fuzzthekingoftrees 10 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Looking for a recommendation for an android TV box to run emby. The nvidia shield TV looks to be the best device on the market but it's too expensive for my needs. The Fire TV is great but I need something that supports refresh rate switching. So I have four requirements Must support refresh rate switching with 1080p@24/50/60 outputs playback of h.264 high profile level 5.1 play store support for installing and updating emby, I can't be bothered with any kind of side loading. ethernet - built in or reliable support for ethernet USB dongles. Other than that I'm easy. I'm only going to be running emby so I'm not bothered about games or anything else. Ideally it should support CEC but I'm fine using my phone to remote control via the emby app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBers 6771 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Save up your pennies and buy an Nvidia Shield TV. Job done! I have 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmind11 717 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 yep. the shield supports everything you've outlined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAlGaInTl 279 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Given your requirements, I don't know of anything other than the Shield that you would be happy with. Maybe you can find a used first-gen model or something. I think you are going to have frustration issues with anything else. The Xaiomi Mi Box is the next closest... but I don't think it supports refresh rate switching. http://www.mi.com/en/mibox/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidman 589 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Given your requirements, I don't know of anything other than the Shield that you would be happy with. Maybe you can find a used first-gen model or something. I think you are going to have frustration issues with anything else. The Xaiomi Mi Box is the next closest... but I don't think it supports refresh rate switching. http://www.mi.com/en/mibox/ ... And it doesn't have an Ethernet port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAlGaInTl 279 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) ... And it doesn't have an Ethernet port Yes, but the OP was willing to live with USB Ethernet which should work just fine on Android 6. ethernet - built in or reliable support for ethernet USB dongles. Edited July 17, 2017 by BAlGaInTl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmind11 717 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) I have a mibox w/ usb ethernet as well, paid like $20 for the adapter, works like a charm, and way better than the onboard wifi... granted I don't stream uncompressed bluray, otherwise bulletproof. Edited July 17, 2017 by mastrmind11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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