LG built in apps vs standalone Android box?

broona · 1 Dec 2019 at 21:09

Just ordered a 65" C9, and I'm trying to work out the best way to get it set up, either using my existing kit, the apps on the TV, or potentially an Nvidia Shield or similar.

I currently use the following :-

Netgem HD box for Freeview, catchup, and Prime TV

Himedia Q5 Pro for Plex and a couple of Android apps

AMD 2200g PC for 1080P blu-rays and MKV rips (slight overkill!)

I'm hoping that either the TV will be able to do all of the above, or a Shield will be able to, save having so many devices, can anyone tell me whether the LG would be capable of all of the above, or if a Shield would be a better option?

I'm also thinking of taking advantage of the half price Sky Q offer that comes with the TV if that makes any difference to my options.

broona · 2 Dec 2019 at 19:38

Thanks for the replies, I think I'll try the apps out first, and if they don't work as I'd like, I'll look into something more powerful.

broona · 2 Dec 2019 at 20:04

wellibob said:
LG apps are decent, but a Nvidia shield, 4k Roku or Apple 4k TV box are better, in that order.

I'll have an Android box, Freeview box, and a PC to sell once the new TV arrives, should get me a Shield in return.

broona · 4 Dec 2019 at 12:57

Thanks for the replies, I'll be using the following kit and apps ;-

Freeview HD directly on the TV
PS4 Pro
Xbox One S (after just realising it's also a 4k blu-ray player!)
Netflix UHD
Amazon Prime

Everything will be running through a Denon AVR X2400H.

I've just bought a Shield on AVF, always best too have options.