How to choose a TV box for your old TV in 2022?

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The old TVs that have been in service for several years at home are becoming more and more stuck, and their own film and television resources are not rich enough. I believe that every old TV user has encountered these problems. Compared with spending a lot of money to replace a new TV, there is actually a more cost-effective solution, that is, a TV box. Whether it is a non-smart TV from a few years ago or a smart TV with a stuck system, it can be "revitalized" with the help of a TV box.

However, the price and configuration of TV boxes on the market are uneven, and the built-in resources are also different. How to choose a suitable TV box? What should I look for when buying a TV box? There are some reference factors.

1. Memory Capacity​


Although the TV box is not large, it needs to run the operating system and a large number of built-in audio and video software at the same time, so the running memory is very important.
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Like the TV, the memory capacity determines the running speed of the TV box and the fluency of the system. Large memory also allows the TV to install more third-party software. At present, the running memory of mainstream TV boxes is about 2GB, which is also the minimum running storage for long-term use without lag.

As for TV boxes with less than 1GB of running memory, I suggest you not consider them. Although it seems to be cheaper, the system will freeze and crash soon after use. In order to ensure the smoothness of the system, this budget is quite necessary.

2. Built-in resources​


When people buy TV boxes, they are looking for various built-in video resources, so that they can enjoy massive high-definition video resources with non-smart TVs at home. And, most of part, what determines its price is the on the video platform and resource volume of product cooperation. Therefore, it is recommended to choose TV boxes with more video platform partners.

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3. Processor performance​


The video decoding ability tests the processor performance of the TV box, which is also a key indicator that affects our viewing experience. If the processor performance is too weak, there will be stuttering, frequent buffering, etc. when playing 4K video, which is because of insufficient decoding capacity.

Therefore, the performance of the processor is equally important, which is related to the system fluency and decoding ability of the product. A powerful chip can greatly improve the core performance of the TV box and bring us a better viewing experience.

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Generally speaking, the hardware configuration and content construction of the TV box are both indispensables. There must be enough running memory and a powerful processor, as well as rich content resources. This is what we should consider when choosing a TV box in2022.
 

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