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Older streaming devices - BoxMaster - 09-10-2026
How much difference does the age of a streaming device make?
I've got an older Android box that still works, but I'm wondering whether older hardware can struggle with newer HD/4K streams.
At what point would you guys consider upgrading?
RE: Older streaming devices - SmartTVPro - 09-10-2026
I'd upgrade if the device is regularly struggling, crashing or taking ages to load things.
You don't necessarily need the newest device, but older hardware can definitely become a bottleneck, especially when you're trying to run higher-resolution content.