Firestick vs Android Box. What's the difference?

[jt99]

I've been using kodi on my firestick for a long time now, but I keep hearing the android boxes are better.

I guess if you want to have a vpn you need to have a box and not a firestick, but what else makes the box better?

 

[sblabs]

A android box will run faster for you and cooler, and you will probably get less buffering with a android box, i recommend a Droidbox.

Remember buy cheap buy twice

 

[David Savage]

Firesticks are good, but don't have alot of storage. Where android boxes tend to have more RAM and bigger internal memory. So you don't have to worry about the size of a build inside kodi.

Regards

 

[jt99]

Ok awesome. Thanks guys.

 

[David Savage]

Your welcome.

Hope this helps you decide.

 

[jt99]

Ok, one more thing. When I get a droid box, what else do I need to know? I've seen mentions of side loading and other stuff. What should I research how to do?

Thanks.

 

[Nigelar]

On an android box like a Droidbox, you will be able to download Kodi direct from Google play store. Also Droidboxes come loaded with DBMC (Droidbox media centre), a Kodi variant tuned for android. On Amazon devices, Kodi has to be "side loaded".
You will still have to do some work to put Addons on the device. Either individually or by using a "build" prepared by someone else. Sean on this forum has a build which comes well recommended. Check his posts for installation advice. You can also install Addons individually - the Seo Michael web site offers very good advice on this.

 

[jt99]

On an android box like a Droidbox, you will be able to download Kodi direct from Google play store. Also Droidboxes come loaded with DBMC (Droidbox media centre), a Kodi variant tuned for android. On Amazon devices, Kodi has to be "side loaded".
You will still have to do some work to put Addons on the device. Either individually or by using a "build" prepared by someone else. Sean on this forum has a build which comes well recommended. Check his posts for installation advice. You can also install Addons individually - the Seo Michael web site offers very good advice on this.

Ok sweet, that's what I needed. Thank you.