Here’s the Deal
Slant is powered by a community that helps you make informed decisions. Tell us what you’re passionate about to get your personalized feed and help others.
When comparing Xbox OS vs tvOS, the Slant community recommends Xbox OS for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” Xbox OS is ranked 7th while tvOS is ranked 14th.
Specs
Available OnXbox devices
Based OnWindows 10
Default Desktop EnvironmentXbox UI
DeveloperMicrosoft
Init-SystemService Control Manager
LicenseProprietary
Main UsageGaming console, set top box
OS FamilyWindows NT
Official Supported Architecturesamd64/x86_64
OriginUSA
Package ManagerMS Store
Available OnApple TV devices
Based OnFreeBSD>macOS/iOS
Default Desktop EnvironmenttvOS UI
DeveloperApple, Inc.
Init-System?
LicenseProprietary
Main Usageset top box
OS FamilyUNIX
Official Supported ArchitecturesARM, ix86/x86_32(Apple 1st gen)
OriginUSA
Package ManagerApple AppStore
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Common Questions
Pros
No pros yet!
Pro For Apple fanboys
If you're already on the Apple ecosystem so you don't have much choice.
Cons
Con Vendor lock-in
You have to use their services their app store and so on. There is no way to sideload apps.
Con Power demanding
On the XBox One it needs about 90-100 watts of you play a netflix movie.
Con Vendor lock-in
You have to use their services their app store and so on. There is no way to sideload apps.
Con Expensive
It's a very expensive device compared to other devices with the same features.