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Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen vs Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

  • Runs tvOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps.
  • HDR / video features: Dolby Vision.
KSh 20,500In Stock
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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 44 g.
KSh 8,590In Stock
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectKSh 10,500
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)KSh 9,000
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025KSh 11,840

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K if you want Bluetooth 5.2. Choose the Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen if you prefer Apple A15 Bionic and tvOS.

Software

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen
Runs tvOS
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
Runs Google TV

Connections

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Performance

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen
Apple A15 Bionic processor
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor

Ports

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen
Both models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
HDMI 2.1a ×1

Controls

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen
Siri Remote (3rd Gen)
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
Bluetooth voice remote

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

  • Streamer type: TV box / streaming media player.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • Streamer type: 4K streaming stick.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.

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10 priorities selected.

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

  • tvOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Both models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input.
  • Siri Remote (3rd Gen).
  • HEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10).
  • Apple A15 Bionic.
  • 64GB Wi-Fi model, 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model.
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1.
  • TV box / streaming media player.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • HDMI 2.1a ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.
  • AV1, VP9.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz.
  • RAM: 2GB, storage: 8GB.
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X.
  • 4K streaming stick.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
BrandAppleXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsBoth models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input, IR receiver. 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model: built-in Gigabit EthernetHDMI 2.1a ×1; Micro-USB power ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesAirPlay; Apple Home hub. Thread networking: 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model onlyGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Brand / ModelApple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2025)
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media player4K streaming stick
Operating SystemtvOSGoogle TV
Processor / GraphicsApple A15 BionicCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / Storage64GB Wi-Fi model; 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet modelRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10+; HDR10; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10); AVC / H.264; MPEG-4AV1; VP9; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC; Apple Lossless; FLACDolby Atmos; DTS:X; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesSiri; Apple TV app; App Store; Apple ArcadeGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlSiri Remote (3rd Gen); Bluetooth 5.0; IR TV / receiver control; USB-C rechargeable batteryBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 93 × 93 × 31 mm. 64GB Wi-Fi: 208 g; 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet: 214 g. Power: built-in 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (3rd Gen), power cord and documentation; HDMI and USB-C charging cables sold separatelyDevice: 107.4 × 30 × 14 mm; 44 g; Black. Power: Micro-USB. In the box: TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI extension, USB power cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Apple TV 4K 3rd and Xiaomi TV Stick 4K are closely matched on the features compared here.

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