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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— | 1.5 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 353.8 g | 55 gbest |
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Display(1) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1080p |
Build & Design(2) | ||
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 |
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.
“watch live TV on each of the Minis and still from Bolt”
“can count on one hand how many times”
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.
