You might also consider the A5X Max box. Cheap but decent box.

H96 pro+ whichever version is just another android box although it will run android apps better than the z7+, due to better overall specs. The z7+ will give a better iptv experience, due to the mytvonline app (only available on formuler boxes). I have the z7+ and have no regrets although I did have to return one due to malfunction and supplier sent another, so they are buggy and less reliable. I would only purchase from an official source.

My first android box was an H96 Pro+ It died after 2 months of use (wouldn't power on) and even when it was working, it was buggy. It did weird things like cause the screen to flash on and off on startup. I deduced it was something to do with the HDMI connection. (unplugging and replugging the HDMI connection would stop the flashing) It did a few other weird things and I really wasn't surprised when it just died. It got very HOT after a couple of hours of use. I didn't bother tring to get a replacement. I wouldn't advise anyone to get this box. Too unstable. I have since bought an Amazon firestick and it works great.

I had heat and wifi issues with it buy from site you can return if you have problems

I had it before my shield. It’s an okay box, worked well (it was hardwired) but not the fastest for processing and it would require a hard reset (unplug power cord) pretty often. I will use it in bedroom once I get around to setting up there. Most of the time the above issues happened when using kodi, for IPTV it worked great

Thanks guys, I'm gonna ask a really newbie question. What's the difference between the h96 and the z7+ thing I always see mentioned here. Or even a mag box or firestick.

Used one for about a year, never had any issues so far. But it does seem there was a bad batch that over heated. I’ve been quite impressed by it the only thing I’ve done is wiped and started again with it as the deal had filled it with crapware.