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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 vs Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

  • Runs tvOS.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Apple A19 processor.
  • Maximum resolution: up to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps.
  • HDR / video features: Dolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG.
KSh 41,300Out of Stock
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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

  • 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 10,000In Stock
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Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Google TV Streamer 4KKSh 17,500
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBKSh 41,500
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)KSh 7,300
Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)KSh 11,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick HDKSh 7,000
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Our quick verdict

The Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 gives you Apple TV apps with AirPlay and offers Dolby Atmos audio, while the Xiaomi TV Box S gives you Google TV with Google Cast.

Software

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Runs tvOS
Xiaomi TV Box S
Runs Google TV

Connections

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Box S
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Performance

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Apple A19 processor
Xiaomi TV Box S
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor

Audio

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Dolby Atmos
Xiaomi TV Box S
Dolby Audio

Ports

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply
Xiaomi TV Box S
HDMI 2.1 ×1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

  • Apple TV platform: Apple TV apps with AirPlay.
  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Streamer type: 4K streaming media player and Apple Home hub.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S

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

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PriorityApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S
SoftwaretvOSGoogle TV
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7Bluetooth 5.2
PerformanceApple A19 processorCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor
AudioDolby AtmosDolby Audio
PortsHDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supplyHDMI 2.1 ×1
ControlsSiri Remote (4th generation)Bluetooth voice remote

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
BrandAppleXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; ThreadDual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply; IR receiverHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesAirPlay; Apple Home hub; secure HomeKit Secure Video processingChromecast built-in

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Brand / ModelApple TV 4K (4th generation, 2026)Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)
Streamer Type4K streaming media player and Apple Home hubTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemtvOSGoogle TV
Processor / GraphicsApple A19; up to 50% faster CPU and 2× faster GPU than previous generationCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2
Memory / Storage128GB storageRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Maximum ResolutionUp to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG; HDMI QMS; cinematic aspect ratios on compatible displaysDolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4HEVC/H.265; AVC/H.264; MPEG-1/2/4; VP8; VP9. Containers: AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, M2TS, VOB, FLV, WMV, RM, RMVB, TS and MPEG

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; HE-AAC; AAC; MP3; MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; FLAC; AIFF; WAVDolby Audio; DTS-HD; USB media playback

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesSiri AI; three far-field microphones for hands-free voice control; Apple TV app, Apple Arcade, Fitness+, App Store and FaceTime via Continuity Camera; Apple Home hub; four-speaker HomePod surround setupGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlSiri Remote (4th generation); touch-enabled clickpad; Siri microphone; Bluetooth 6; infrared and HDMI-CEC TV/receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery; Find My Precision Finding and sound playbackBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxBlack Apple TV: 93.24 × 93.24 × 31 mm, 217 g; Siri Remote: 136 × 35 × 9.25 mm, 69.6 g; built-in 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz power supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord and documentationDevice: 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

Voice, home and playback

Voice, home and playback specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
MicrophonesThree far-field microphones with voice isolation—
Siri AIHands-free Siri AI with Apple Intelligence; supported language and region required—
Surround setupFour HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers; front and rear pairs must match—
Remote findingFind My with Precision Finding and sound playback—
Power100–240V AC, 50–60Hz—
ColourBlack player; silver Siri Remote—
Storage128GB—
RequirementsCompatible HDMI television, HDMI cable and internet connection—

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).
  • Both use H.265 (video decoding / codecs).
  • Both support HDMI.

In summary

Get the Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 if you want Apple TV apps with AirPlay and Dolby Atmos audio, or the Xiaomi TV Box S if you would rather have Google TV with Google Cast.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBFor Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBView product ↗Apple TV 4K 3rd GenFor Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Apple TV 4K 3rd GenView product ↗Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxFor Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxView product ↗

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