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Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet vs Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K 2023

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Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

  • Runs tvOS.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps.
KSh 35,500In 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
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectKSh 10,500
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)KSh 8,590
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025KSh 11,840

Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with if you want more storage (128 GB) and Dolby Atmos audio. Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 4K if you want Bluetooth 5.2, a lighter build (142 g) and a lower price (KSh 26,500 less).

Software

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Runs tvOS
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Runs Google TV

Storage

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
128 GB storage in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
8 GB storage in this version

Connections

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Performance

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Apple A15 Bionic processor
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor

Audio

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Dolby Atmos
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Dolby Audio

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • More storage: 128 GB.
  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Lighter: 142 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (KSh 26,500 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.

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10 priorities selected.

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • 128 GB storage.
  • tvOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Siri Remote (3rd Gen).
  • HEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10).
  • Apple A15 Bionic.
  • Storage: 128GB.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.
  • HEVC / H.265, AVC / H.264.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2.
  • RAM: 2GB, storage: 8GB.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
BrandAppleXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI 2.1; built-in Gigabit Ethernet; AC power input; IR receiverHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesAirPlay; Apple Home hub; Thread networkingChromecast built-in

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Brand / ModelApple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022), Wi-Fi + Ethernet; A2843Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media playerTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemtvOSGoogle TV
Processor / GraphicsApple A15 BionicCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2
Memory / StorageStorage: 128GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
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-4HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC; Apple Lossless; FLACDolby Audio; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
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 Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 93 × 93 × 31 mm; 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: 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 stream in 4K.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).
  • Both use H.265 (video decoding / codecs).

In summary

Choose Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + for more storage; Xiaomi TV Box S 4K offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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