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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick vs Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K 2023

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Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)

Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)

  • Runs Android TV 9.0.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 28.5 g.
KSh 7,680In Stock
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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

  • 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 9,000In 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 (3rd Gen) 2025KSh 11,840
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick if you want a lighter build (28.5 g) and a lower price (KSh 1,320 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 4K if you want 4K streaming, more memory (2 GB RAM) and Bluetooth 5.2.

Software

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
Runs Android TV 9.0
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Runs Google TV

Memory

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
1 GB RAM in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
2 GB RAM in this version

Weight

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
28.5 g
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
142 g

Connections

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Bluetooth 5.2

Performance

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

  • Lighter: 28.5 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 7,680 (KSh 1,320 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • 4K video output.
  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.

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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Android TV 9.0.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2.
  • 28.5 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor.
  • 1080p output.
  • Dolby.
  • HDMI ×1.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 142 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 4.2Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI ×1; Micro-USB power ×1HDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesChromecast built-inChromecast built-in

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Brand / ModelXiaomi Mi TV Stick (1080p, 1st Gen)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)
Streamer TypeHD streaming stickTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemAndroid TV 9.0Google TV
Processor / GraphicsCPU: quad-core Cortex-A53; GPU: ARM Mali-450CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2
Memory / StorageRAM: 1GB; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Maximum Resolution1920 × 1080, up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
Video Decoding / CodecsVP9-10; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VC-1; MPEG-1/2/4; Real 8/9/10HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4
HDR / Video Features—Dolby Vision; HDR10+

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby; DTS multichannel audio decodingDolby Audio; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
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 AssistantBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 92.4 × 30.2 × 15.2 mm; 28.5 g; Black. Power: Micro-USB. In the box: Mi TV Stick, remote, power adapter and manualDevice: 95.25 × 95.25 × 16.7 mm; 142 g; Black. In the box: TV Box S (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use H.265 (video decoding / codecs).
  • Same casting / network features: Chromecast built-in.
  • Both are made by Xiaomi.

In summary

Choose TV Box S 4K for more memory; Mi TV Stick offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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