Who wrote this: we sell Vivimate, an IPTV subscription, and we don't make any of these devices. Every specification and price below comes from the maker's own page or store, read on November 10, 2026. This page reports no measurements of our own, so it compares on published facts and says which device suits which home rather than naming a winner.
Start with the app, not the hardware
Every device on this page lists 4K video in its maker's specs. What differs is the software it runs, because that decides which player apps you can install, and the player is what you'll look at every evening. So the first question is which family a device belongs to: Android TV or Google TV, Amazon's Fire OS or its newer Vega OS, Apple's tvOS, or a Linux box that loads a portal.
If you already know which player you want, check that it exists for that family before you buy. Our comparison of IPTV player apps lists which run where.
Makers' specs side by side
| Device | Price as listed | Software | Ethernet | Wi-Fi | RAM / storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google TV Streamer (4K) | $149.99 (Google Store) | Android TV OS | Built in, 10/100/1000 | 802.11ac | 4 GB / 32 GB |
| NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro | $299 (CA$399) | Android 11, Android TV | Built in, gigabit | 802.11ac | 3 GB / 16 GB |
| Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) | Not read | Fire OS 8 | 10/100 with external dongle | Wi-Fi 6E | 2 GB / 16 GB |
| Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026) | Not read | Vega OS 2.0 | Via adapter | Wi-Fi 6 | 1 GB / 8 GB |
| Apple TV 4K (4th generation) | $299.00 (pre-order) | tvOS | Built in, gigabit | Wi-Fi 7 | 128GB storage |
| Formuler Z11 Pro Max | Not shown (resellers) | Android 11 | Built in, gigabit | AX 2x2 | 4 GB / 32 GB |
| Infomir MAG520 | Not shown | Linux 4.9 (portal) | Built in, 100 Mbps | Only on MAG520w3 | Not listed |
Prices are the maker's list figures in US dollars where shown. Amazon's product pages didn't load for our reader, so Fire TV prices are missing, and Formuler and Infomir sell through resellers without a list price. Retail prices move a lot in November, so check before you buy.
Why a cable matters more than port speed
This site's rule of thumb is about 10 Mbps per HD stream, 15 for Full HD and 25 for 4K. Every wired port here clears that easily, even the 100 Mbps one. The reason to plug in is stability: a cable doesn't compete with walls, nearby networks or a microwave the way Wi-Fi does. Our guide to the speed IPTV needs shows how to test the line where the TV sits.
Android TV and Google TV boxes
Google's TV Streamer (4K) was $149.99 on the Google Store, with 4 GB of memory, 32 GB of storage, a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 4K HDR at 60 frames per second, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It also works as a Matter and Thread hub for smart-home gear. Setup is in our Google TV and Chromecast IPTV guide.
NVIDIA's SHIELD TV Pro runs Android 11 with Android TV and the Google Play Store, with 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, gigabit Ethernet and two USB 3.0 ports for extra storage. NVIDIA's SHIELD page listed it at $299, or $399 in Canada, and showed no price for the smaller SHIELD TV. Either suits a home that wants the widest choice of Android players; our Android TV IPTV guide covers the setup.
Fire TV sticks: check the software first
Amazon's developer specifications split the current sticks in two. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and the 4K Plus run Fire OS 8, which Amazon lists against Android level 30; the 4K Max has 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage and Wi-Fi 6E. The Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026) and the 4K Select run Vega OS 2.0 instead. None has a built-in port: Amazon lists 10/100 Ethernet through an external adapter. Before buying or setting one up, read our Firestick IPTV guide, which starts with telling the two systems apart, and 4K Max versus 4K for the hardware differences.
Apple TV 4K (4th generation)
Apple's spec page lists the 4th-generation Apple TV 4K with the A19 chip, 128GB of storage, gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and video up to 2160p at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Apple's store had it on pre-order at $299.00, available from November 13. Apps come from the App Store, so it suits Apple households happy with the IPTV players listed there; our Apple TV IPTV guide explains how to choose one.
Boxes built for IPTV: Formuler and MAG
The Formuler Z11 Pro Max runs Android 11 with 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, gigabit Ethernet and AX 2x2 Wi-Fi, and puts content from its MYTVOnline3 guide app on the home screen. Formuler shows no price and points buyers to resellers; its home page also lists newer Z12 models with MYTVOnline4. It suits viewers who want a box designed around a TV guide and don't mind buying through a reseller.
Infomir's MAG520 is a Linux box that plays up to 2160p and has a 100 Mbps Ethernet port; the plain MAG520 is cable-only, and the MAG520w3 adds Wi-Fi. It doesn't install apps: it loads your provider's portal, tied to the box's MAC address. If your login arrives as a portal URL, our MAG box setup guide walks through it.
Roku and onn.
Roku's product page and Walmart's onn. 4K Pro pages didn't load for our reader today, so this page quotes no specs or prices for either. If you own one already, our Roku IPTV guide covers what its store offers, and the onn. 4K Pro setup guide covers Walmart's Google TV box.
Which device fits which home
A box isn't always needed. Recent Samsung and LG sets run IPTV apps; if yours plays smoothly, keep your money. If the TV's own app stalls while a phone on the same network doesn't, read why smart TVs buffer before buying hardware, and see our Samsung and LG guides. Every device in our installation guide takes the same three details: server URL, username and password.
Using Vivimate on your device
A Vivimate plan works the same on any of these devices; only the player differs. Plans are prepaid in US dollars, with no contract and no auto-renewal:
| Plan | One device | Two devices |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $19.99 | $31.98 |
| 3 Months | $29.99 | $47.98 |
| 6 Months | $39.99 | $63.98 |
| 12 Months + 2 free | $69.99 | $111.98 |
Test your device on the 24-hour Vivimate trial, which needs no card, or tell us your device on WhatsApp and we'll send login details in the right format. Every term is on Vivimate plans and prices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best IPTV box in 2026?
The one that runs the player app you want and connects the way your home is wired. This page names no winner and reports no tests of its own. Android-based boxes with a gigabit port, such as the Google TV Streamer, SHIELD TV Pro and Formuler Z11 Pro Max, suit most app setups; Apple TV 4K suits Apple homes; MAG boxes suit portal logins.
Is a Fire TV Stick good enough for IPTV?
It can be, but check the model. Amazon's specifications list Fire OS 8 on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and Vega OS 2.0 on the Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026) and 4K Select. Our Firestick guide explains why that difference matters for player apps. Every stick needs an adapter for a cable.
Do I need gigabit Ethernet for 4K IPTV?
No. This site's guide is about 25 Mbps per 4K stream, so even the 100 Mbps port on Infomir's MAG520 has room to spare. What a cable buys is a steadier connection than Wi-Fi, not more speed than the stream needs.
Does the new Apple TV 4K work with IPTV?
Apple TV runs apps from the App Store, so it works with the IPTV players listed there that accept your login type. Apple's spec page lists gigabit Ethernet on the 4th-generation model. Our Apple TV guide covers how to pick a player.
Do I need a box if I have a smart TV?
Not always. Samsung and LG sets run IPTV apps, and if yours plays smoothly, keep it. A box helps when the TV's own app is slow or buffers while other devices on the same network don't.
Sources
Read November 10, 2026: Google Store, Google TV Streamer (4K) tech specs; NVIDIA, SHIELD TV Pro and NVIDIA SHIELD; Amazon Developer, Fire TV Stick device specifications; Apple TV 4K tech specs and Apple Store, Apple TV 4K; Formuler Z11 Pro Max and formuler.tv; Infomir MAG520. Speed figures: our internet speed guide.
Couldn't read: Roku's Roku Ultra page (title only), Walmart's onn. 4K Pro pages and onn's support site (blocked our reader), and Amazon's Fire TV product pages (server error), so there are no Roku, onn. or Fire TV prices here.
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