BuzzTV X5 vs X5 SS vs X5 AX-C: Which BuzzTV Box Should You Buy in 2026?
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The X5 family is BuzzTV's most popular line of 4K Android streaming boxes — and with three models on the shelf, the right pick depends on your budget, your Wi-Fi and how new you like your Android. Here's the honest breakdown.
The short answer
- Best value: BuzzTV X5 (from $169.99) — the proven workhorse.
- Best connectivity: BuzzTV X5 AX-C (from $179.99) — adds Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C power.
- Best overall: BuzzTV X5 SS ($199.99) — Android 13, Wi-Fi 6, 128GB and two remotes in a Racing Red aluminum shell.
Side-by-side comparison
| X5 | X5 AX-C | X5 SS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android version | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Processor | Amlogic S905X4 | Amlogic S905X4 | Amlogic S905X4 |
| RAM | 4GB DDR4 | 4GB DDR4 | 4GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2T/2R | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Power | Barrel adapter | USB-C | USB-C |
| Remote(s) | BT-400 | BT-400 | G20 voice + BT-400 |
| Finish | Aluminum, black | Triple-anodized aluminum | Racing Red aluminum |
| Price | $169.99 / $189.99 | $179.99 / $199.99 | $199.99 |
All three share the same core: a quad-core 64-bit Amlogic S905X4 with a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI 2.1 with CEC, one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port, a microSD slot and optical audio out — in the same compact 12cm aluminum enclosure with dual external antennas.
BuzzTV X5 — the proven workhorse
The original X5 is the value pick. Same processor, same RAM, same ports as its siblings — you simply give up Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C power. If your box sits next to the router on a wired Gigabit connection (which we recommend for any serious streaming setup), those two upgrades matter very little. Grab the 64GB at $169.99 or the 128GB at $189.99.
BuzzTV X5 AX-C — the connectivity upgrade
The AX-C is the continuous improvement of the X5: 6th-generation Wireless AX (Wi-Fi 6) through dual dynamic external antennas for noticeably better reception, plus a modern USB-C power port. If your box lives far from the router or your home is busy with wireless devices, the extra $10 is the cheapest buffering insurance you can buy. 64GB at $179.99, 128GB at $199.99.
BuzzTV X5 SS — the flagship of the family
The SuperSport is the only X5 running Android 13, and it shows in app compatibility and snappiness. You get Wi-Fi 6, 128GB of storage as standard, USB-C power, and uniquely two remotes in the box: the Google-certified G20 voice remote and the BT-400 Smart Remote. The Racing Red all-aluminum body with its 10-piece red dust-cover set and X5 SS mousepad make it the enthusiast's choice at $199.99.
What about the bigger XRS boxes?
Looking for the older XRS 4500 or XRS 4900 series? Those models now live in our Open Box collection — fully tested units at 15% off their regular price.
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