The 20 best TV box

Old TV can receive the digital broadcast signal, turn into Smart TV and modern multimedia household appliance – it is enough to connect it TV console. With its help, will be implemented a whole range of current possibilities in the field of digital television

The review presents models with different functionality that have better consumer qualities. Ranking position is based on the technical capabilities of the device, ease of management and practical operation experience of a large number of owners who chose for their own purposes one of these models.

BEST TV box (TUNER) FOR DIGITAL TV (DVB-T2)

Gadgets, devices, smartphones – all these words came into our lives with the beginning of the Millennium, but on consoles to TVs, Russia's population had only learned about seven years ago, when at the state level adopted a decision on implementation of digital broadcasting standard DVB-T2. The second generation of "figures" in addition to the transmission of high definition signals of HDTV/UHDTV allows you to provide additional digital services such as video on demand or digital radio.

But given the fact that the cheap TV models are not equipped with a tuner that supports DVB-T2, a user experiences certain problems. Fortunately, on the market compact enough for TV-top boxes, which receive the signal and "pass" it to the TV via the traditional AV cable, SCART or HDMI interface

4 SELENGA HD950D

Best price. Functionality
Country: China
Average price: 1050 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.2

This digital TV tuner has the best price in the category, however, this fact does not mean that its performance does not deserve attention. Broadcasting in the format DVB-T2 TV can be streamed via composite or HDMI interface. A significant advantage of the model is a function of semi-automatic settings – owner only has to connect the connectors to the TV antenna and run mode from the menu boxes. In addition, Selenga HD950D successfully works with cable TV (DVB-C).

The presence of the USB connectors on the front and back panels allows you to use flash drives and external hard drives to play back digital video and audio formats, as well as to record the desired broadcast. In addition, when connected to connector Wi-Fi adapter (there is a socket for a network cable), the prefix is practically turns into a smart and lets the screen even old TVs to watch not only IPTV or Youtube, but also surfing the net. With all the positive qualities of the console it has one drawback – it's pretty sloppy Assembly of the housing. However, the reliability of this did not suffer, and the price more than compensates for the uneven display of channels and sinks of a button.

3 D-COLOR DC1002HD

Intuitive settings
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 1120 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.2

Most available TV tuner can be a good solution for budget-conscious connoisseurs of digital television. The model satisfied the basic and not overloaded by excesses, and thus has only the most important properties. It will handle even a child, because the device interface is extremely simple. Affordable tuner for the TV copes with all its functions.

Playing movies from USB drives and record TV programs by timer state employees as well, and catches the digital signal in the city and beyond. Therefore, many users consider the best option for summer, combining a normal connection to a plurality of channels, a decent set of basic properties and best price. It is noteworthy that unlike most analogues D-Color successfully connects not only to the latest flat-screen TV, but also to the good old TV if it has HDMI or component input.

2 BBK SMP145HDT2

The best reception signal
Country: China
Average price: 1390 roubles
Rating (2021): 4.5

BBK SMP123HDT2 - cheap TV-tuner with support DVB-T2 and second place in the ranking best TV set-top boxes. Given the low cost

Miniature Chinese set-top box for a TV about the size of the average smartphone is surprisingly sensitive and easily catches any channel, for which was awarded second place in the ranking. Despite the cost is quite reasonable, BBK is not inferior to most counterparts neither in functionality, nor in the transmission quality of image and sound. Users often call it one of the best TV set-top boxes at a nice price, but also note support for many popular file formats, including MKV and AVI, and the ability to adjust aspect ratio.

Although, like most modern tuners, BBK does not have its own hard disk, it reads the data from media of any size without restriction. In particular, the console copes well with heavy playing movies from USB media on a couple terabyte. In General, the device works stable and fast, but maybe a little slow when browsing the catalogue of films.

1 ORIEL 963 (DVB-T2)

The best selling TV tuner
Country: China
Average price: 2800 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Oriel 963 (DVB-T2) is one of the best-selling TV tuners for the Russian market and the first place in our rating. The main advantage of 963-th lies in its simple set up and convenience in everyday use. Apple TV easily connects to the TV using the HDMI interface, and through the "ancient" connectors – SCART and RCA composite input.

All the stuffing Oriel 963 is enclosed in a compact aluminum body, scratch resistant. On the front panel is located the power button and switching channels, which is useful to a domestic buyer in case of loss of control. In addition to all of the interfaces available USB port, through which the extender you can connect an external hard drive and a USB flash drive to read the video file or record streaming video. When connected to flash drive mode is available pending pause allowing you to pause the program and put the broadcast on a small break. Of the downsides of consoles is allocated only a small squeak when running, which can interfere with sleep music owners TV tuner.

BEST TV-TUNER SMART-TV WITH 3D SUPPORT

A powerful processor allows this smart game console video processing in 3D, which can easily turn a regular TV into a modern multimedia processor, which gives the opportunity not only to watch more realistic movies, but also enjoy the gameplay.

3 ICONBIT XDS 16

Optimal characteristics. Supports MKV format
Country: China
Average price: 3923 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.4

For its characteristics iconBIT XDS 16 has a pretty attractive price, which makes this smart console is a worthy choice. Android operating system 6.0 allows you to implement a huge number of multimedia apps and games from Google Play on the screen of the old TV. When viewing IPTV is better to connect a TV set-top box to the network via cable, because Wi-Fi channel in this case may not cope with the volume of a digital signal.

However, the "weak" wireless channel is not a reason to abandon iconBIT XDS 16, especially since the price for its hardware characteristics are quite interesting. There are 2 USB inputs – you can connect a wireless keyboard/mouse and use a USB flash drive or use an external hard drive. Support 3D video container MKV and other popular formats (reads almost all video files) makes a smart digital console XDS 16 competitive in its segment. Furthermore, it supports work in the mode of home theater 5.1 surround sound system.

2 INVIN W6 2GB/16GB

Voice control. Powerful processor
Country: Taiwan
Average price: 4790 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Collected on the basis of microprocessor Amlogic S905W smart set–top box for the TV has a built-in flash drive capacity of 16 GB. System performance provides 2 GB RAM and Android OS 7.1. Support for 18 popular file formats and a dozen of the most common codecs allows you to view digital video, audio on any TV that has composite or HDMI input. Elegant design, small size of the device and the reliability of the Assembly is marked with the owners, as another of the advantages of this model.

Quality playback TV-tuner with the high – 4K UHD. Besides all the advantages of smart devices, Invin W6 2Gb/16Gb has a 3D graphics hardware accelerator that provides the best dynamics on the big screen during online games. Access to popular portal Play market allows you to install any game or app. The console already has a browser and a lot of useful programs, such as Facebook, Youtube, Skype etc. in addition, the model has voice control via the microphone built into the remote. It can also be used when talking to the messengers, which is very convenient because you do not need to connect the headset was missing.

1 APPLE TV 4K 32GB

The best data transfer rate. Comfortable touch remote with Siri
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 12900 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.9

Undisputed leader of the "smart" set-top boxes for TV is the smart Apple TV 4K with the best RAM — 3072 MB, which is three times more than most, including the more expensive gadgets. The modification has 32 GB of flash memory, but the model found with more memory.

In addition to supporting Internet radio, Bluetooth, AirPlay technology to wirelessly communicate with your iPod, iPhone and iPad, set-top box Smart TV pleasing and compatible with many audio formats and video. It even detects images with high color depth TIFF. But the most important advantage of the smart tuner was the best data transmission rate for an Ethernet interface, reaching a record 1000 Mbps. In many respects it is this feature that made the model significantly more popular predecessor. All praise the minimalistic remote control. Touch panel touch and Siri voice control to simplify management of very.

BEST EXTERNAL VIDEO CAPTURE CARDS

Our ranking of the best TV set-top boxes would be incomplete without such devices as "tuners function video capture". In fact with digital or IP signal they have nothing in common. Unites them only that, as they are both connected to the TV. However, the purpose of the video capture devices is completely different.

The days of VCRs with VHS tapes gone, but each of us lying around a couple of cassettes with birthdays and holidays. For digitizing such information required of the device, exciting the analog video signal and processing it into suitable for display on a computer material.

3 ELGATO GAME CAPTURE HD60 S

High quality video
Country: Germany
Average price: 14190 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

A particular advantage of the model Elgato Game Capture HD60 S is no need of installing any software – is sufficient to establish the pairing and you can immediately get a picture of high quality. Modern graphics processor processes the digital signal without delay and distortion. Connected to the console web camera allows you to online broadcast or recording. The function of the flashbacks will not allow to miss important points, and using Live Commentary videos can be made more interesting.

2 LGP LITE AVERMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES

The optimal ratio of quality and price in a compact device
Country: China
Average price: 6990 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

LGP Lite AVerMedia Technologies – a video capture device that is different from the above device only package and the lack of a record button on the case. At a lower price in the "AVerMedia" cut the number of wires in the set, "throwing" there is only a mini-USB cable to connect to PC. In addition, the body disappeared the start button/end of the video. And finally on reducing the cost of consoles affected by the lack of a two-month subscription to XSplit, which in the presence of Twitch is as useless as the PS3 cable to the computer owner.

But the main thing that lost the LGP Lite is autonomy. The lack of SD slot allows you to record video without a computer, whereby postrimit gameplay with the PS3 without a PC will not work. For many console owners, this fact will be fundamental in the choice of video capture cards.

1 TECHNOLOGIES AVERMEDIA LIVE GAMER PORTABLE

The best stand-alone device for streaming games
Country: China
Average price: 11357 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

The console supports video recording in HD and Full HD formats as well as a memory card standard SD. However, when buying make sure that the card has an inscription, Class 10, for below "tenth grade" flash drives are not supported. The presence of a record button on the case only facilitates the process of video capture, but in fact it is useless when writing video from the computer.

Technologies AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable – the top video capture card in its class. For a fairly high price the company offers gamers the convenience of streaming and an extensive package that includes a set of various cables, polypropylene case and a subscription to streaming service XSplit.

BEST CONSOLES, SMART-TV WITH DIGITAL TV SUPPORT

The choice between supporting cifrovogo TV and Smart TV can be very difficult, since both technologies are extremely exciting and give a lot of possibilities. But is it confined to one? It's so easy to have everything in one compact device.

Gadgets in this category are not yet too numerous, but, obviously, the future belongs to them. Televisions, Smart TV deprived, as a rule, deprived of the support of digital channels and, therefore, a functional two-in-one console will solve two problems at once. It is no more expensive than any "smart" tuner of the middle class. Therefore, the hybrid not only more convenient but also more profitable than the two separate gadget for the TV. Many of them are also practical in terms of the interaction formats and other devices, which makes them excellent all-purpose devices for entertainment.

3 MECOOL KIII PRO 3/16

Powerful hardware. Podderjka online broadcasts
Country: China
Average price: 9490 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.4

Console Mecool 3/16 KIII PRO runs on Android OS 7.1 TV and easily turns an ordinary TV into a smart. The network connection for a wired Ethernet channel, and quite a powerful Wi-Fi. If the wireless distribution in the home accounted for a large load, for full use online broadcast (IPTV, Youtube, TV and other Peers) it is better to connect via cable. The presence of Bluetooth and two USB 3.0 allows you to connect two universal controller for use with smart set-top box as a gaming console. Graphics chip
ARM Mali-T820MP3 performance up to 750 MHz provides support for 3D games and videos.

To connect to the TV using a composite or HDMI connectors, and the availability of DVB-T2 allows you to watch channels and digital broadcast. Console handles most video formats, including MKV containers. For this functionality KIII PRO Mecool need OCTA core CPU Amlogic S912, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal flash drive. In addition, the stated performance of the equipment allows the smart console to support 4K UHD.

2 WORLD VISION T62A

The best combination of price and quality. The handy remote control
Country: China
Average price: 1690 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

This TV set-top box for the digital format allows you to watch the broadcast and analog broadcast – output interface is represented not only HDMI, but also composite and coax loopback connector that connects to the TV. The front panel has a USB 2.0 for storage and the same port in the back you can install a Wi-Fi antenna and to expand the capabilities of conventional tuner DVB-T2. In addition to digital broadcasting, World Vision T62A wonderful decodes the cable TV signal.

With the antenna embedded in open TV console viewing features IPTV and Youtube, monitoring news channels and much more. However, note that not all supported Wi-Fi adapters. The new models used modern processor JX 3235, thanks to which the console is HD and supports widescreen output. Receiver digital signal has excellent protection against interference and high sensitivity, which ensures stable reception of the broadcast. The owners appreciate the availability of the trainees on the remote buttons that can control the TV (power on, volume and switch TV/AV).

1 DUNE HD, NEO 4K T2

Control from your smartphone. 2 USB card slot micro-SD. Variation OS
Country: Taiwan
Average price: 7990 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

Today the single best console, giving access to Smart TV and digital content may be considered only this model. The developer, referred to by many experts to be the world leader in the field of digital media players equipped their product with the latest technology. First of all, the novelty of 2018 received two reliable operating systems: Android 6 and unique platform Dune HD are found only on devices of this brand. The default Android, but the user is given the choice.

A console with an original futuristic design supports virtually all existing types of files as well as HDR, 10-bit color and 2020.B, equipped with DVB T, DVB T2 and DVB C. will Not have problems with connectivity due to HDMI, composite and even optical inputs. While Dune has got two USB ports and a memory card slot. Managed a miracle gadget like the remote control and Android smartphone or missed.

The era of the Internet and the widespread introduction of "smart" technology has led to the emergence of so-called Smart TVs that can replace man computer and smartphone. With smart TV you can view clips on video, surf the Internet, chat programs VOIP, playing games, and, of course, to enjoy all the pleasures of IPTV, Internet TV new generation.

4 GALAXY INNOVATIONS LUNN 28

Best support online play
Country: China
Average price: 3000 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.4

Smart console supports most video formats and has a rather smart work. The connection to the net wirelessly Wi-Fi-enabled Miracast standard provides playback of digital signal transmission IPTV without lag. It is also possible to cable the Ethernet connection. Largely Galaxy Innovations Lunn 28 is not inferior to more expensive counterparts – 2 GB of RAM and a modern processor Amlogic S905W. Small internal storage (8 GB), but will allow you to record right gear.

Also, the processor maintains the quality in 4K UHD, which for its price is just a great option. Working on Android 7.1, Galaxy Innovations Lunn 28 allows access to Google Play, YouTube, StalkerTV and other services. Apple TV can connect via composite or HDMI 2.0 interface, which allows its use even some of the translators of the last century. Convenient remote has programmable buttons to control the main modes of the TV, with the help of the owner will be able to control both devices.

3 GOOGLE CHROMECAST 2015

Most popular. Budget
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 3290 RUB
Rating (2021): 4.5

The console is also suitable for playback of HD video encoded in VC-1. Besides it is compact and, according to buyers, is very easy to use. Android operating system, the success of YouTube, the Google Play store and other prominent services have brought the base model in a series of popular and simply the best add-ons for the TV. However, on some things the manufacturer is still saved. The RAM size is only 512 MB and flash 256 MB. Also, the console lacks the remote control.

2 XIAOMI MI BOX INTERNATIONAL VERSION

The optimal combination of quality and price
Country: China
Average price: 5300 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

An elegant model in classic body with slightly rounded edges is the best solution for those looking for a cheap console for the TV with 4K resolution. This representative of Smart TV devices developed by a well-known Chinese brand, successfully copes with high resolution movies. Also buyers say that were pleasantly surprised by the quality sound and "omnivorous". Unlike cheaper devices, Xiaomi no problem not only reads popular formats such as MKV, AVI, WMV and MPEG4 but the files are high quality FLAC, APE, and also a number of rare standards.

Despite the operating system Android, TV set-top box boasts not only Bluetooth and DLNA, but "Apple" opportunities, available only the most expensive developments, Apple AirPlay and remote control with voice search. The tuner, like machines twice the price, got 2048 MB RAM and 8192 MB of Flash memory.

1 NVIDIA SHIELD

The most powerful processor. The best opportunities for play
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 16500 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.9

Digital set-top box premium runs on the Android system 7.0 TV. This OS is a little different OSes, because it has some adaptation, which totally transforms regular TV into a real smart. There's no navigation bar, status bar, home screen is fixed, and in the Google Play Store only has apps for Android TV. In addition, the interface adapts to the TV screen, and menu navigation via comfortable remote control (has a touch volume control and microphone for voice control) does not require additional manipulators.

Comes bundled with a game console (one), but the range of its IR transmitter is just a couple of meters. But there is a possibility to connect other gamepads via Bluetooth. RAM 3 GB and powerful Quad-core processor NVIDIA Tegra X1 2,01 GHz allows you to enjoy serious games (in terms of hardware requirements) without freezes or glitches. Built-in memory it allows you to upload up to 10 GB of various content. The TV connection is only possible via HDMI 2.0, so too the old TV box is not suitable. Media player works fine with IPTV, Youtube and other online services, maintaining the highest quality playback of 4K UHD.

THE BEST TV SET-TOP BOX SMART TV ON THE ANDROID OS 8.1

The latest and high-tech smart consoles represented in this category. The devices use a more advanced version of the Android operating system 8.1. The parameters of the models are above average, while their value many users consider more than fair.

3 T9

Support online streaming Full HD
Country: China
Average price: 4900 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

Having high technical parameters of the equipment, the prefix T9 is an attractive solution to turn an ordinary TV into a multimedia processor with virtually unlimited possibilities. Adapted for use in the smart TV Android system 8.1 guarantees the stable operation under severe loads. Demanding on hardware the game does not give crashes and hangs, which largely also contributes to 5-nuclear graphics accelerator.

In addition, it supports the playback of online broadcasts via different services may be available in Full HD quality. TV console also available maximum resolution is 4K UltraHD. However, the framerate is only 30 fps, and that influenced the position of the T9 in our ranking. Bluetooth 4.0 allows you to use wireless controllers, headphones, keyboard and other equipment. Also worth noting is the dual-channel Wi-Fi receiver with excellent throughput allowing you to watch the broadcast IPTV.

2 X88 MAX+

Powerful Wi-Fi
Country: China
Average price: 4800 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

Modern Android OS 8.1 running on the smart console X88 Max+ significantly expands the functionality of this device. Powerful processor coupled with pachydermum graphics processor Mali-450 provides comfortable viewing of films in Full HD 1080p and 4K UltraHD and high realism of the game. Internal memory of 4 GB, "pull" a lot of modern games that makes X88 Max+ is one of the most attractive TV set-top boxes for fans of interactive entertainment.

The TV connection is only possible through the HDMI port. There is also a USB interface (2 connectors) that allows you to connect a controller or external drives. The internal memory capacity of 64 Gbytes is enough to store the chosen content. The console lets you watch HD quality online broadcasting without any distortion. Such online services like IPTV, KODI, and others function quite confident. A reliable connection to the network, regardless of the load, provides dual-channel Wi-Fi receiver.

1 H96 MAX PLUS

Best playback quality. "Boring" case
Country: China
Average price: 4800 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.9

More games and advanced multimedia content will be available to owners of smart set-top boxes H96 Max plus. It is a merit not only the hardware "iron", but more modern Android system 8.1, in a stable job where you could make sure many owners of this TV-box. Accelerator Mali-450 Quad-core Rockchip RK3328 with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz provides smooth playback of online streaming via popular services, supporting the specification of digital broadcast media content DLNA. Not the last role in this is the RAM in H96 Max plus comes with 4 GB DDR3.

Among the standard set of interface TV set-top boxes this level, it should be noted that the AV port allows to use the device with television of previous generations. To store any files in the device, a flash drive with a capacity of up to 64GB. Playback online video in 4K Utra HD (10 bit, 60 frames/sec) and support the technology improvement in HDR images are a strong advantage of this model. Also of note is colourful boxes, which emphasizes the use of innovative solutions in the electronics and is designed for a youth audience.

Selection criteria TV set-top box

When choosing a digital media device for your TV consider the following options:

Powerful the hardware is. From the performance of the processor and amount of memory determines the speed of signal processing and the stability of the TV set-top box. These indicators largely determine the practicality and actuality of the apparatus.

The presence of the wireless interface and its characteristics. If the plan is to turn an old TV into a smart Wi-Fi will be preferable – no need to lay a cable to the router. An important role plays the quality of signal reception. Better to test before buying with the crowds at a distance where your router and TV.

The type of operating system. There are devices running different OS, but the most popular is Android. When choosing, consider the version of the firmware – in any case, it should not be too outdated.

The simple controls. The presence of remote control (some models allow you to use the smartphone of the owner), and intuitive menu interface makes for ease of daily operation, however, this aspect also needs attention.

Additional features. Support memory card or connect the hard disk, voice control and many other features, can greatly expand the functionality of the device.

The last selection criterion is the cost of the device. It needs to be balanced with the technical characteristics and quality of TV set-top box. If the choice is to do solely on the basis of prices, there is a strong likelihood that the purchase will not be able to fully realize the desired capabilities.

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