The variety of these devices on the market makes consumers think about which SMART TV box features they should focus on. Let's consider,what to pay attention tobefore purchasing the selected model:

1.Processor 

MainlySMART TV set-top boxesThey are used for working with the internet and various applications. For higher performance and speed, first of all, give preference to multi-core processors. The higher the processor frequency and the greater the number of cores, the faster the SMART TV BOX works. For watching video in FULL HD 720p quality, 2 cores (Dual-core processor) with a frequency of 1.6 GHz are sufficient; for FULL HD 1080p quality, 4 cores (Quad Core processor) with the same frequency are enough.

2. Method of connection to the television

To ensure excellent picture quality and sound signal transmission, an HDMI port is used. If such a port is not available on the TV, you can connect using VGA and AV ports. It is also important to remember that there are now manyconverters and adapters.

3. Form factor

SMART TV set-top boxes are usually made in the form of a flash drive or a small box. The principle of operation is the same for both. Box set-top boxes are larger in size but have more ports. Flash drives, on the other hand, overheat much faster.

4. Type of connection toTo the Internet 

All SMART TV set-top boxes have a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, which is usually not very powerful. If you already use wireless internet at home, place the router as close to the TV as possible. If you use a standard RJ45 internet cable, buy a set-top box with a built-in Ethernet port. This will significantly simplify the connection. If it happens that the set-top box does not have an Ethernet port, you can use a special LAN-USB adapter. It connects to the set-top box via USB, and the RJ45 cable connects to the adapter.

5. Reading formats 

A Smart TV set-top box can read files of various formats. Before purchasing, make sure that the set-top box you choose can work with MP4, WMV, MKV, WMA, DivX formats. The presence of a card reader allows you to use memory cards, and with the help of USB, you can connect an external hard drive to the set-top box, so the issue of internal memory is not critical. There are models with built-in memory of 4 GB, 8 GB, and more. But this is not the most important parameter. Pay attention to models with 1–2 GB DDR3 RAM, no less.

6. Power supply of the set-top box

Most models use a standard power supply from a 220 V outlet. However, there are devices that are powered by the USB port on the TV. Be sure to clarify this with the seller to avoid power supply issues.

Happy choosing and enjoyable shopping!