Check out also Chromecast with Google TV, there is a comparison at Post #7034.
https://troypoint.com/best-android-tv-box/

This post has been edited by ck77: Nov 8 2021, 09:08 PM

Looking for a tv box mainly for netflix and disney+, can support 4k will be advantage. I read from the last few page that mecool KM2 is popular and recommended here but should i be worried about the 2gb memory? Another thing, is there tv box that support playing from usb media like downloaded stuff.

Suffice even with 2gb and will play smoothly fro external media. Been doing it for years until now

I will go for Chromecast with Google TV.

Not much concern on the ram, it’s the internal storage for apps installation that’s usually the concern

The apps itself takes quite some space as well. Kodi alone takes about 300MB if I am not mistaken? Please correct me if I am wrong.

For KM2 you could expand the memory by USB port.

It also have a microsd card slot too, which is easier

I have one and I hate it. The interface is too cluttery and you have limited space too. Also it does not come with Android framework that supports writing files to external device, something which other Android TV devices has. So even if you plug in a usb-c adapter with PD and use a usb/microsd, you can't utilise those extra space

This post has been edited by linkinstreet: Nov 17 2021, 06:50 PM

For each their own I guess.
I have been using it for 1 month and I like its simplicity, remote can control my TV and soundbar, device well hidden behind my TV console.
I am not a gamer nor playing any local files, it fulfil all my streaming needs.
It does annoy me sometimes when I experienced wifi dropout even though my deco node just a few meters away.


This post has been edited by ck77: Nov 17 2021, 08:58 PM

Yeah, the wifi is quite iffy too, which is why most right now would invest in a USB-Type C with ethernet + Power Delivery so that they would have stable internet.
The wifi issues, and the fact that I had to invest around another RM60 for an adapter to solve it is why I feel in this price range, the Chromecast is way overpriced for what it offers.

Not possible ya? I thought can use external storage like on this link

https://googlechromecast.com/how-to-expand-...with-google-tv/

Don't have Chromecast yet but I plan to

It's hit or miss. Even if you use the Developer Mode hack, not every app can be installed on an add on drive.

Heck, not even all added microsd or usb drive can be detected. It needs to be FAT32 specifically, and even then Chromecast seems to have a hard time detecting some. I've tested various microsd card a few weeks back, and only my 8gb and 16gb card were detected properly. My 32gb one were detected, but failed when trying to format it as an internal storage, and even then it took about 30 minutes before it was even shown in the storage menu

Also as an added bonus, Chromecast will fail to detect your USB Hub if you soft reset it (go to menu->reset) or using the power button. A hard power off is the only option if you are using a USB hub :V

So yeah, the KM2 (or if you don't have Netflix like me, the new KM7 with AV1 decoding) are better in this price range

so far no much tvbox got dolby vision support. thats the only sad part.

Yea CCwGTV supported it.
Or all the way up to Nvidia Shield

Yeah im using nvidia shield tube but kinda laggy due to low ram.. damn regret buy shud have just grab pro instead..

Oh what are your main usage?
Kodi and games?

KM7 have 4gb memory and 64gb rom, is that a better choice than KM2?

Not Netflix certified I think

Yep, which is why it can offer more ram/storage at the same price range since it does not need to pay for Neflix certification.

I’m not quite the audiophile, is the sound really that gooding, provided you got the complete ht setup