TiVo MINI VOX
Score: 66/100
Google Chromecast
Score: 73/100Rankings
Google Chromecast (HD) provides a compact, lightweight solution for 1080p streaming with a Bluetooth voice remote and optional Ethernet support. Its 1.5 GB RAM and lack of 4K limit high-resolution content and multitasking. Perfect for budget-focused users with HD TVs.
The TiVo Mini VOX is a 4K UHD streaming player that extends TiVo DVR functionality to secondary rooms with voice-controlled navigation. Its lack of built-in Wi-Fi and reliance on a DVR tuner limit standalone use. Best suited for existing TiVo Bolt owners seeking multi-room streaming.
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| ↓ lower better | 353.8 g | 55 gbest |
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Display(1) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1080p |
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Weight (g) | 353.8 g | 55 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 27.94x139.7x144.78 mm mm | 2.4×0.5×6.4 inches mm |
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Professional reviewers view the TiVo Mini VOX as a solid 4K companion for existing TiVo ecosystems, applauding its HDR10 upscaling, voice control and seamless multi-room DVR integration, while noting its lack of Wi-Fi and standalone functionality as notable shortcomings.
Everyday users generally praise the Mini VOX for its effortless multi-room live TV and recording access and for freeing up tuners for streaming apps, but they frequently complain about tuner scarcity during heavy usage and the need for a wired Ethernet connection.
Professional reviewers note that the HD model is positioned as a budget-friendly entry point to the Google TV ecosystem, offering sufficient performance for basic HD streaming but lacking the 4K support and higher-end hardware of its 4K sibling. Official listings emphasize its compact form factor, voice remote, and optional Ethernet as key differentiators for cost-conscious users.
“watch live TV on each of the Minis and still from Bolt”
“can count on one hand how many times”
