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

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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 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 (2026)KSh 10,500
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 8,500
Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDKSh 9,000
Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K if you want Dolby Atmos audio, a lighter build (44 g) and a lower price (KSh 410 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 4K if you prefer CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 and TV box / streaming media player.

Weight

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
142 g
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
44 g

Connections

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

Performance

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor

Audio

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

Ports

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
HDMI 2.1 ×1
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
HDMI 2.1a ×1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • Streamer type: TV box / streaming media player.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Lighter: 44 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 8,590 (KSh 410 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • Streamer type: 4K streaming stick.

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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.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • HEVC / H.265, AVC / H.264.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2.
  • TV box / streaming media player.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

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

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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 2.1a ×1; Micro-USB power ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesChromecast built-inGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Brand / ModelXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2025)
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media player4K streaming stick
Operating SystemGoogle TVGoogle TV
Processor / GraphicsCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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-1/2/4AV1; VP9; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Audio; DTS-HDDolby Atmos; DTS:X; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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 TV power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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: 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 have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Both run Google TV.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.

In summary

Choose TV Stick 4K for a lighter build.

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