Formuler GTV vs Z8 Pro review and differences?

by spacemanvt

I am finally upgrading from my slow old MAG 254 and am deciding between the GTV and the Z8 Pro. After testing the Z8 Pro , I was very impressed by MOTL2 compared to the MAG interface.

Important Note for me: I will be using this ONLY for IPTV Streaming, I have a new LG TV so I likely won't use any apps on either box besides MOTL2.

Overall, hardware specs seem the same but GTV has the new Android TV 9 software. Has anyone been able to test them side by side?

Is the GTV feel faster? Will it get longer software updates?

Basically, Is the GTV worth the ~$40 premium?

c19ufc

After my personal opinion I wouldn’t buy a formuler device again. I was really disappointed with the z7. I’ve been using IPTV for about 5 years and I would say a shield all day long, however if you are not going to be using other apps then I would say just get a firestick or google tv and use Tivimate.

MrDesii

I just bought the Z8 pro and also own an Nvidia shield 2019.

First off are you streaming via M3U or a stalker portal. If the former I highly suggest getting a shield and buying TiViMate. If you’re forced to use a portal then the Z8 pro has been rock solid and I would argue the UI is on par with TiViMate. Also I love the new remote that comes with the Z8 pro.

The only difference with the GTV is that it’s “Android certified”. You can use it to watch Amazon, Disney, Hulu etc. (Netflix isn’t certified on either device) and it will support newer android versions like you mentioned.

zool99

I'm considering these also but now see the new formula CC which also includes a tuner built in and cheaper than the GTV

smashed_atom

buy a alpha save some money brilliant box

subformer

Z8 restricts multiview for some reason.for that reason and price I would not reconnend

c19ufc

When buying a Z8 you are literally paying for the app MyTvOnline2. But are limiting yourself on the hardware. Buying the pro you get the better remote. I see no advantage buying a Z8 than a Firestick. I have 2 setups, shield 2017 is my main deceive and I have 3 firesticks 4K. One in our bedroom and in the kids. IMPlayer/ Tivi mate perfect. You can also buy a OTG cable to connect usb devices like a usb HDD.

redkulat

Google TV Chromecast with tivimate. Works amazingly well.