TV Box for in-browser video streaming

[RiquezJP]

I am looking to buy a Mini PC or Android TV box (for minimum cost) for one purpose only - to watch streaming video in the browser.

There are some TV/Movie websites I use & ideally I would like to run Chrome for these websites on a 1080p TV

I currently use a media centre PC with Mint, but I would like a small dedicated box & use the PC for something else.
I also have a raspberry pi, which works, but it's slow & frustrating, so would like something faster.

There seems to be info lacking about how to do this or what boxes are capable - some don't even seem to have a browser & reviews seem to skip over this detail.

Can you point me in the right direction as to what specs or devices I should look at?

 

[mikedt]

I think most of these cheap quad-core Android TV boxes are capable of running Chrome, and can view things like YouTube at 1080p no problem, they've all got HDMI out. So probably need to look for a reputable supplier, try Amazon.

 

[RiquezJP]

Thanks!
It will have to be banggood. Amazon in Japan is overpriced & choice is limited.
I was looking at the MXQ or XiaoMi

 

[mikedt]

I know the Xiaomi Mi Box is OK, and should do what you require. Anything branded as "MXQ" can be a bit of a crap-shoot, and those all come from unknown manufacturers, and many of them the quality and reliability not so good.

 

[RiquezJP]

ahh thanks. I was just checking some reviews & yes it seems the MXQ is not a good option.

I am looking at Xiaomi Mi Box now looks good. It says you "sideload" Chrome & other apps, which looks fairly simple.

Mini M8S II looks capable. Hopefully can sideload on that too - Any reason to avoid it?
Other options like the MXIII & CooleMe MB2 are sold out

 

[h4kk3rpc]

https://m.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_596705.html