Buzz XRS4500 vs Buzz U5

[shinning]

Thinking of adding another box. Regardless of the price which is the better box. I already have the XRS 4500 max ultra.

[nobodyspecial]

Not a fair comparison..lol

[Emporium]

You can compare the 5 series boxes here:

https://buzztv.com/5-series-comparison-chart/

All 5 series run Android 11 (vs 9 on the 4000 series).

The E5, Classic, X5 and U5 all have the same processor. The E5 has 2GB of RAM and the Classic, X5 and U5 have 4GB of RAM.
They vary in the WiFi, and the amount of onboard storage. The U5 has the option to install a 2.5" SATA drive (I recommend and SSD) directly under the unit (small compartment), which is handy if you do a lot of recording/downloads.
And the Classic has a different remote (BT-250) than the X5 and U5 which come with the BT400.

The B5 is the entry level, and if all you do is IPTV, it works quite well. No bells and whistles, and has an IR only remote (not BT).
The E5 is a step up. Same CPU as the big boys, but less RAM and storage, yet it also has an IR only remote.

The E5 and B5 only have a 10/100 Ethernet port, while the others have GbE. Not really an issue.

The HD5 is a little bit in it's own little category and great for portability with it's integrated HDMI cable..

That is pretty much the summary

EDIT: Oh, and the HD5, E5, Classic, and the X5 A(X-C variant) use a USB C connector and adapter to power them. The B5 and X5 (non AX-C variant) use a 5V (standard barrel tip) power supply, and the U5 uses a 12V power supply (due to the integrated SATA drive option).

[dishuser]

one of my boys loves his b5
he uses it for sports viewing and no blur or lag
it doesn't miss a beat

[Emporium]

one of my boys loves his b5
he uses it for sports viewing and no blur or lag
it doesn't miss a beat

Agreed. It is one of the best entry level boxes I have seen in ages. Super capable and for IPTV use only, it just works and works great.

I often recommend the middle of the pack for most (the Classic). But I have one colleague who was strapped for cash at the time, and got the B5. Loved it so much that a little while later when finances were better and he needed another box, he got an E5, and then subsequently a Classic. He loves them all and has no regrets with either box.

[shinning]

Thanks guys. Been a great help.