MAG 254 vs MAG 256

Let’s know the difference between MAG 254 and MAG 256.

1. Reliability

The reliability of MAG 254 and MAG 254 w1 has been tried and tested by a number of users. Its capacity of plug-n-play, which is not found in a number of IPTVs today given their requirement of installing interfaces before the device can work.

Compared to the 256, however, its reliability can be put in question because of its processing power. The MAG 256 is a better option if you are looking for a device which you can load with a dozen of apps, because the channel switching time in its case will be much lesser.

2. Processing Power

The MAG 256 beats the MAG 254 w1with regards to its processing power by a mile. The first difference is the extra 1GB of RAM which comes with the 256 making it an overall much speedier device.

The second benefit is the improvement in the user interface. How often have you operated a TV in which you press a button and it takes around a second for it to respond simply to navigate? With the speed of 256 you will be set free from this worry of late responses.

3. Compression Rate

You may want to use your MAG’s storage space for saving up videos for serials and shows that you want to watch. The compression rate of stored data in the 256 is a lot more impressive, because it allows you to have more material stacked up in the same amount of space.

Regardless of whether you bring in an external thumb drive or store on TV, the compressed format will be better in 256, giving an edge to online viewership.

4. USB Support

While the performance is not impacted by the number of ports, MAG 254 and MAG 254 w1has USB 2 support whereas the MAG 256 has USB 3 support. This allows for faster data reading speed and for quicker access to folders in external drives from where their content can be processed.

5. Upgrade Cost

In terms of performance it can be sufficiently proven than the MAG 256 is far superior to its MAG 254 w1. It has better specifications, a new Linux Operating System, a higher number of interfaces it can support, and a speed that meets all satisfaction.

The important question is about the cost difference: is it worth the price to pay for a brand new MAG 256 even if you are in possession of a MAG 254? The answer to that by most efficiency experts will be no, because:

•          The speed of content played does not need to go up with the purchase of a new device;
•          The images produced in the successor are not any sharper;
•          You can save up the money for a better investment.

Conclusion

In general, the MAG experience falls on the more expensive side of IPTVs. However, if you are willing to manage a one-time cost that can grant you a very smooth interface to enjoy, and has a very robust built for it to last without damage for a considerable while, the MAG 256 may be the better choice at this point.