The 4K UHD Movies section has a lot of 4K Ultra HD video streams. When clicking on a 4K link give it a moment to play. The screen can seem to freeze but usually starts in few moments. DeathStar; DeathStar is an all-in-one add-on for Kodi including 1080p and 4K Movies. It pulls in many good links and has been working very well. Kodi Complete setup 2019 - Part 1 Kodi Complete setup 2019 - Part 1 - New Kodi Builds In this latest Kodi Build tutorial, we look at Kodi Complete setup 2019 - Part 1 and learn how to install this NEW KODI BUILD. Everyday we see the release of new Kodi builds and wizards, which allow access to watch free movies, sports, shows, IPTV and more on Kodi.
URLResolver allows Kodi to stream online content by decoding the links to playable media files from one-click hosting sites known as cyberlockers. It’s a special type of Kodi addon, known as a dependency, because the functionality of other addons depend on it. URLResolver was first developed in July 2011 by t0mm0. It was later maintained by Eldorado, then tknorris, and most recently jsergio123. Hundreds of developers have contributed code over the years, and TV ADDONS has always been its home.
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When you click on link at a streaming web site, you don’t get a direct link to the media file, you get a link to a web page from which you can download or stream the file. URLResolver is able to process the web page in order to instantly return the direct link to a playable media file that can be read by Kodi. Kodi handles the actual video playback though, as URLResolver doesn’t have any sort of video decoding mechanism. Since URLResolver doesn’t take care of the actual playback, it has nothing to do with buffering or speed issues.
If you’ve ever visited a one-click file hosting site, you’ll know that they usually require you to wait for the download to start, complete a CAPTCHA, or even register. All the while, they usually require you to disable your ad blocker and shoot all kinds of nuissances all over your computer screen. Generally, they also have limitation on how much a free account can download per day. URLResolver lets you stream as much as you want, without restrictions.
Since one-click hosting sites (cyberlockers) are monetized almost exclusively through advertising, they aren’t fond of URLResolver being used to access their content through Kodi. As you know, there are no ads in Kodi, and therefore neither streaming web sites nor one-click hosting sites are fond of URLResolver. They don’t make a dime from Kodi users, who still cost them tons of bandwith. Several large cyberlockers have actually cited Kodi as their reason for closing.
Without URLResolver, you wouldn’t be able to access your favourite home videos from Google Drive, Amazon Cloud, OpenLoad, or anywhere else that hosts media files. URLResolver also manages your connection to debrid services like Real-Debrid and Premiumize. Although powerful, URLResolver is content neutral and doesn’t have the ability to find or browse content on the internet, it needs to be fed the links from another Kodi addon or source.
Due to the fact that cyberlockers are constantly trying to prevent URLResolver and similar tools like JDownloader from accessing their content, it makes the development and maintenance of URLResolver significantly more difficult than the development of your standard Kodi addon. Right now the community is really lacking in people who have the time and talent necessary to repair individual resolvers each time they break.
Despite what certain copyright bullies might want people to believe, content neutral technologies must be protected. URLResolver doesn’t look for a specific type of content and is therefore undeniably lawful. It cannot be held responsible for the abuse of individual addon developers or users. URLResolver doesn’t know the difference between videos of your child’s ballet recital, cat videos, or any other type of streaming title.
If you have programming skills and want to give your shot at URLResolver development for the benefit of the entire Kodi addon community, we’d be honoured to have you collaborate. Please visit the URLResolver Development GitHub page, fork URLResolver, and submit as many pull requests as you’d like. There’s no commitment necessary, and we appreciate all the help we can get. New developers coming forward is the key to our continual existence.
In order to ensure that you’ll always receive the latest URLResolver updates as they become available, please download our new community repository. We strongly discourage the installation of URLResolver from other repositories which could potentially be pushing rogue versions. It should be noted that older versions of URLResolver are also hosted within the official Kodi repository, however they haven’t been updated in quite some time.
Kodi has become the go-to streaming media center for everyone from cable cutters, to anyone wanting a great media experience.
The basic requirements to run Kodi are listed as 3D capable GPU graphics hardware controller for all rendering, a Dual-core 2 GHz or better CPU, and 1 GB of RAM.
Of course Kodi can be installed and used on slower machines but becomes laggy.
To give an example I have installed Kodi on a Raspberry Pi 3 and it does work but freezes up at moments.
When it comes to Kodi boxes there are many to choose from and can vary wildly in hardware.
As listed above they should have at least the basic specifications to run Kodi, but ideally faster.
The minimum hardware specification for a Kodi box should be at least 2GB RAM and a S912 CPU or better.
Page Table of Contents
Android TV Box CPUs
Our Picks for Top 10 Boxes
Best Kodi Media Center Boxes with Details and Review Links
Best High-End Boxes
Best Mid-Range Boxes
Best Budget Boxes
Best Combination Boxes
Summary
Android TV Box CPUs
Here are the basic processors Android TV boxes currently use and what to look for.
Keep in mind some processors will be better at certain task even if they score lower. For example while the RK3399 beats the S912 at most task, it lacks support for features such as HDR (High Dynamic Range).
M8 family (M805): Obsolete
S8 Family (S805): Obsolete
S905: Obsolete
S905X2: Good low-to-mid range CPU.
S912: Good low-to-mid range CPU.
RK3328: Good low-to-mid range.
RK3399: High Performance
S922X: High Performance
NVIDIA Tegra X1: High Performance
After being sent boxes to review for the last few years here is our picks for the best options. The units come in all shapes sizes and price ranges.
In full disclosure these boxes have been sent to us from companies to review which we have done with our own honest opinion and results.
*This post contains affiliate links which at no cost to you allows us to earn a commission on product purchases.
As always be sure to read reviews on Amazon, here, or elsewhere to be sure a unit is the right pick for you.
Box Name | OS | ANTTU Score | CPU | RAM | 4K Video | Type |
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Beelink BT3Pro Mini PC | Win 10 | --- | Intel Atom | 4GB | Yes | High-End |
Beelink GT King | Android 9.0 | 108708 | S922X | 4GB | Yes | High-End |
MECOOL KM9 Pro | Android 9 | 60232 | S905X2 | 4GB | Yes | High-End |
NVIDIA SHIELD | Android 8 | 130766 | Tegra X1 | 3GB | Yes | High-End |
X99 Android TV Box | Android 7.1 | 76606 | RK3399 | 4GB | Yes | High-End |
A95X Max | Android 8.1 | 57247 | S905X2 | 4GB | Yes | Mid-Range |
T95Q | Android 8.1 | 57546 | S905X2 | 4GB | Yes | Mid-Range |
H96 PRO PLUS | Android 7.1 | 40191 | S912 | 3GB | Yes | Mid-Range |
TX92 | Android 7.1 | 41373 | S912 | 3GB | Yes | Mid-Range |
R10 R-TV | Android 7.1 | 57935 | RK3328 | 4GB | Yes | Budget |
Our Picks For The Best Kodi Media Center Boxes 2019
… Best High-End Boxes
- Beelink BT3 Pro Mini PC
- Beelink GT King
- MECOOL KM9 Pro
- X99 Android TV Box
- NVIDIA Shield
Beelink BT3Pro Mini PC 4K HD Mini Desktop Computer with Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Windows 10 4GB+64G/4K/1000Mbps/HDMI/VGA/2.4G+5.8G Dual WiFi
The Beelink BT3 Pro is the only non Android TV box on the list.
Previously we have listed the Belink AP34 mini PC which is still a good unit running and working well.
The Beelink BT3 Pro is a new version with better hardware which is a small mini computer that comes with Windows 10 installed.
It has an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 along with 4GB of DDR3 RAM.
The Beelink BT3 Pro is a good unit that has the same hardware as a mid-range laptop at a lower cost.
The resolution can play up to 4096 X 2160 @60Hz, so it has no problems playing the new 4K Ultra HD videos.
While Android TV boxes are nice, the BT3 Pro is a good box for those who like to use a familiar Operating System as a home entertainment system.
The Beelink BT3 Pro is the only non Android TV box on the list.
Previously we have listed the Belink AP34 mini PC which is still a good unit running and working well.
The Beelink BT3 Pro is a new version with better hardware which is a small mini computer that comes with Windows 10 installed.
It has an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 along with 4GB of DDR3 RAM.
The Beelink BT3 Pro is a good unit that has the same hardware as a mid-range laptop at a lower cost.
The resolution can play up to 4096 X 2160 @60Hz, so it has no problems playing the new 4K Ultra HD videos.
While Android TV boxes are nice, the BT3 Pro is a good box for those who like to use a familiar Operating System as a home entertainment system.
Beelink GT King TV Box Android 9.0 Amlogic S922X Hexa-core G52 MP6 Graphics 4GB LPDDR4 64GB ROM 2.4G + 5.8G WiFi Bluetooth 4.1 4K 60fps Support 2.4G Voice Remote Control
Antutu Benchmark Score 108708
Antutu Benchmark Score 108708
The Beelink GT King is a new Android TV box for 2019 that has the new S922X CPU.
The S922X CPU is the latest processor for ARM-based hardware such as Android TV boxes.
The box did very well while testing and had a very high benchmark score with an Antutu Score of 108708.
Some downsides is no built-in screen mirroring and problems playing Netflix.
Some downsides is no built-in screen mirroring and problems playing Netflix.
Overall the Beelink GT King is a very good new unit that with a few Firmware updates would make for a very nice high-end box.
Read Full Review Here
Android 9.0 TV Box, MECOOL New Generation Smart TV Box with Amlogic S905X2 Quad-Core, 4GB RAM 32GB ROM, Support 2.4G/ 5G Dual Band WiFi 4K Full HD BT 4.0
Antutu Benchmark Score 60232
Antutu Benchmark Score 60232
The MECOOL KM9 Pro is a media box running Android 9 and is one of the few Google Certified Android TV box.
It runs the new S905X2 CPU has 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
This makes it one of the fastest boxes currently available along with the latest Android TV Operating System.
It is a nice box that performed very well while testing playing games and 4K HD video @60fps.
The one downside is it doesn’t have Netflix support and will need the Netflix APK side-loaded to run.
All other apps worked great including the new Kodi 18 Leia and any current top add-ons.
Read Full Review Here
X99 4GB 32GB Rockchip RK3399 Android 7.1 TV BOX 2.4G&5GHz Dual WIFI BT4.0 1000M LAN USB3.0 Type-c Media Player With Wireless Mini Backlit Keyboard
Antutu Benchmark Score 76606
The X99 is an Android TV Box built to play high resolution 4K UHD videos as well as games and other media.
It comes with some impressive hardware with the fast RK3399 CPU and 4GB of DDR3 RAM.
The WiFi test did very good at 163Mbps Download, and 21Mbps Upload.
AnTuTu also gave it a very good overall score of 76606 which is higher than the Fire TV Box without the restrictions.
Read Full Review Here
Antutu Benchmark Score 76606
The X99 is an Android TV Box built to play high resolution 4K UHD videos as well as games and other media.
It comes with some impressive hardware with the fast RK3399 CPU and 4GB of DDR3 RAM.
The WiFi test did very good at 163Mbps Download, and 21Mbps Upload.
AnTuTu also gave it a very good overall score of 76606 which is higher than the Fire TV Box without the restrictions.
Read Full Review Here
NVIDIA Shield TV | 4K HDR Streaming Media Player
Antutu Benchmark Score 130766
The NVIDIA Shield is a very popular Kodi android TV box that has many nice features.
It has a NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor, 3GB Ram, 802.11ac WiFi, and USB 3.0.
Two version can be bought 16GB and 500GB that give more internal hard drive space. Most Kodi boxes don’t give this option and have limited internal space. If you have a large video library you want to store and play a 500 GB hard drive version can be bought.
There is a new version of the Shield that came out in 2017, that is smaller than the old one and comes with a new redesigned controller.
While more costly than other options it is a nice box to run Kodi on. The NVIDIA SHIELD Pro combined with Kodi is definitely a cable TV killer.
Antutu Benchmark Score 130766
The NVIDIA Shield is a very popular Kodi android TV box that has many nice features.
It has a NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor, 3GB Ram, 802.11ac WiFi, and USB 3.0.
Two version can be bought 16GB and 500GB that give more internal hard drive space. Most Kodi boxes don’t give this option and have limited internal space. If you have a large video library you want to store and play a 500 GB hard drive version can be bought.
There is a new version of the Shield that came out in 2017, that is smaller than the old one and comes with a new redesigned controller.
While more costly than other options it is a nice box to run Kodi on. The NVIDIA SHIELD Pro combined with Kodi is definitely a cable TV killer.
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… Best Mid-Range Boxes
- A95X Max
- T95Q
- Fire TV
- H96 PRO PLUS
- Beelink GT1 Ultimate
- TX92
- R10 R-TV
Android 8.1 TV Box,Dolamee A95X 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Amlogic S905X2 Quad Core 64bit Smart TV Box Support 3D 4K2K@75fps/ 5G&2.4G Dual Band WiFi/BT 5.0 & USB 3.0 Media Player Box with Recording Function
Antutu Benchmark Score 57247
Antutu Benchmark Score 57247
The A95X Max is a new Android TV box for 2019 built with the new S905X2 CPU and 4GB of RAM.
It has many nice features including expandable storage with a 2.5 hard drive bay that can hold up-to 2TB HDD.
The unit has a bay at the top that a SATA hard drive can be installed and add a lot of storage space.
The unit has a bay at the top that a SATA hard drive can be installed and add a lot of storage space.
This makes it a nice unit for anyone who has a large video library to play videos on-demand.
It also has a lot of other nice features such as a Root switch and screen recorder software.
One downside is no option for AirPlay or Miracast so it has no smartphone screen mirroring features.
Read Full Review Here of the A95X Max
Android 8.1 TV Box,EASYTONE T95Q Android Boxes Quad-Core S905X2 64bit 4GB RAM 32GB ROM Support 5G WiFi/H.265/ BT4.1/ USB 3.0/ 1000M LAN/ 4K Ultra HD [2019 Newest]
Antutu Benchmark Score 57546
Antutu Benchmark Score 57546
The T95Q is an Android TV box that has the new S905X2 CPU and 4GB of RAM.
It is a new box for 2019 with the new S905X2 Android TV box CPU.
Many Android TV box owners are familiar with the original S905 processor with the S905X2 faster and better.
It also has dual band WiFi, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.1, and 32GB of internal storage.
It also has dual band WiFi, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.1, and 32GB of internal storage.
While testing it played 4K videos @ 60 FPS and did well at basic game play.
The WiFi tested at 48Mbps download speed which while not the best is good enough for the minimum 25Mbps 4K video requires to stream.
The T95Q is good for basic game play along with playing 4K videos and is a good basic media player for 2019.
Read Full Review Here of the T95Q Android TV Box
Fire TV Stick 4K with all-new Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player
Antutu Benchmark Score 72768
The Fire TV supports 4K Ultra HD with an Amlogic Quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM.
It also comes the 802.11ac dual band WiFi that makes it a good wireless unit.
Since it is made by Amazon the build quality is very good along with great support.
The one downside is that Kodi needs to be side loaded which isn’t too difficult as long as you have some technical ability.
Overall it is a very good box to use and run Kodi. Be sure to watch some YouTube videos on how to side load Kodi onto a Fire TV box before going this route.
Antutu Benchmark Score 72768
The Fire TV supports 4K Ultra HD with an Amlogic Quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM.
It also comes the 802.11ac dual band WiFi that makes it a good wireless unit.
Since it is made by Amazon the build quality is very good along with great support.
The one downside is that Kodi needs to be side loaded which isn’t too difficult as long as you have some technical ability.
Overall it is a very good box to use and run Kodi. Be sure to watch some YouTube videos on how to side load Kodi onto a Fire TV box before going this route.
EstgoSZ H96 Pro 3GB RAM 32GB ROM TV Box Amlogic S912 Octa-core CPU Android 6.0 Dual-band WIFI 2.4GHz/5.0GHz Bluetooth 4.1 1000M LAN 4K 2K Set Top Box 2017 Model
Antutu Benchmark Score 40191
The H96 PRO PLUS is a nice Kodi android TV box that performed very well in our test.
It uses the S912 CPU with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
The WiFi is also very good using dual band 802.11ac which during test gave download speeds of 142Mbps at 5GHz, and 47MBps at 2.4 GHz.
Many units now use the S912 CPU but most use less RAM and internal storage. The 3GB of RAM gives it a nice boost when needed.
Read Full Review Here of the H96 PRO PLUS
Antutu Benchmark Score 40191
The H96 PRO PLUS is a nice Kodi android TV box that performed very well in our test.
It uses the S912 CPU with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
The WiFi is also very good using dual band 802.11ac which during test gave download speeds of 142Mbps at 5GHz, and 47MBps at 2.4 GHz.
Many units now use the S912 CPU but most use less RAM and internal storage. The 3GB of RAM gives it a nice boost when needed.
Read Full Review Here of the H96 PRO PLUS
Beelink GT1 A TV Box DDR4 3GB RAM 32GB ROM Amlogic S912 Octa Core 1000Mbps LAN/Dual WiFi 2.4G+5.8G/H.265 4K Smart TV Box
Antutu Benchmark Score 39183
The Beelink GT1 Ultimate has similar hardware to the H96 PRO with 3GB of RAM and a S912 CPU.
It is a small box that has a diamond pattern on the top.
It performed very well in our test streaming HD 1080p videos and playing retro games.
There is 3 USB slots, a SD-card slot, and a remote control that can also control a TV which is a nice extra.
Read Full Review Here of the Beelink GT1 Ultimate
Antutu Benchmark Score 39183
The Beelink GT1 Ultimate has similar hardware to the H96 PRO with 3GB of RAM and a S912 CPU.
It is a small box that has a diamond pattern on the top.
It performed very well in our test streaming HD 1080p videos and playing retro games.
There is 3 USB slots, a SD-card slot, and a remote control that can also control a TV which is a nice extra.
Read Full Review Here of the Beelink GT1 Ultimate
ESHOWEE TX92 Android 7.1 TV BOX Amlogic S912 Octa-core CPU DDR4 3GB RAM 32GB ROM BT 4.0 2.4/5 Dual-Band WiFi 4K UHD & LAN VP9 DLNA H.265
Antutu Benchmark Score 41373
The TX92 is a square box with a LED clock on the front that has some good basic hardware for streaming videos from online sources.
It runs a S912 CPU, 3GB of RAM, along with a built-in ROM and expandable storage.
During testing the WiFi did very well with a 163Mbps Download, and 22Mbps Upload speed.
It is a good mid-range box at a low price that will work well at streaming, watching HD videos, and basic game play.
Read Full Review Here
Antutu Benchmark Score 41373
The TX92 is a square box with a LED clock on the front that has some good basic hardware for streaming videos from online sources.
It runs a S912 CPU, 3GB of RAM, along with a built-in ROM and expandable storage.
During testing the WiFi did very well with a 163Mbps Download, and 22Mbps Upload speed.
It is a good mid-range box at a low price that will work well at streaming, watching HD videos, and basic game play.
Read Full Review Here
Android TV Box 4G+32G Bluetooth WIFI, DHong R-TV BOX R10 RK3328 RAM 4G EMMC 32G
Antutu Benchmark Score 57935
The R10 R-TV is an Android TV box with some good hardware.
It comes with a RK3328 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 32 GB of internal storage.
The unit is round with the center having a light blue light that is also the power button.
It did very well during test with no problems running Kodi along with fast WiFi at 138Mbps Download, and 21Mbps Upload speeds.
The back has all the ports with 3 USB, SD card slot, HDMI, Ethernet, AV, and Optical.
Read Here for a Full Review of the R10 R-TV
Antutu Benchmark Score 57935
The R10 R-TV is an Android TV box with some good hardware.
It comes with a RK3328 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 32 GB of internal storage.
The unit is round with the center having a light blue light that is also the power button.
It did very well during test with no problems running Kodi along with fast WiFi at 138Mbps Download, and 21Mbps Upload speeds.
The back has all the ports with 3 USB, SD card slot, HDMI, Ethernet, AV, and Optical.
Read Here for a Full Review of the R10 R-TV
… Best Budget Boxes
- T95Z Plus
- Sunvell T9
- M8S Pro L
- MX9 PRO
- X96
EASYTONE T95Z Plus Android TV Box 3GB 32GB,Android 7.1 TV Box Amlogic Octa-Core,Dual-Band Wi-Fi 2.4/5.8G Smart Boxes Android Mini PC with Wireless Keyboard Remote (Backlit)
Antutu Benchmark Score 41158
The T95Z Plus uses the S912 Amilogic processor with 3GB of RAM.
The S912 is a slight improvement over the S905 and a big improvement over the S805/S812 many older boxes ship with.
In testing the WiFi was fast and maxed out a 50Mbps Download, and 5Mbps Upload connection. It also can play 720p, 1080p, or the new 4K Ultra HD videos.
The S912 CPU, 3GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage made it easily able to run Kodi 17.6 Krypton.
Read Here for a Full Review of the T95Z Plus
Antutu Benchmark Score 41158
The T95Z Plus uses the S912 Amilogic processor with 3GB of RAM.
The S912 is a slight improvement over the S905 and a big improvement over the S805/S812 many older boxes ship with.
In testing the WiFi was fast and maxed out a 50Mbps Download, and 5Mbps Upload connection. It also can play 720p, 1080p, or the new 4K Ultra HD videos.
The S912 CPU, 3GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage made it easily able to run Kodi 17.6 Krypton.
Read Here for a Full Review of the T95Z Plus
Android TV Box, T9 Android 8.1 4GB RAM/32GB ROM RK3328 Quad-Core Media Box Support 2.4Ghz WiFi 64 Bits H.265 Bluetooth 4.1 DLNA UHD 4K Mini TV Box
Antutu Benchmark Score 37843
The Sunvell T9 Android TV box is a small unit built for those looking for a budget media center box.
It has a RK3328 CPU and 4GB of RAM which makes it great for streaming HD videos or basic game play.
During testing the WiFi was slow at 12Mbps Download and 9Mbps uplaod.
While it will stream videos it would be best to run an Ethernet cable with the T9 for the best results.
It had no problems playing HD 4K videos @ 60fps.
Read Here for a Full Review Sunvell T9
Antutu Benchmark Score 37843
The Sunvell T9 Android TV box is a small unit built for those looking for a budget media center box.
It has a RK3328 CPU and 4GB of RAM which makes it great for streaming HD videos or basic game play.
During testing the WiFi was slow at 12Mbps Download and 9Mbps uplaod.
While it will stream videos it would be best to run an Ethernet cable with the T9 for the best results.
It had no problems playing HD 4K videos @ 60fps.
Read Here for a Full Review Sunvell T9
YAGALA M8S Pro L Android 7.1.2 Tv Box with Bluetooth Voice Remote Ultra 4K HD Smart TV Box 3GB RAM 32GB ROM Bluetooth 4.1 Amlogic S912 Octa core 64 Bits and Support Dual Band WiFi 2.4GHz/5GHz H.265
Antutu Benchmark Score 40673
The M8S Pro L is a nice unit with some good hardware.
It runs a S912 processor and 3GB of RAM. It also has good internal storage size at 32GB, and is expandable with a SD-Card or Flash drive.
In our test it handled Kodi and playing HD 4K videos well. The WiFi also did well at 52Mbps download speed.
It is one of the better units for the price and worth a look if you are on a budget.
Read Here for a Full Review M8S Pro
Antutu Benchmark Score 40673
The M8S Pro L is a nice unit with some good hardware.
It runs a S912 processor and 3GB of RAM. It also has good internal storage size at 32GB, and is expandable with a SD-Card or Flash drive.
In our test it handled Kodi and playing HD 4K videos well. The WiFi also did well at 52Mbps download speed.
It is one of the better units for the price and worth a look if you are on a budget.
Read Here for a Full Review M8S Pro
Walmeck Android 7.1 TV Box,MX9 Pro,RK3328 Quad Core 64Bit 4G/32G H.265 UHD 4K VP9 HDR 3D Mini PC 2.4G/5G WIFI BT 4.1 US Plug
Antutu Benchmark Score 36169
The MX9 PRO did surprisingly well for a budget unit and a good buy for the money.
The RK3328 CPU does very well playing HD videos and basic game play.
The 4GB RAM gives it an extra boost as most Android TV boxes have 2GB of RAM.
If you are looking for a good box at a reasonable cost the MX9 PRO is a good unit that is worth a look.
Read Full Review Here of the MX9 Pro
Antutu Benchmark Score 36169
The MX9 PRO did surprisingly well for a budget unit and a good buy for the money.
The RK3328 CPU does very well playing HD videos and basic game play.
The 4GB RAM gives it an extra boost as most Android TV boxes have 2GB of RAM.
If you are looking for a good box at a reasonable cost the MX9 PRO is a good unit that is worth a look.
Read Full Review Here of the MX9 Pro
Greatlizard X96 Android 7.1 Smart TV BOX 2GB RAM 16GB ROM Wifi 1080p 4K H.265 64 Bit Media TV Set Top Box
Antutu Benchmark Score 25776
The X96 runs a Quad Core S905 CPU with 2GB of RAM, and 16GB internal storage.
One of the things that makes it stand out is it is cheap.
The box came with Kodi 17.4 installed which we upgraded to Krypton 17.6 and is working great.
While not the fastest Kodi android box it does work well enough. If you are on a very tight budget it is worth a look.
Antutu Benchmark Score 25776
The X96 runs a Quad Core S905 CPU with 2GB of RAM, and 16GB internal storage.
One of the things that makes it stand out is it is cheap.
The box came with Kodi 17.4 installed which we upgraded to Krypton 17.6 and is working great.
While not the fastest Kodi android box it does work well enough. If you are on a very tight budget it is worth a look.
Read Here for a Full Review of the X96
… Best Combination Boxes
Handheld Game Console,GPD Win 2 Mini Laptop Gamepad 6″ Touchscreen Win 10 Intel m3-7Y30 2.6Ghz HD Graphics 8GB RAM/128GB ROM
DroidBOX has made some nice units over the years from projectors to portable all with good support.
The Win 2 is a Windows 10 small gaming unit that plays Kodi, games, or most any Windows 10 software.
It has roughly the same look as a Nintendo 3DS along with a nice button layout.
It is a great device for those traveling and needing an all around entertainment device, from playing games to watching videos with Kodi.
There is a built in battery which last 5-7 hours depending what it is being played.
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KDLINKS A400 4K Android Quad Core 3D Smart H.265 HD TV Media Player with HDD Bay, WiFi, Dolby 7.1, Gigabit LAN, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage, 4 Core CPU, 8 Core GPU
The Himedia Q10 PRO is a high-end Kodi android TV box with many nice features.
The main nice feature is the ability to quickly snap in a SATA hard drive which makes it a good unit to store lots of videos, music, or games.
It uses the Hi3798C V200 chipset with a Realtek RTD1295 processors which is one of the best ARM based CPU’s available.
The Himedia Q10 PRO is not a cheap box and on almost the same level as the Nvidia Shield.
It also has dual band WiFi which can run on the new 5 GHz 802.11ac protocol. If you have a dual band router you will have no problems with a fast internet connection, at least to the router.
Read Here for a Full Review of The Himedia Q10 PRO
Summary
Kodi android TV boxes have changed a lot in the last year going from 1GB of RAM to 2GB of RAM or more.
A box with 1GB of RAM will still run Kodi but is not ideal for future updates and cost about the same for a box with 2-3 GB of RAM.
The processors have also changed with older units mainly using the S805 and new unit using the S912, or better.
Many of the older boxes are still sold so be wary of these older boxes, especially since the new ones cost almost the same.
If you want the best one available than most would agree that the Nvidia Shield is currently the top box to get. It unfortunately is also the most expensive.
Many of the lower-end cheap boxes run Kodi well but do require some technicality.
For example during a major update with Kodi there will be almost no support, if any. Also many of them have less than desirable WiFi, so running a Ethernet cable may be necessary.
With that said and having reviewed many units they do work and continue to work. I know people who bought a cheap box 1-2 years ago and continue to use it daily.
Just keep in mind if a low cost box has a problem than you will need to get a bit technical. There are lots of YouTube videos and tutorials that can help.
When buying a Kodi box read the reviews on Amazon to be sure it meets your technical ability. While any of these boxes will run Kodi they often come with some degree of setup that may not be for everyone.
… Best Combination Boxes
Handheld Game Console,GPD Win 2 Mini Laptop Gamepad 6″ Touchscreen Win 10 Intel m3-7Y30 2.6Ghz HD Graphics 8GB RAM/128GB ROM
DroidBOX has made some nice units over the years from projectors to portable all with good support.
The Win 2 is a Windows 10 small gaming unit that plays Kodi, games, or most any Windows 10 software.
It has roughly the same look as a Nintendo 3DS along with a nice button layout.
It is a great device for those traveling and needing an all around entertainment device, from playing games to watching videos with Kodi.
There is a built in battery which last 5-7 hours depending what it is being played.
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KDLINKS A400 4K Android Quad Core 3D Smart H.265 HD TV Media Player with HDD Bay, WiFi, Dolby 7.1, Gigabit LAN, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage, 4 Core CPU, 8 Core GPU
The Himedia Q10 PRO is a high-end Kodi android TV box with many nice features.
The main nice feature is the ability to quickly snap in a SATA hard drive which makes it a good unit to store lots of videos, music, or games.
It uses the Hi3798C V200 chipset with a Realtek RTD1295 processors which is one of the best ARM based CPU’s available.
The Himedia Q10 PRO is not a cheap box and on almost the same level as the Nvidia Shield.
It also has dual band WiFi which can run on the new 5 GHz 802.11ac protocol. If you have a dual band router you will have no problems with a fast internet connection, at least to the router.
Read Here for a Full Review of The Himedia Q10 PRO
Summary
Kodi android TV boxes have changed a lot in the last year going from 1GB of RAM to 2GB of RAM or more.
A box with 1GB of RAM will still run Kodi but is not ideal for future updates and cost about the same for a box with 2-3 GB of RAM.
The processors have also changed with older units mainly using the S805 and new unit using the S912, or better.
Many of the older boxes are still sold so be wary of these older boxes, especially since the new ones cost almost the same.
If you want the best one available than most would agree that the Nvidia Shield is currently the top box to get. It unfortunately is also the most expensive.
Many of the lower-end cheap boxes run Kodi well but do require some technicality.
For example during a major update with Kodi there will be almost no support, if any. Also many of them have less than desirable WiFi, so running a Ethernet cable may be necessary.
With that said and having reviewed many units they do work and continue to work. I know people who bought a cheap box 1-2 years ago and continue to use it daily.
Just keep in mind if a low cost box has a problem than you will need to get a bit technical. There are lots of YouTube videos and tutorials that can help.
When buying a Kodi box read the reviews on Amazon to be sure it meets your technical ability. While any of these boxes will run Kodi they often come with some degree of setup that may not be for everyone.