That review only covers ~8 options, but there are so many more that are...
...very capable. Most of the better units are WiFi 6, 4K minimum (some 8K), have low def video upscaling, Dolby Atmos, HDR+, etc.
One thing they recommend is to use a VPN on the box, and to set it up where it's on its own (Guest) network...just in case one of the 3rd party apps you add contains malware.
Thread Replies (11)
Instead of buying a Roku, Apple TV 4K, or Amazon Firestick, how about...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/18/26 10:40 AM ET
Why do I need a box? I have YoutubTV and a smart TV that has lots of apps
-- UTPr0sim
Jun 18, 2026 at 03:26 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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06/18/26 03:26 PM ET
Generally speaking, these boxes work better than the software loaded...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2026 at 05:19 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/18/26 05:19 PM ET
Yeah....I don't get why companies are still developing these products
-- JoesterVT
Jun 18, 2026 at 03:54 PM ET
JoesterVT
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06/18/26 03:54 PM ET
Pass. Am not looking for a sex change, which is
-- PhotoHokieNC
Jun 18, 2026 at 01:07 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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06/18/26 01:07 PM ET
THIS is how you find malware in an illegal Android TV Box
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/18/26 12:15 PM ET
Samsung has all that shirt built in!**
-- B777Fr8Dog
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM ET
B777Fr8Dog
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06/18/26 11:46 AM ET
yep, that's what we have. No need for a box.**
-- UTPr0sim
Jun 18, 2026 at 03:27 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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06/18/26 03:27 PM ET
That review only covers ~8 options, but there are so many more that are...
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-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/18/26 11:10 AM ET
FWIW ONN is owned by Google**
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/18/26 11:06 AM ET
Isn't Android also owned by Google?**
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/18/26 11:10 AM ET
Yes. Some people may think that ONN is independent like Roku was before
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/18/26 11:17 AM ET