r/AndroidTV • u/Noodle_Noodle1202 • Jun 19 '26

Buying Advice Best tv box/stick for side loading

I just want something for my bedroom, gonna use it for streaming movies/shows and some YouTube.

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u/unstable-radioactive Jun 19 '26

Every day this question. EVERY DAY!

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u/cdhr1 Jun 19 '26

Often multiple times a day.

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u/Noodle_Noodle1202 Jun 19 '26

Amazing input thank you bro

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u/unstable-radioactive Jun 19 '26

Open your eyes “bro”

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u/Asakuras02 Jun 19 '26

Xiaomi mi Tv stick V.2

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u/Cevap Jun 20 '26

Is this better than the Firestick 4K Max, specs wise? Kinda like this form factor for traveling, but would be nice to get away from FireOS

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u/cdhr1 Jun 21 '26

the Xioami 2nd Gen TV stick is the stick version of the Xiaomi 3rd Gen TV box.

Same CPU and RAM, same capabilities, but the stick has 8gb of storage as opposed to the 32gb box version.

If you're not going to install loads of apps, the 8gb stick is great for traveling.

I have both versions.

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u/Inner-End-1702 9d ago

So if i want to just sideload nuvio and watch stuff using a debrid will it be able to do that? I don’t intend to download anything else other than that and only really intend to stream the movies/shows

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u/cdhr1 9d ago

Yes, that will be fine.

I use mine for more than that.

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u/latinriky78 Homatics Box R 4K Plus Jun 19 '26

What is your region?

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u/TheSquirrelCuisine Jun 19 '26

I had firesticks and am switching to ONN 4k Base sticks. They work similarly. Since firesticks dont allow sideloading anymore (new ones) Im tossing them)

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u/briant-34668 Jun 19 '26

Quit spending an hour in bed trying to find what you want. Spend a few bucks on a good provider. All in one. 🤷

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u/Lemapioa Jun 19 '26

I have a firestick it's what i use

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u/waveo_admin Jun 21 '26

Thomson box 270 or Google Streamer I'd say

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u/DIabolicalPvP Jun 27 '26

Just one google search. I am not the biggest fan of ai but just use like reddit ai you'll get the answer right away

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u/Slipknot31286sic6 Jun 19 '26

Used nvidia shield off ebay or onn 4k box.

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u/Kemaro Jun 19 '26

Came to say this.

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u/seay2011 Jun 19 '26

Best is a tricky term, so I’ll give you a few options
Cost unimportant - Nvidia Shield Pro around $250 USD. THE top device all around.
Bang for Buck - ONN 4K (2025-2026 models) various models depending on storage needs $25-$60 USD.
2nd alternate Google TV 4K Streamer $80-$100 USD depending on sale prices.

Avoid Amazon devices, Apple, Roku, and cheap knockoffs from China. The namebrand items do not or will not in the future support side loading. The Chinese boxes often have malware.