Freebox Pop vs Mini 4K: Which Android TV box is the best?

On July 7, Free presented its new ADSL and fiber optic compatible box: Free Box Pop (previously called Freebox V8 before the operator approved the trade name). It is almost always a “box” consisting of a router box (“box”). presenter “) and a decoder box (” actor “). And the evolution of offers in Free, the two devices can be accompanied by a third device if necessary. This’wifi repeater.

This Freebox Pop is available with a fiber optic or ADSL subscription and is priced 30 euros per month for the first year, then 40 euros per month from the 13th year^and moon. This price includes a WiFi repeater, unlimited phones, 220 channels included, and a connection with download speeds of up to 1. 5Gbps. The decoder box is powered by Android TV and allows you to install many games and applications.

This offer replaces the one offered with Freebox One, not the Freebox Mini 4K. The latter is still the cheapest offer of the operator, as it is positioned at 35 euros (tariff applied from tariff 13).^and moon). An offer that includes both devices, including an Android TV compatible box. So these are two very similar propositions. And the most expensive is not always the best. To put things into perspective, we decided to bring them face to face in a duel between sisters!

Comparative data sheet

What are the subscriptions and options for the two boxes?

No two Freeboxes are offered with the same subscriptions. The price per month for the Freebox Pop is slightly higher than for the Freebox Mini 4K. And the services offered are not exactly the same.

Freebox Pop’s is available at: 30 euros for the first year, then 40 euros from the 13th month. This price includes Internet, unlimited calls to landlines (110 destinations) and select mobiles, plus access to a bouquet of 220 television channels. Many channels can be played back. The best moments of League 1 are also presented in this offer. They are broadcast “semi-live”. This means that it is not real alive.

Digital recorder included Up to 100 hours of programs. After exceeding this limit, you will have to pay 2 euro cents per month for registration. In order not to exceed this limit, you must delete old recorded programs.

A “WiFi Pop” repeater is included on request. Attention, it must be requested when registering, because in this case the shipment will be charged 10 Euros.. The same applies to the decoder, which is paid for delivery if you subscribe to an offer without a Player and change your mind. Note that the option for 5 euros per month allows you to take advantage of a second TV box. Shipping is chargeable for that too. Commissioning costs €49 and termination costs €49.

Last but not least, a very important detail, if you subscribe to Free Mobile with an unlimited plan, you will benefit from a discount. Not 4 euros per month, as with the Freebox Mini 4K, but 10 euros. Unlimited Free Mobile plan for 10 euros per month. This means that a Freebox Pop subscription with the unlimited mobile plan will cost you. less than 50 euros per month after the first 12 months. Unrivaled.

Let’s move on to Freebox Mini 4K. It is available at: 15 Euros for the first year, 35 Euros from the 13th month. The offer here also includes internet in fiber or ADSL, telephone and television (220 channels and repeat services) under the same conditions. Complete kit includes server, decoder and two Freeplugs. These are also wall sockets with PLC (line carrier) modules.

The setup costs here are also €49 (but usually available to new subscribers) and there are also termination costs of €49. A multi-TV option is also available for fiber optic subscribers (5 euros per month plus postage). Finally, you have a 4 Euro discount on the unlimited Free Mobile plan, for a total of 51 euros per month in quad play.