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Google Chromecast with Google TV vs Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 2025

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

  • Runs Android TV OS with Google TV interface.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • Maximum resolution: 1080p HDR at up to 60fps.
  • HDR / video features: HDR10.
  • Memory / storage: 1.5 GB RAM.
KSh 11,000In 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.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026KSh 41,300
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 10,000
Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDKSh 9,000
Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Amazon Fire Stick 4KKSh 8,200
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)KSh 10,000
Google TV Streamer 4KKSh 17,500
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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 is the better buy: it has 4K streaming and offers Dolby Vision HDR.

Software

Google Chromecast with Google TV
Runs Android TV OS with Google TV interface
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Runs Google TV

Connections

Google Chromecast with Google TV
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2

Video & HDR

Google Chromecast with Google TV
1080p output
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
4K output with Dolby Vision

Audio

Google Chromecast with Google TV
Dolby Digital
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Dolby Atmos

Ports

Google Chromecast with Google TV
HDMI output
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
HDMI 2.1 ×1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Chromecast with Google TV

  • Streamer type: HDMI streaming dongle.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • 4K video output (vs 1080p).
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 4.2).
  • Streamer type: TV box / streaming media player.

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PriorityGoogle Chromecast with Google TVXiaomi TV Box S 2025
SoftwareAndroid TV OS with Google TV interfaceGoogle TV
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Video & HDR1080p output with HDR104K output with Dolby Vision
AudioDolby DigitalDolby Atmos
PortsHDMI outputHDMI 2.1 ×1
ControlsGoogle Assistant Voice RemoteBluetooth voice remote

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
BrandGoogleXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Wireless Connectivity802.11ac Wi-Fi; 2.4GHz and 5GHz; Bluetooth 4.2Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI output; USB-C power input; Ethernet through optional Ethernet power adapterHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesGoogle Cast from supported phone, tablet and laptop apps; Google Home setupGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Brand / ModelGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD), 2022Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen, 2025)
Streamer TypeHDMI streaming dongleTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemAndroid TV OS with Google TV interfaceGoogle TV
Memory / Storage1.5 GB RAMRAM: 2GB; Storage: 32GB
Processor / Graphics—CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Maximum Resolution1080p HDR at up to 60fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / Codecs—VP9 Profile 2 and HEVC/H.265 Main 10 up to 4K at 60 fps; AVC/H.264 up to 4K at 30 fps; MPEG-1/2/4 up to 1080p at 60 fps

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby Atmos HDMI pass-through with compatible content and equipmentDolby Atmos; Dolby Audio; DTS:X; MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC and OGG audio

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Streaming / Smart FeaturesGoogle TV personalized recommendations and user profiles; Google Assistant voice search; streaming apps; Google Photos and Google Meet castingGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlGoogle Assistant Voice Remote; microphone, Bluetooth 4.2 and infrared TV/receiver control; accelerometer; 2 AAA batteriesBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxSnow; device: 162.5 × 61 × 12.5 mm, 55 g; 1.5 m power cable; 5 V DC / 1.5 A power supply; voice remote: 122 × 38 × 18 mm, 63 g, with 2 AAA batteriesBlack; 97 × 97 × 17 mm; 91.2 g; external DC power adapter with 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input. In the box: TV Box S (3rd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and user manual

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Google TV platform.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).
  • Both cost KSh 11,000.

In summary

The Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 is the better buy for almost everyone, with 4K streaming and Dolby Vision HDR.

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