The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen is a small 4K streaming box that runs Google TV. You connect it to a television by HDMI and it gives that TV a full app store, a voice remote and support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It is a separate product from the older 2nd Gen box: Xiaomi rates the new chip at 25% more CPU performance and 130% more GPU performance than the 2nd Gen.
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Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen: What It Does
Google TV puts films and series from all your streaming apps on one home screen, so you browse by title rather than opening each app separately. Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Shahid and the other apps you use come from the Google Play Store on the box, and availability of each app depends on the app provider in your region.
The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen is useful in two situations. The first is an older TV whose built-in apps have stopped updating or run slowly. The second is a monitor or projector with an HDMI input and no smart features at all. In both cases the box brings a current Google TV system that receives updates, instead of the TV’s own software.
Google Cast is built in, so you can send a video from a Cast-enabled app on your phone or tablet straight to the TV. Xiaomi notes that this needs apps that support Google Cast.
Picture and Sound: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Atmos and DTS:X
The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen outputs 4K at 3840 x 2160 and decodes video at up to 4K 60fps. For HDR it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, the two dynamic HDR formats used by the major streaming services. Dynamic HDR adjusts brightness scene by scene, which helps films that switch between dark rooms and bright exteriors.
On the audio side, Xiaomi lists Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The box passes the sound to your TV or sound system, so to hear Atmos you need a soundbar or receiver that decodes it, and the film or series must be streamed in that format. Xiaomi states the same condition for HDR: the content and your TV must support Dolby Vision or HDR10+ for you to see the benefit.
If your TV is not HDR, the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen still plays 4K or HD normally. The HDR formats are an extra, not a requirement.
Chip, Memory and 32GB Storage
Inside is a quad-core processor running at up to 2.5GHz with an ARM G310 V2 graphics chip, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Xiaomi’s internal lab figures put the CPU 25% ahead of the 2nd Gen and the GPU 130% ahead. In daily use that means a smoother home screen and quicker app launches on the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen.
The 32GB of storage on the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen gives room for many streaming apps and some light Android TV games before you need to uninstall anything. The 2GB of RAM is normal for a streaming box, but it is not a gaming machine: heavy 3D games are better on a console.
Connections and the Voice Remote
The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen has one HDMI 2.1 output, one USB 2.0 port and a power input. The USB port takes a flash drive for your own videos and photos. Wireless connections are Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, with OFDMA and MU-MIMO, plus Bluetooth 5.2. Xiaomi points out that you need a Wi-Fi 6 router to get the Wi-Fi 6 speed gain; on an older router the box still connects normally.
The Bluetooth remote works in any direction, so you do not have to point it at the box, and it has a microphone for Google Assistant voice search. Xiaomi notes that Google Assistant is not available in some languages and countries, and that the remote’s appearance and buttons can vary by market.
The box measures 97 x 97 x 17 mm and weighs 91.2 g, small enough to sit behind or beside the TV. In the box you get the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen, the remote, a power adapter, an HDMI cable and a user manual.
Who This Is Not For
Not for homes that rely on a wired network. Xiaomi lists no Ethernet port on the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen, so it connects over Wi-Fi only unless you add a USB adapter, which Xiaomi does not list as supported.
Not for anyone whose TV already runs a recent Google TV system. The box adds little to a TV that already has the same apps and updates.
Not a gaming console. With 2GB of RAM it handles streaming and light games, not demanding 3D titles.
Buying the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen in the UAE
The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen from Totot comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver to all seven emirates in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300. You can return the box within 14 days if it arrives defective or does not match this description, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
- Operating system: Google TV
- CPU: Quad-core, up to 2.5GHz
- GPU: ARM G310 V2
- Memory: 2GB RAM + 32GB storage
- Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Video decoding: Up to 4K 60fps
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X (Dolby Audio)
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz, OFDMA and MU-MIMO (Wi-Fi 6 router required for Wi-Fi 6 speeds)
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
- Ports: HDMI 2.1 x 1, USB 2.0 x 1, power input x 1
- Casting: Google Cast (Cast-enabled apps)
- Remote: 360-degree Bluetooth voice remote
- Dimensions: 97 x 97 x 17 mm
- Weight: 91.2 g
- Colour: Black
- In the box: TV box, remote control, power adapter, HDMI cable, user manual
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
The specifications above come from Xiaomi’s global specification page and product page for the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen). The performance comparison with the 2nd Gen is Xiaomi’s own internal lab figure. Full details are published on the official Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) specifications.
FAQ
Does the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen support Dolby Vision?
Yes. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, provided your TV and the content also support that format.
How much storage does it have?
32GB of storage with 2GB of RAM.
Does it have an Ethernet port?
No. Xiaomi lists HDMI 2.1, one USB 2.0 port and a power input only; the box connects by Wi-Fi 6.
What is different from the 2nd Gen?
25% more CPU performance and 130% more GPU performance, according to Xiaomi’s internal lab figures. The two are separate products with their own listings.
Is an HDMI cable included?
Yes. Xiaomi includes an HDMI cable and a power adapter in the box.
Can I cast from my phone?
Yes. Google Cast is built in and works with Cast-enabled apps.
Does the remote support voice search?
Yes, through Google Assistant, which Xiaomi notes is not available in every language and country.
What warranty do I get?
1 year from Totot, with returns within 14 days for a defective or non-matching item.
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