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Media streamer comparison

Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen vs Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 2025

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 142 g.
KSh 10,000In Stock
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Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025

Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 91.2 g.
KSh 11,840In Stock
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)KSh 8,590
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)KSh 9,000
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S if you want a lower price (KSh 1,840 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 if you want more storage (32 GB), Dolby Atmos audio and a lighter build (91.2 g).

Storage

Xiaomi TV Box S
8 GB storage in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
32 GB storage in this version

Weight

Xiaomi TV Box S
142 g
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
91.2 g

Connections

Xiaomi TV Box S
Bluetooth 5.2
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2

Performance

Xiaomi TV Box S
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor

Audio

Xiaomi TV Box S
Dolby Audio
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Dolby Atmos

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi TV Box S

  • Lower price: KSh 10,000 (KSh 1,840 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • More storage: 32 GB.
  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Lighter: 91.2 g.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.

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Xiaomi TV Box S

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 142 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 32 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 91.2 g.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
BrandXiaomiXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×1HDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesChromecast built-inGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Brand / ModelXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen, 2025)
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media playerTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemGoogle TVGoogle TV
Processor / GraphicsCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 32GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10+Dolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Audio; DTS-HDDolby Atmos; Dolby Audio; DTS:X

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Streaming / Smart FeaturesGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTubeGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume controlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 95.25 × 95.25 × 16.7 mm; 142 g; Black. In the box: TV Box S (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manualDevice: 97 × 97 × 17 mm; 91.2 g; Black. Power: external DC adapter. In the box: TV Box S (3rd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Both run Google TV.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose TV Box S 2025 for more storage and a lighter build; TV Box S is the cheaper choice when you do not need the extra storage.

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