Which Android set top box is best?

Android TV Box is the gadget to be at home in today’s era. Because if you do not have an Android TV box, then you will get the same old entertainment. Because nowadays due to Coronavirus, Bollywood and Hollywood films are also being released on the OTT platform. That is, with the help of Android TV Box, you will not only get live TV channels but you will also get movies directly on your TV. But before buying an Android TV box, you must know some things, otherwise, you will also spend money and you will not be able to enjoy the TV completely. Here we have gathered information about the best Android TV Boxes available in India, which you must know before buying. Here you can check that Which is the best Android TV in India by hardware and software.

What is Android TV Box?

Android is the new entertainment box of today’s era which is made on the Android operating system. If you run an Android smartphone, then you will also find it easy to operate this Android TV Box. Today in these boxes you can install Android applications like mobile. With the help of this box, you can play Gaming, Live TV, Social Media, Typing, Microsoft Office, etc. on your TV itself. You’ll also need a wireless keyboard, and mouse for this. Then your TV will act as a laptop or computer. Note – If you do not have an internet connection then this box will work only as a media player i.e. you can only watch videos stored on USB. It is useless to use this box without internet, better then you can take the box to watch Lifetime Free TV of DD Free Dish.

How do I choose a good Android TV box? –

What do you look for whenever you buy a smartphone or laptop? It’s simple, its specification. Here’s what you have to do even before you buy an Android box. While buying an Android box, do not look at its price. So don’t look for cheap Android boxes, always find choose a good Android TV box.

So which smart box is the best?

You can check the few things of the OTT box as below –

RAM / Memory of Android TV Box –

The higher the RAM, the more you will be able to install Android applications. Due to more RAM, the performance of Android apps will also be good.

Android TV Box space –

You can read the need for space to run a good and heavy Android application. Also, you can secure digital content. So see as much space as possible.

CPU / Processor of Android TV Box –

Here you can choose the latest CPU / Processor of the Android TV Box just like a smartphone because it will give you good performance and speed, as well as support new applications and new upgrades to Android. In the same way, watch the latest GPU of the Android box too, so that your gaming experience will also seem real. If you want to know more about that how to choose a good OTT / Android TV Box

10 Best Android TV Boxes in India –

10. Mi Box S Android Version 9.0 with Google Assistant Remote 1GB/8GB

Android Version	Android 9.0
RAM	1GB
Total Space	8GB
Processor	Quad-core
CPU	amlogic S905W
GPU	Mali-450 Penta Core
Other	Google Certified

Price – Rs.4390  – Buy Now

 

9. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K –

At the top of our list is the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, although the device isn’t built on the Android platform, you’ll get the best picture quality, better speeds than any Android TV box, and better streaming. This is also good because no one can put unnecessary applications in it, it plays only its selected application. Those applications can be –

• NetFlix
• prime video
• HBOMax
• Sling
• Hulu
• SonyLive
• Zee5
• Voot
• Discovery+
• Disney Plus Hotstar, etc

It supports 4K with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, it also supports Alexa for voice control using the remote.

Pros	Cons
It is the Fastest TV Box without Android Quad-core 1.7GHz CPU 8GB of memory User-friendly interface Alexa Voice Support Plug & Play Device	Does not support Android applications You can not install other applications Does not support TV sets without HDMI Port

Price Rs.5999  – Buy Now

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8. Tata Sky Binge TV Box –

This is an android box-based box, it is a hybrid set-top box which is the latest technology set-top box that supports android applications, Google Chromecast, and satellite TV channels. If you want to enjoy satellite TV channels including OTT content then this box is good. But it has limited features compared to a fully android box. But still, it is the fastest and best option to choose for entertainment purposes. This box supports these OTT platform applications –

• Disney + Hotstar
• SonyLiv
• Zee5
• Voot Select
• Voot Kids
• ErosNow
• SunNxt
• HungamaPlay
• ShemarooMe
• Prime video, etc.

Pros	Cons
Access Tata Sky Premium + FTA satellite TV channels It Supports OTT applications Google Voice Assistance Support 4K Video Support any type of TV 2GB RAM / 8GB Internal	Limited  OTT Applications due to Low RAM Not suitable for High Graphics Gaming Monthly NCF charges are required

Price Rs.2499 / Special Price -Rs.2150 – Buy Now

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7. Airtel Xtream TV Box –

Airtel Xtream box also is based on Android, it is a hybrid smart set-top box. You can enjoy thousands of android apps including OTT and Games. This box also supports voice control for Google assistant. You can cast your mobile screen to TV using the built-in Chromecast feature. Airtel Xstream TV Box is an Android 9.0 based 4K hybrid set-top box that comes with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal memory.

Pros	Cons
Access Airtel Premium + FTA satellite TV channels It Supports OTT applications Google Voice Assistance Support 4K Resolution Video Support any type of TV 2GB RAM / 8GB Internal Space	Support limited apps due to low RAM Not suitable for High-end Gaming Monthly NCF charges are required

Price Rs.2499  – Buy Now

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6. Dish TV Smart Hub –

DishSMRT Hub is an Android TV-based Internet-connected Set-Top Box from Dish TV that gives you access to different Android applications and games in addition to regular free and premium TV channels. It comes with Google Assistant, built-in Chromecast, Wifi and Bluetooth support, and Voice remote. This box supports almost all applications from the Google Play store.

Pros	Cons
Access Dish TV Premium + FTA satellite TV channels It Supports OTT applications Google Voice Assistance Support 4K Video Support any type of TV Support Google Play CPU – Quad-core 1.4 GHz (ARM Cortex-A53) RAM – 1GB / Storage – 8GB	Limited  OTT Applications due to low RAM Not suitable for High Gaming Monthly NCF charges are required

Price Rs.2499/- Buy Now

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5. d2h Stream Hybrid Set-Top Box –

d2h Stream is an Android 9.0 based hybrid Set-Top Box from d2h that gives you access to 500+ satellite TV channels and Google play store Apps and Games. It comes with Google Assistant, built-in Chromecast, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, and Voice remote. d2h Stream TV Box is an Android 9.0 based 2K hybrid set-top box that comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory.

Pros	Cons
Access d2h premium + FTA satellite TV channels It Supports OTT applications Google Voice Assistance Support 2K Resolution Video Support any type of TV 1GB RAM / 8GB Internal Space	Support limited apps due to low RAM Not suitable for High-end Gaming Monthly NCF charges are required

Price Rs.2118/-  Buy Now

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4. Solid AHDS2-1020 Hybrid Set-Top Box –

Solid AHDS2-1020 is a Free-to-Air DVB-S2 + Android 7.1.3 based OTT hybrid Set-Top Box. This Set-Top box is good if don’t want to pay any monthly charges for satellite TV channels and want to enjoy OTT apps including YouTube, Mx Player, etc. This is not a fully android set-top box, so it does not support all the applications. It has an inbuilt Chromecast to broadcast mobile content to Tv.

Pros	Cons
Access lifetime free-to-air satellite TV channels It Supports OTT applications Support 2K Resolution Video Support any type of TV 1GB RAM / 8GB Internal Space Install External Apps using USB External USB Recording and Play 1GB RAM / 8GB Internal	Support limited apps due to low RAM Not suitable for High-end Gaming Remote is basic Performance is low, due to older Android version 7.1.3 CPU performance is also not good

Price Rs.4500/- Buy Now

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3. AUSHA Android 10 TV Box 4GB Ram 32GB ROM

AUSHA Android TV Box has the latest Android 10 operating system with Allwinner 64-bit Quad-Core Cortex A53 CPU. It has 4GB DDR/32GB EMMC Flash for superior picture quality and its performance. If you want the best performance or speed then this 4GB Android box is good for you. It has greatly improved the reliability of your TV box, avoiding crashes caused by insufficient memory. This Smart TV box supports 4K/6K Ultra HD resolution and 3D movies, with professional HDR10 and H.265 video decoding technology to enjoy higher quality and the sharpest experience with less buffering.

Pros	Cons
4GB Ram for High Performance	No Satellite TV Tuner, So the Internet is required
32 Internet Space for more applications
Quad-core CPU for Gaming and fast switching
Support 4K/6K Ultra HD resolution and 3D movies
Latest Android 10.0

Price Rs.4499 – Buy Now  

2. MXQ PRO 5G 2GB / 16GB Android TV Box with Latest Android 11.1

This Android TV box is best because it has the latest Android 11 operating system. New operating systems always provide faster speed and the best performance.

Android Version	Android 11.1
RAM	2GB
Total Space	16GB
Processer	Quad-core
CPU	amlogic S905W
GPU	Mali-450 Penta Core

Offer Price Rs.1799 – Buy Now  

1. MXQ PRO 5G 4GB / 32GB Android TV Box with Latest Android 10

This Android TV box is top of the list because it has the latest android version with 4GB RAM. 4GB RAM will give you the heavy performance of your box, also you can play games. You install 50+ applications at the same time. And you can use your box for multi-tasking. So It is the best android TV box in India at the best price.

Android Version	Android 10.1
RAM	4GB
Total Space	32GB
Processer	Quad-core
CPU	amlogic S905W
GPU	Mali-450 Penta Core

Offer Price Rs.2499- Buy Now

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FAQs – What is the latest Android TV OS version? Now Android 11 is available in Android TV Box in India. You can buy an Android 11 Operating System Android TV box.

Which TV box is the best?

Whenever you are purchasing an Android Smart box, you must check its maximum RAM and latest Android Version.

Can Android TV be updated?

Yes, the Android Smart box can be updated if it is Google Certified. Most of the Android boxes available in the market are uncertified versions. But if you have good RAM and a good processor then you can rewrite your Android software according to your chipset.