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Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K 2023 vs Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 2025

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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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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
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 8,500
Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDKSh 9,000

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 4K if you want a lower price (KSh 2,840 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 4K
8 GB storage in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
32 GB storage in this version

Weight

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
142 g
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
91.2 g

Connections

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Bluetooth 5.2
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2

Performance

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
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 4K
Dolby Audio
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Dolby Atmos

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (KSh 2,840 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 4K

  • 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) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
BrandXiaomiXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)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) 4K (2023)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) 4K (2023)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) 4K (2023)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) 4K (2023)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) 4K (2023)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 4K is the cheaper choice when you do not need the extra storage.

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