Android TV boxes are steadily becoming a household item thanks to their seemingly infinite entertainment archive. From blockbusters to TV series and video games, these compact devices would most definitely have something in-stored for you.
Android game boxes for TV are gaining traction too, with the increasing demand for gaming via Android boxes. Here are some of the best models we could pinpoint.
Table Of Contents
- Top 6 Android TV Boxes for Gaming in Malaysia
- Are Android Boxes Good for Gaming?
- Conclusion
Top 6 Android TV Boxes for Gaming in Malaysia
- NVIDIA SHIELD TV PRO (2019)
- Beelink GT-King Pro
- X96 MAX Plus (4GB + 32GB)
- X88 PRO 20 (8GB + 64GB)
- NVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)
- Xiaomi Mi Box S
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Why It’s Our Top Pick:
“Dominating lists of the best Android TV boxes is the SHIELD TV PRO by NVIDIA. Almost unrivalled for gaming on Android TV boxes, it is capable of running some of the highly-demanding games, such as Fortnite and PUBG with incredible smoothness.”
Overview:
It features a robust NVIDIA Tegra X1+ system-on-a-chip (SoC) alongside an Android 11.0 OS. It also has an on-board Chromecast 4K, flanked by Amazon Alexa compatibility. More importantly, the SHIELD TV PRO works with PS4 and Xbox One, thanks to its HDMI 2.0 port.
Performance:
Engineered for gaming, it is no surprise that it shows no lags nor delays in graphics. Picture and sound quality are top-notch too, with HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos under its belt. Users can achieve 4K gaming at 60Hz too.
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Bee the queen of retro games with the Beelink GT-King Pro.
Overview:
The GT-King Pro is fitted with an Amlogic S922X-H SoC, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Its HDMI port enables 4K 60Hz gaming, whereas HiFi Lossless Audio and Dolby Audio grant a captivating gaming session.
Performance:
The Android box is certainly made to stand out; a large skull imprint accompanies its light blue housing, uniquely made of aluminium. Beelink also conveniently reached an agreement with the developers of EmuELEC, a collection of retro game emulators, allowing full adaptation of the system to Beelink’s TV boxes.
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Looking for a good, gaming-on-a-budget option? Check out the X96 MAX Plus.
Overview:
The Android box has impressive attributes for an incredibly low price tag; it has Amlogic's S905X3 for its SoC, even an HDMI 2.1 port! Plus, should users opt for the 4GB RAM variants, they can enjoy Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi.
Performance:
It can run demanding titles like PUBG at low settings. While the UI is clean and simple, it, unfortunately, lacks navigation and status bars. Its cooling system does not adequately combat the heat from the box either, making it somewhat hot.
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4GB of memory isn’t enough? Then you’ll want to consider the 8GB versions of the X88 PRO 20.
Overview:
A good chunk of storage escorts the 8GB of RAM, its value - and overall cost - depending on the user’s preference. Besides having the Rockchip RK3566 as its SoC, it showcases an Android 11.0 OS, 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2.
Performance:
Users were content with its excellent 3D gaming performance but not so much so with the increasing heat levels that jeopardise gameplay. Still, 4K gaming at 60Hz is available, a tribute to its HDMI 2.0 port.
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NVIDIA’s tubular SHIELD TV is a beast by itself, despite being the lesser version of the SHIELD TV PRO.
Overview:
It possesses a Tegra X1+ SoC and an Android 11.0 OS, just like its pricier sibling. Once again, Chromecast 4K is present, together with Amazon Alexa support while HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are left in charge of visuals and audio. Accumulated, these features are sure to produce an immersive movie experience.
Performance:
With a lower cost comes a slight drop in features, namely the reduced RAM and ROM; the SHIELD TV only has 2GB of memory and 8GB of storage, compared to 3GB and 16GB correspondingly in the SHIELD TV PRO.
Get FHD and UHD packaged with HD resolution through the Xiaomi Mi Box S.
Overview:
Playing 4K HDR videos at 60Hz is possible with its HDMI 2.0 port. Though it comes with the slightly outdated Android 9.0 OS and Amlogic S905X SoC, the integrated Google Chromecast, Bluetooth 4.2 and dual-band WiFi make up for it.
Performance:
The compact Mi Box S is a great starter Android box; simple to set up, with a process as simple as one, two, three (it’s a three-step setup). Additionally, it has an easily-navigable UI. It apparently streams 1080p content seamlessly too.
Are Android Boxes Good for Gaming?
If you’re still on the fence about getting an Android TV box, the reasons below might just secure the bag.
Flexibility of Android OS
Having an Android OS opens up windows of opportunities, including a wider selection of emulators for retro gaming, the access to millions of apps on the Google Play Store as well as the incorporation of Google Assistant on newer Android OS versions.
Better Hardware - with Some Extras
It’s not uncommon for TVs to come with pre-installed gaming apps, but they aren’t usually at the top of their class, and quite frankly, are basic. Low-end TV processors can result in laggy menus too. TV boxes can resolve both of these issues, by contributing their processing capabilities while providing a plethora of apps.
It’s about Drive, It’s about Power
If streaming sticks are on the table, you might want to think twice. Although their sizes are certainly much smaller than TV boxes, they were at the cost of memory and processing power. Such reduced capabilities can have an adverse effect on gameplay.
Conclusion
We hope you have found this article informative, and that it has provided some confidence in choosing the best Android TV box for your household.