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Why do you need a TV box instead of a smart TV?
In today's market, there are numerous TV options available, such as standard TVs, smart TVs, and various TV boxes. Even a regular TV paired with a TV box can offer performance comparable to that of a smart TV. So, is your living room setup a smart TV or a traditional TV combined with a TV box? Do you know how to make the best choice?
Smart TVs have revolutionized the way we watch television. In the past, families would gather around the TV after dinner, waiting for the 8 PM prime-time show. Today, smart TVs give users more freedom. With on-demand features, you can watch any episode at any time, without being restricted by schedules.
However, many people are still skeptical. They ask: "Compared to traditional TVs, smart TVs mainly focus on online services and apps. Can't an LCD TV do the same with a TV box? Why spend thousands more?"
In reality, it's not uncommon for consumers to have these questions in the current smart TV market. Today’s smart TVs are essentially flat-panel TVs with internet capabilities, offering video streaming, gaming, and apps.
Currently, smart TVs have some limitations. Although they’ve been around for a while, the real growth has only been in the past two or three years. The overall quality is still in its early stages. Like traditional TVs, 90% of the cost of a smart TV goes into the screen and circuitry. Most people keep their TVs for 5 to 6 years or even longer, unlike phones or set-top boxes that get replaced frequently. So even if you buy a smart TV with the latest processor now, it might become outdated in just a few years.
On the other hand, TV boxes have reached a mature stage, both in hardware and software. While their processors may eventually become obsolete, replacing them is much cheaper than buying a new smart TV. You can upgrade your box once or twice a year without breaking the bank.
Moreover, in recent years, major telecom providers have been pushing IPTV services. With the help of broadband and mobile convergence, IPTV set-top boxes are often offered for free. In terms of content, IPTV is just as good as smart TVs. For example, Anhui Telecom's Chaoqing iTV offers live TV, on-demand content, Tianyi Homesickness, voice remote control, mobile TV, 4K streaming, cloud gaming, and more—all at a lower cost.
In terms of price, IPTV is more competitive. Anhui Telecom’s unlimited home plan includes 200M broadband and IPTV for under 40 yuan per person per month, making it a great value for the whole family.
While smart TVs are the future, current technology still has room for improvement. Consumers are essentially "guinea pigs" in this transition. The future trend may involve removable CPUs and motherboards, which could reduce the need for separate boxes. However, this is still some time away.
For now, I personally believe that using a TV box is a better choice. Since the development of network set-top boxes has matured significantly, the combination of a regular TV and a box still offers the best balance of technology, content, and cost-effectiveness.
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