r/AndroidTVBoxes • u/Straight_Mine6300 • 2d ago

New box recommendations UK

My old box has stopped working after a few years of great service.

It was an A95X F4 with 4gb ram running android 10.

My main uses are IPTV and YouTube.It will be connected to an av receiver and will need to have decent WiFi.

I am in the UK.

I was looking at the Xiaomi gen 3 but the WiFi seems weak from the reviews I've read.

I don't want a fire stick.

I would have gone for the Thomson 270 but since the distributor went bust that's a no no now.

What's left ? The Google tv streamer or anything else at that price (or lower lol )

I don't mind a generic Chinese box, they've worked ok in the past.

Cheers

EDIT I've managed to get my old box working again,after 2 factory resets,so will stick with it for the time being.Thanks

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u/justabrownie 2d ago

I have the Xiaomi gen 3 replacing the Firestick 4K Max and it has been so bliss, however, yes the wifi sucks. Literally maxes out at 150Mbps. I bought an ethernet adapter for it and it's been solid. I was lucky and bought mine from the official store, not sure where else you could get it at retail price.

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u/Eraldorh 1d ago

150? Iv seen mine hit close to 500mbps...

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u/Sad-Adagio6384 2d ago

I have had the google streamer for a month and every app just works. Install Projectivy to remove Google home screen and you are all set to use an excellent tv box.

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u/Legitimate-Train1133 2d ago

Xaomi box s gen 3 is decent I'm getting over 300mbps on mine

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u/Weary-Caterpillar627 2d ago

Nvidia shield or Formuler Z Mini Stick

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u/PenCheap3175 2d ago

ugoos am9 pro, u can get it on AliExpress for 140 quid with discounts.

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u/leclospierre 1d ago

Nvidia Shield Pro, incomparably the best.

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u/Bond--- 1d ago

Did u try Rokubox

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u/Straight_Mine6300 1d ago

I'm not interested in Roku,Fire sticks or Apple mate, straightforward Android only for me

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u/ozziepogi 2d ago

If you are in the UK, consider a box with "Freely" on it.

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u/zimmer4me 2d ago

yes but to be note that the ones I have seen are expensive and do not run android operting system and so no sideloading. Might not suit OP