Why a box instead of a stick?

I'm a fan of streaming boxes, but not so much streaming sticks.

The fact is, most of the drawbacks of a stick don't really apply to me, and I could just as easily use a stick rather than a box.

If you asked me, I'd usually suggest a box, because if something does go wrong, it's easier to restart a box that is frozen than it is to restart a stick that is frozen. But that doesn't really happen so much anymore. At least, not on the good sticks.

Recently, someone asked Tablo about the differences between the Amazon Fire TV Cube and the Fire TV Stick. And I really liked the answer Tablo gave:

Since it's difficult to pack the features and performance of a box-style model into the smaller footprint of a stick, you can almost always assume that boxes will be better overall. However, they also come with a higher cost. That's why it's important to review and compare the features and specs of each device to decide which will be best for your needs.

If you don't plan to use the Ethernet connection or the advanced voice control features of the Cube, you may find the 4K MAX Stick offers enough performance to power your next binge-watching session. However, it is best to avoid the very low-end stick models as the feature sets, memory, and Wi-Fi connectivity of higher-end models are worth spending a bit extra for.

I whole heartily agree with picking the Fire TV Stick 4K Max over the cheaper sticks. I really do not like the cheaper devices. A close friend had a Fire TV Stick Lite that a family member had installed. I replaced it with one of my Fire TV Stick 4K Max devices. She was happier with it, so I consider that a win.

If you are looking at purchasing a streaming device, if wires are a problem, get a good quality stick, whether Fire TV Stick 4K Max, or Roku Streaming 4K or 4K+. Stay away from the cheap sticks. They will frustrate you in your Streaming Life.