Android box v Roku which is better?

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I had an android box which now needs to be replaced. Used Kodi to watch endless tv series, films, live tv etc... Need to buy a new one but all the reviews seem to be for Roku or Amazon Fire tv do these do the same thing? Are they as good, or better?
 
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Not exactly.
You can use KODI on an Amazon Firestick.I think you have to side load it as an apk file. Or buy a Firestick with it preinstalled.
You can't use it on a Roku.
Roku accesses streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu etc but you have to pay for them.There are some free "channels" but not like KODI.
KODI accesses less legitimate streams that are free but not as reliable.
If you are happy with KODI that runs on any android device or computer.
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Not exactly.
You can use KODI on an Amazon Firestick.I think you have to side load it as an apk file. Or buy a Firestick with it preinstalled.
You can't use it on a Roku.
Roku accesses streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu etc but you have to pay for them.There are some free "channels" but not like KODI.
KODI accesses less legitimate streams that are free but not as reliable.
If you are happy with KODI that runs on any android device or computer.
 
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Thank you for your helpful answer. Looks like I should stick to buying another Android player then as we have been happy with the content we were able to watch up to now. Mostly UK tv series when they are no longer available on BBC and ITV IPlayer. I'll look into the best new model as there so many to choose from.
 
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