Top 10 TV Boxes

The simplest device released in 2021 and designed to solve only two tasks. The first is to watch DVB-T2 digital television if the TV does not support it. Also, with the help of a set-top box from BBK, you can watch content previously saved to a USB flash drive. It can be photos, videos or music. But do not forget that the product is not capable of boasting any serious power, so high-definition video is too tough for it. Problems can arise even if the bitrate is too high or a non-standard codec is used. Also, buyers complain about the too small buttons that the bundled remote control has. But on the other hand, the device does not think when switching channels, as is the case with its competitors.

An excellent TV box with a through antenna output. Unlike even cheaper models, it supports not only terrestrial digital TV, but also cable. The device is controlled either using four buttons on the front panel, or with a complete remote control. There is also a USB input on the case. If the list of recognized video standards seems insufficient to you, try updating the firmware - such an opportunity is present here. And this model also supports the use of a Wi-Fi adapter that allows you to access the LUMAX cinema. The only pity is that this accessory must be purchased separately.

Very simple externally TV set-top box.It primarily serves to view a television signal encoded in the DVB-T2 standard. However, it also supports DVB-C. But we recommend that you check with your cable operator whether the device will work with their equipment. For example, MTS requires set-top boxes equipped with a SIM card slot, which is not here. But the product received two USB ports. They can be occupied with an external hard drive and a regular flash drive. Or buy a Wi-Fi adapter, thanks to which MEGOGO, YouTube and some other online services will become available.

This TV set-top box, under certain conditions, can become universal. For this purpose, it is equipped with a pair of USB connectors - you should look for them on the front and rear panels. The first is for connecting a drive from which videos will be played. Quite, I must say, successfully - the product supports most of the now common formats. The second slot can be used to connect a Wi-Fi adapter. But you have to buy it separately. With it, you can expand the functionality a little, starting, for example, watching YouTube.However, don't expect much more - limited firmware and a weak processor are used here.

An excellent TV set-top box, which is definitely worth the money. At one time it was the best option, coping with the solution of most existing problems. Now, some buyers may present certain claims against him. For example, a budget device has only one USB port. You may also have problems connecting the set-top box to a very old TV. But on the other hand, the device works without any problems, even despite not the most powerful processor. You just need to connect it to a Wi-Fi 802.11ac network - in this case, even viewing 4K video becomes available.And the product comes with a convenient remote control that supports voice input.

The best choice for those who prefer a wired connection. The fact is that the device is slightly limited by the Wi-Fi 802.11n standard, the bandwidth of which is not enough for stable playback of online content in 4K resolution. In this case, a network cable comes to the rescue, which is connected to the gigabit LAN port. With this type of connection, you can forget about the brakes. But this, of course, is only relevant for those people who use the set-top box paired with a TV with a 4K screen. As for Smart TV, here this function is implemented on the basis of the ninth version of Android. A very powerful processor and a decent amount of RAM contribute to the absence of slowdowns, which is good news.

The best choice for a person who wants to save money. But be prepared to put up with certain limitations. If you connect a set-top box to a 4K TV, you will have to pull a network cable from the router. This is due to the fact that the device uses the Wi-Fi 802.11n standard, and its bandwidth is usually not enough to watch videos with high bitrates and resolutions. But if your TV has a Full HD screen, then you won't even notice this problem. Do not complain in the reviews and the number of connectors. It is optimal. Here, even a slot for a memory card is not forgotten. There are no complaints about the remote control, which has a modest size and a minimum number of buttons. People are confused by regularly occurring brakes associated with a clearly insufficient amount of O3U.

The most simplified set-top box, which usually hangs somewhere behind the TV. It has no additional connectors. Therefore, it is usually bought by the owners of those TVs who already have Smart TV, but who want more. The bottom line is that SberBox offers a smart assistant and a set of online services from the bank at a good price. In particular, it will appeal to those who do not have an antenna - the set-top box allows you to watch many TV channels via the Internet. Or you can use the Okko online cinema. There are no problems here with watching videos on some conditional YouTube. What is important, the power of the Amlogic S905Y2 processor is more than enough to play 4K content. Buyers in their reviews do not say anything bad about the remote control either. It's rare that an inexpensive set-top box comes with an accessory equipped with a microphone.

Superbly crafted copy. It is inserted into the HDMI connector of the TV, after which you forget about its existence. Since there is Bluetooth support, the remote control works using this standard. As befits such an expensive set-top box, it is able to understand voice commands. But only in English. As, in fact, there is no Russian language in the menu used here. Perhaps this is the main drawback of this model. But it is quite possible to reconcile with it. Surely you already memorized the interface of YouTube, Netflix and other similar applications? Another drawback is the HDMI standard. Its bandwidth is enough to transmit images in 4K resolution, but we do not recommend counting on a high frame rate.

This device is not cheap. And certainly universal. In this regard, it should not be bought to connect to an old TV. The fact is that there is no composite connector here, and for the full use of the set-top box, you will need an account in Apple services. But if you already have an "apple" technique, then you will be delighted! The work of the firmware does not cause any complaints. The set of applications is what you expect. And the device also broadcasts the picture to the TV in 4K resolution without any problems. People like it, judging by the reviews, and the work of Siri, which perceives most voice commands well. To connect to the router, either high-speed Wi-Fi or a gigabit LAN port is used here. And only the absence of USB is surprising. However, this once again indicates that the TV itself should be able to play video from external media.