What Is The Difference Between IPTV And Android TV?

Nowadays, everyone is buying a set-top box for their television to experience better quality and watch shows on their desired channels in High Definition. There are many types of set-top boxes in the market but the most demanded are IPTV and android TV. Here is how they both differ from each other;

What is Android TV Box?

Android TV boxes are small devices that can connect to your TV and give you many benefits like surfing the web, watching movie and streaming videos straight to your TV using services like Netflix or YouTube. Basically, making your normal TV into a smart TV. This little box is easy-to-use. Android TV box is connected to your TV via cable and is required to connect to the internet. Like a phone this requires the apps like YouTube and Netflix to download onto it before using. People who are familiar with android devices shouldn’t have any problem using this device.

What is IPTV?

IPTV is an internet-based television service similar to an Android box but much different and maybe even better. Unlike android tv boxes which is based on the streaming paradigm, IPTV follows the same feature but in a different way. IPTV is more secure and uses a private network that delivers content directly to your TV. Think of it as a digital television that uses internet connection to steam its services and on demand programs on multiple TVs in your home. So, multiple people can benefit from a single subscription. Now, there are many types of IPTV set top boxes MAG 322, MAG 322w1 and MAG 256/257 are the most popular ones.

MAG 322 and MAG 322w1

The MAG 322 and MAG 322w1 IPTV set top box are powerful devices. They have some unique features like:

•         HEVC support: This allows the set top box to stream HD quality and best content but will have a lighter impact on your network.
•         3D support: 2D and 3D videos are supported in high quality thanks to the OpenGL 2.0
•         Audio and Video in HD: The audio and video is streamed in the best quality available through the HDMI 1.4b port.

MAG 322 and MAG 322w1specifications:

•         BCM75839 chipset
•         MIPS 4KE Dual Core 750MHz processor
•         512MB RAM
•         HDMI 1.4b and S/PDIF output support
•         Linux 3.3 OS
•         Support for MP3, WMA, M4A, MPA, OGG, WAV audio formats
•         Support for 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 576p, PAL, NTSC video modes.
•         Support for Bluetooth and USB devices

MAG 256

• MAG 256 is another set top box and has the latest specifications and is more powerful than the MAG 322 and MAG 322w1. It has functionalities like:
  
•  Compatibility: This box is compatible with every single TV old and new with its support for both HDMI and RCA cables.
  
•  Wireless Support: Wireless support is another feature. Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and USB support is available.
  
• On demand services: This device can play audio, video and pictures of your choice.

MAG 256 specifications:

·        STiH301 chipset

·        ARM Cortex A9 1.5Ghz processor used for fast data processing

·        512MB RAM

·        Linux 3.3 OS

·        Support for MP3, WMA, M4A, MPA, OGG, WAV audio formats

·        Support for 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p, PAL, NTSC video modes.