I ran an e-commerce business focusing on Android boxes and streaming devices (2015-2017) and was lucky enough to have access and tested most devices from generic Android boxes to higher end Minix boxes, MAG, AVOV, Dreamlink, Formuler, BuzzTV, Nvidia Shields, and the Amazon line including the Fire Stick 4K. As an industry hobbyist since 2009, and currently running a small team that tests server loads and performances for IPTV servers, we still have most devices on hand but its almost unanimous when it comes down to our favorite one.

The most balanced device in my opinion and what I travel with is the Amazon Fire Stick 4K.

- relatively low cost
- extremely light and portable
- solid dual band WiFi
- requires only a USB and HDMI input on any TV (I don't even pack the power plug in)
- lots of built-in apps like Youtube, Netflix (up to 4K which is not supported by most devices), etc
- easy to sideload 3rd party apps using their Downloader app
- access to Amazon Prime, Music etc
- runs any IPTV app flawlessly like STB Emulator Pro, Perfect Player, TiviMate, custom IPTV apps etc.
- Alexa voice command via the remote for simpler search and control

Sorry, no because there wasn't much support for it back then except to run Kodi. There are lots of cheaper, faster, and more reliable options today.

Pair any of them with a stable IPTV service with multiple connections (RM45/mo), and you truly have the convenience of watching anything from every device at anytime. I don't travel anywhere without my Amazon Fire Stick 4K and Samsung Tab S4 and I never miss anything when I'm on the road.

From my experience as a hardware reseller and digital marketing for clients in the IPTV space, I can tell you that "lifetime IPTV" is never lifetime. Your device has a built in shelf life based on either the hardware (CPU/GPU/WiFi burning out) or the firmware and/or OS becoming outdated. Even IPTV services themselves go down, close, or are shut down all the time.

Your safest, cheapest, and least risky route is to get a solid Android device and IPTV subscription separately. Never add more than 3 months at a time to hedge your risk. And simply switch to a different provider if one goes down.

Every device has different specs so without 2 specific models, the question would be equivalent to, what are the pro and cons of using a car versus SUV. Physical size/portability would be only answer that applies to the TV stick vs TV box question but only really matters if you bring your device with you and travel often.

I recommend the Amazon Fire Stick 4K based on its ability to run every IPTV related app without issues and popular services like Amazon Prime and Netflix in 4K, all while being small enough to carry in your pocket, and needing just the included USB cable to power the device from any USB input.

I'm all for giving any reseller or service the benefit of the doubt, but if you expect me or anyone from any service based industry to believe that in 5 years, or even over the last 12 months, that any service has never had even 1 complaint from a consumer, then I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that just doesn't happen in the real world.

Even providers with vastly superior resources like Netflix experience outages and issues, and they only provide VOD titles. Live IPTV is infinitely more volatile because it requires the recording and instant re-transmission of a live feed. Every service has flaws and every IPTV service will run differently for every subscriber based on device specs, internet speeds, Wifi strength, interference at location/home/work, internet provider and how they route/shape traffic, geographic location, etc. I have access to multiple servers for my daily use, and I can tell you that there is no "1 size fits all" solution when it comes to IPTV.

On a sidenote, for any reseller, make note that today's consumers are better informed than ever before and its no surprise that they strongly value authenticity and transparency when making their buying decisions.