not turn off;
• The firmware cannot be turned off (corrected by Beelink specialists and w3bsit3-dns.com developers).

Dune HD Pro 4K

Perhaps the most expensive device of all presented here, whose price is quite justified. Undoubtedly, the advantage of this model is the excellent quality of the transmitted image, which is also easy to configure yourself. The high level of Dune HD Pro 4K is also justified by the fact that it supports technologies such as 4K and HDR. And the high speed of playback of these technologies is ensured by the good technical parameters of the device itself (memory 2 GB/16GB), the ability to connect to the Internet via a LAN port at a speed of 1 Gbit.

Dune HD Pro 4K

Advantages:

• The best reviews from those who purchased about the image quality;
• Simplicity, speed of settings;
• Many inputs and outputs, including optical and composite;
• Excellent ergonomics of the device, clock on the front panel;
• Functional display;
• Convenient, readable interface;
• Support for iPhone cloud services.

Flaws:

• Low quality software;
• Outdated operating system;
• Images from 3D Blu-Ray are not always readable;
• No memory for Wi-Fi connection points;
• It is better to buy your own HDMI cable, since the one that comes with the device is not of high quality.

Top 2. Vontar X96 Max+

Rating (2021): 4.37

659 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, Rozetka

Easy setup Experience shows that even an elderly person can master the interface.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 3,990 rub.

• Operating system: Android 9.0
• Permanent and RAM: 32 and 4 GB
• Connectors: HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet, microSD slot
• Wireless modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth

Typically, inexpensive TV boxes suffer from a lack of memory. There is no such problem here - you can use the Vontar X96 Max+ even without installing a microSD card. The device also reliably reproduces 4K content. Even if it is located on one or another video hosting site, and you decide to connect to the router via Wi-Fi. The operation of the console is ensured by the ninth version of Android. If the interface slows down, it is extremely rare, for which we should thank the Amlogic S905X3 chip. People complain in their reviews mainly about the remote control, which has to be pointed directly at the TV box. Not to mention the fact that the accessory does not have a microphone or a gyroscope.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Low price
• Solid memory capacity
• Abundance of connectors

• Inconvenient remote control
• Loads long enough

See also:

• 15 best receivers from AliExpress

Maximum rating

This selection includes TV set-top boxes that are most valued by users.

Transpeed 6K – better graphics

The rating opens with an inexpensive TV set-top box with support for 6K resolution. By the way, the inscription 6K is emblazoned on the front of the case, since the manufacturer decided to emphasize this fact. The gadget has everything for good work: fast software, USB 2.0 and 3.0, as well as a slot for a memory card.

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Pros:

• performance;
• 6K resolution;
• reliable software;
• Mali-T720 graphics.

Minuses:

For new customers ePN300new – 300 from 600 rubles