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Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen (Google TV, 4K, Dolby Vision)

XIAOMI
2.3
Solid mid-tier 4K Google TV box, light on North American brand trust
$79.85 → As of Jul 13, 2026
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01 / Spec

Top features

Form FactorCompact box (95×95×17mm, 91g)
Resolution & HDR4K UHD (3840×2160) @ 60FPS
Hdr SupportDolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Audio, DTS:X

The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen is a compact Android TV–based streaming box offering 4K UHD at 60FPS with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio. It runs Google TV, delivering access to Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and thousands of apps, plus voice control via Google Assistant. Hardware includes a quad-core CPU (up to 2.5GHz), ARM G310 V2 GPU, 2GB RAM, and 32GB storage. Connectivity spans dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI 2.1, and USB 2.0. The compact design (95×95×17mm) suits small TV setups. Priced around $60–$80, it competes with mid-tier boxes like Roku Ultra and entry-level Apple TV 4K, though Xiaomi's brand presence in North America is weaker than rivals. Ideal for cord-cutters seeking premium video formats at a moderate price, but lacks the ecosystem polish and community backing of Fire TV, Roku, or Apple.

02 / Signals

Why it's hot

Google TV box with 4K Dolby Vision at mid-range price.

  • Value for money 78
  • Review rating & velocity 54
  • Community sentiment 70
  • Brand reputation 87
  • Search heat 58
  • Est. return & defect rate 75
03 / Verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

  • 4K with Dolby Vision & HDR10+ support
  • Google TV platform with broad app access
  • Wi-Fi 6 and HDMI 2.1 connectivity
  • Compact form factor for tight spaces
  • Dolby Atmos audio support
  • 32GB storage for apps and offline content

Cons

  • Weaker brand reputation in North America vs. Roku/Fire TV/Apple
  • Mixed community sentiment; limited user base for troubleshooting
  • Modest review velocity; slower review growth than category leaders
  • Occasional Wi-Fi stability reports in user forums
  • Remote lacks advanced features (no TV power/volume control in base model)
  • Limited local support and warranty clarity
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Resolution & HDR
4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos 4K + Dolby Vision + HDR10+ + Dolby Atmos Best picture
UI Speed
Quad-core 2.5GHz + G310 GPU; decent navigation speed Quad-core processor, instant app launch, fluid 4K nav
Remote
Voice remote with Google Assistant; no native TV power/volume Voice + TV power/volume + live-TV buttons; no backlight
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