11 Best Android TV Boxes of 2018

1. Best Bluetooth Android TV Box
2. Best 4K Android TV Box
3. Best Android TV Box For The Money
4. Best Android TV Box For Gaming
5. Best Dual-Band Android TV Box
6. Best Cheap Android TV Box
7. Best Small Android TV Box
8. Best Smart TV Android TV Box
9. Best Now TV Android TV Box Android TV Box
10. Best Selection of Channels Android TV Box
11. Best Now Deal TV Android TV Box Android TV Box

Android TV Box and Android TV Streaming Devices Reviews

Firstly, choosing which Android TV box to purchase can be a difficult decision and could get confusing. Therefore, with so many different versions out there, which are the 11 best android tv boxes of 2018?

In addition, Android TV boxes allow you to stream content to your TV. They can provide you with all current Freeview channels and more if you are willing to pay slightly extra.

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How do Android TV Boxes work?

Similar to Windows or IOS, Android is a type of operating system. Google creates the system, and it was initially intended for mobile phones to use. Usually, your TV box will be running an older Android system. Therefore, the system could be Lollipop (Android 5) or Marshmallow (Android 6).

Android TV Boxes are most commonly used to stream video content which allows the user to watch their favourite TV shows and movies on demand. However that’s not all; they can also download different apps such as Spotify and Facebook.

First of all, before buying an Android TV box make sure to check technical specifications. Most often, the better the processor, the better it will perform. Furthermore, a powerful GPU will provide higher-quality rendering.

To find out more about what Android TV boxes are and how they work take a look at this article.

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11 Best Android TV Boxes of 2018

1. Best Bluetooth Android TV Box

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Firstly, a 7.1.2 operating system powers the Android TV Box. And as a result of the Amlogic Quad Core and 64 bits CPU (computer processing unit), this TV box can easily support 4K.

Furthermore, the Bluetooth 4.0 feature means you can happily connect peripherals such as speakers, keyboard, a mouse and more to your TV Box. Consequently, it makes for easy searching for the channel or program you desire.

In addition, Airplay, Miracast and DLNA are supported features, meaning you could easily share videos and pictures between your devices (mobiles, tablets) to your TV.

Features

• Bluetooth 4.0
• TV Box supports Airplay, Miracast, DlNA
• Additional RAM (2GB and 16GB) available to give you more space

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2. Best 4K Android TV Box

2. Amazon All-New Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote

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The Fire TV features Alexa, an intelligent personal assistant. Therefore, by simply pressing the microphone button on the remote, Alexa will do tasks for you.

Phrases to activate Alexa

‘Alexa’ followed by:

• Next episode – The next episode of the program you are watching will begin playing
• Find comedies – A list of films that fall into the comedy category will be listed
• Fast forward a minute – The video you are watching will fast forward one minute. Perfect if you want to skip opening credits
• Launch Netflix – The Netflix app will open to save you from searching for it yourself

Amazon claims to offer over 200,000 movies and TV episodes. Most noteworthy, they come from platforms such as Prime Video, BBC, Netflix, ITV and more. You can watch the videos in 4k Ultra HD at up to 60fps.

The Fire TV can run on either Wi-Fi or Ethernet depending on which you prefer. However, the Amazon Ethernet Adaptor for Fire TV is an additional accessory.

Regarding size, the Fire TV is flat and diamond-shaped (or square depending on how you look at it). An HDMI cable that comes out of one of the corners connects the device to your tv. As a result the initial set up of the Fire TV is simple, and the Bluetooth remote makes the device easy to use.

Furthermore, if you’re looking to listen to your favourite music, the Fire TV can also give you access to Amazon music. As well as other music streaming services such as Spotify and TuneIn Radio.

The Alexa function isn’t useful when it comes to finding music when looking for an artist. This is as Alexa will shuffle their discography rather than giving you the option to choose a specific track.

Finally, the Amazon Fire TV is a sensible purchase if you are an existing Amazon Prime customer, or similarly already own an Echo or Echo Dot. However, if you already use Google Home, the Chromecast Ultra might be a more sensible choice.

Features

• Amazon Alexa
• Over 200,000 Movies and TV episodes
• Amazon Music
• Ultra 4K

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3. Best Android TV Box For The Money

3. Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote

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The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a cheaper alternative to the previously mentioned All-New Fire Stick.

One great ability of the Fire Stick is that if you leave on a business trip or holiday. You can plug in the Fire Stick into an HDTV and start watching your favourite shows. But remember not all content is reliable in all countries.

If you own an Amazon Echo, you can pair the devices together to allow you to control what’s on your TV via Alexa in any room you have an Echo.

Similar to the Fire TV the Fire Stick has Alexa integrated. Hence, you can rely on Alexa to navigate around the Fire Stick for you, as long as you know what you’re looking for. Alternatively, Fire Stick with Alexa can control smart home devices such as lights, switches and thermostats, meaning you may never have to leave your sofa again!

The Fire Stick connects to your TV via HDMI. Most noteworthy is the small size of the device (30.0mm x 85.9mm) which is fitted with a standard HDMI male. Therefore, the Fire Stick easily plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. Once the device and the power adaptor is plugged in, connect to the Internet and your Fire Stick is ready to use.

Features

• Amazon Alexa
• Over 7,000 apps and games
• Amazon Music
• 8GB of storage, 1Gb for apps and games

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4. Best Android TV Box For Gaming

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The Android 7.1 TV Box supports 4K ultra HD video up to 60fps. Especially relevant is the fact you can also watch in 3D meaning you may never have to go to the cinema again. Also, New 7.1 operating systems means this TV Box runs smooth, is safe and is faster than other similar operating systems.

The Android TV Box has a stable, fast and high-quality Wi-Fi signal of 2.4 GHz. Therefore meaning you can quickly download apps and any videos you want to watch without having to wait. Also perfect for gaming.

In addition, to get the TV Box working just plug it into either an HDMI or AV port. There are two USB ports on the device to allow for additional keyboard or a mouse should you need it. Due to these two peripherals, navigating around the different pages can be easy.

Features

• Latest Android 7.1 operating system
• 2 USB ports for external devices
• Fast and high-quality Internet
• Watch in either 4K or 3D

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5. Best Dual-Band Android TV Box

5. MINIX NEO U1

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Firstly, an Amlogic Quad-64 bit processor powers the Minix NEO Android TV box. In addition, the system runs smoothly due to the 2GB of RAM, meaning you can watch 4K video without any issues. Also, video quality for the MINIX NEO is impressive with both 4K and 2K UHD video playback support.

This Android TV Box runs Android Lollypop 5.1 and comes with dual-band Wi-Fi which is useful if you require fast transmissions. Due to to the high-quality technology featured you should be able to stream videos with no wait.

MINIX NEO U1 has 16GB of flash storage allowing you to store your favourite TV shows and movies. Especially relevant when you decide you want to take a break and resume watching later.

Also, an HDMI 2.0 port means you are guaranteed to get high-quality picture and audio quality.

Popular streaming services such as Netflix are not compatible with the MINIX NEO U1.

Features

• 1GB RAM and 8GB Storage
• You can use apps such as Hulu and YouTube
• Easy navigation thanks to wireless keyboards and mouse
• Supports both 4K and 2K UHD

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6. Best Cheap Android TV Box

6. Roku Express Streaming Player

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First of all, the Roku Express Streaming player is one of the cheapest Android TV Box on the list. Furthermore, the Roku Express Streaming Player is also one of the smallest as it can comfortably sit in the palm of your hand.

This Android TV Box provides you with a smooth HD Streaming experience. First of all, to get started simply plug it into your TV via HDMI, connect to the Internet and you can start streaming.

In addition, available are over 150,000 movies and TV episodes. For instance, blockbusters, popular TV shows, kid’s shows, Netflix and more. Oposite to other Android TV boxes there is no monthly fee to pay and with the large amount available chances are you won’t need to spend extra.

Furthermore, with the Roku Express Streaming Player comes the free Roku Mobile app. With this, you can turn your phone or tablet into a streaming companion. This is as you can search from your phone and get information such as members of the cast.

The express does not come with a remote. Therefore, unless you are willing to spend a bit extra your phone or table will act as your remote.

Features

• Over 150,000 movies and TV shows available
• No monthly fees
• Useful free app

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7. Best Small Android TV Box

7. Roku Streaming Stick+ Player

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The Roku Streaming Stick+ is an upgraded version of the Roku Express Streaming Player. Much as its sibling, this Android TV Box has all the same features with some added extras.

Yet, with this upgraded model you can stream videos in 4K Ultra HD up to 60fps, which is more than the 1080 HD offered by the Express. Also, the advanced wireless feature allows for a wireless range of up to 4x the distance.

Features

• Over 150,000 movies and TV shows available
• 4K Ultra HD up to 60fps
• 4x the wireless range
• Remote with TV power and volume buttons

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8. Best Smart TV Android TV Box

8. JUSTOP® MXG 4K

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The JUSTOP MXG 4K has an operating system of 7.1. As well as an Amlogic S95W chipset, a powerful 64-bit processor, 802.11n WIFI and RJ45 Ethernet option.

When using this Android TV Box, you have access to Google Play Store, YouTube, Netflix and more. Therefore transforming your TV into a Smart Tv. So tasks like web browsing, picture viewing, social networking and using Skype are all possible with the JUTPOP MXG 4K.

• Convers your TV to a Smart Tv
• powerful 64-bit processor
• Ethernet option
• Access to apps such as YouTube, Netflix and more

The JUSTPOP MXG is perfect if you don’t currently own a smart TV and aren’t looking to upgrade. However, if you do own a smart TV, then a different Android TV Box may be better suited to you.

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Best NOW TV Box

9. Best Now TV Android TV Box Android TV Box

9. NOW TV Smart Box

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The NOW TV Smart Box has over 60 Freeview channels, with an extra 15 channels in HD. The box also includes 12 apps as standard. These include Now TVm BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5, YouTube and Vevo. Yet there is the choice of adding more through the built-in app store, for instance, Spotify and Facebook.

Netflix and Amazon Prime are not available on the NOW TV Smart Box. If you want to use these platforms, you will need access to an additional device.

The TV box itself has a resolution of 1080p and comes with power, HDMI cables and remote control. These plug-into the back of the Android TV Box.

In addition, it is worth noting that the Now TV Smart Box does not include aerial cables meaning you will need to purchase one if required. There is also only one audio option which is via the HDMI cable.

Furthermore, setting up the device is an easy task. Once you have plugged in the power, HDMI, aerial and optional Ethernet cables the device is good to go. Your Wi-Fi username and password will be required, after the device will scan for channels. Once this is complete, you are directed to the home screen and can begin watching whatever you like!

Another feature of this Android TV Box is that the remote of the NOW TV Smart Box is basic when compared to others. But this only causes a potential problem when looking for a specific channel in Freeview, especially if your program is near the bottom of the list.

Features

• 60 Freeview channels with an extra 15 in HD
• Full 1080p Resolution
• Pause and rewind live TV up to 30 mins

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10. Best Selection of Channels Android TV Box

10. NOW TV Smart Box with 3 Months Entertainment Pass

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The NOW TV Smart Box with 3 Months Entertainment Pass is the same box as the Now TV Smart Box but with an additional three months entertainment pass. As a result, this pass gives you an additional 12 channels on top of your 75 channels already provided.

Furthermore, the aim of the NOW TV Smart Box is to provide you with an additional set of channels and programs you can’t access through a standard NOW TV subscription. Therefore, finding out who dies next on Game of Thrones (Sky Atlantic) or if Nev and Max can work out who’s actually a Catfish (MTV) are now all possible ways to spend your spare time.

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11. Best Now Deal TV Android TV Box Android TV Box

11. NOW TV Box with 2 Month Entertainment Pass and Sky Store Voucher

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The NOW TV Box delivers the country’s most popular channels such as Sky Atlantic and Sky Living. With a quick and easy setup, you simply need an HDMI port, an internet connection and a NOW TV account.

In addition, with the two-month entertainment pass as well as the Sky Store voucher, chances are you could have access to all the films and shows you could ever need.

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Best NOW TV Pass

To qualify for any of the NOW TV Passes you will need a minimum of 2.5Mbps broadband download speed, a NOW TV account as well as access to a device such as a laptop, tablet, smartphones or even a game console.

Entertainment Pass

The Entertainment pass is a monthly pass that gives you access to channels that won’t appear on Freeview. As well as the ability to catch up on shows you miss which you can access 24 hours after they are first broadcast which will stay for a maximum of 7 days.

These channels include Sky 1, Sky Living, Sky Atlantic, Gold, Comedy Central, Sky Arts, ITV Encore, Fox, MTV, Nat Geo Wild, Discovery Channel and SyFy.

However, to decide if this is the pass for you can make use of a 14-day free trial when you first join. Once this period comes to an end, you will then be charged monthly.

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Sky Cinema Pass

The NOW TV Sky Cinema pass allows you to choose from over 1000 movies to watch on demand. In addition you can access 11 Sky Cinema channels catering for all film genres such as Greats, Action, Family and Comedy.

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Kids Pass

The Kid’s pass can provide hours of entertainment for your kids. Since the pass includes shows such as Peppa Pig, Dora the Explorer and Spongebob Squarepants. In addition, there are channels you can watch live, which are Nickelodeon, Cartoonito, NickJr and Nicktoons. Alternatively, you can access On-demand shows from extra channels Milkshake!, CBeebies and CBBC.

You can control the TV by either a screen lock making it difficult for the kids to exit the program you put on for them. As well as parental controls.

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Sky Sports Pass

Furthermore, you want to watch your favourite football team play their rivals, but it’s happening on a channel you don’t have access to. NOW TV offers the option to have a Sky Sports Day Pass. Meaning for 24 hours, you can have access to all sports channels. The pass is also available as a week pass, or monthly.

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Conclusion

To conclude, if you are thinking about going ahead with investing an Android TV box you may be interested to read our beginners quick step-by-step guide which aims to give you all the knowledge needed on how to set up and use your new Android TV box.