Is the Xiaomi TV Box S worth it?

Yes, as a budget Google TV box. At around €45 it streams 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Atmos, runs the full Google TV interface and the Play Store, and is a box rather than a stick. Performance is modest, so it suits light streaming and value seekers rather than heavy multitaskers or power users.

Is the Xiaomi TV Box S better than a Fire TV Stick?

It depends on your ecosystem. The Xiaomi runs Google TV with the Play Store and a cleaner interface, in a box with an HDMI cable, while a Fire TV Stick runs Fire OS with Alexa and is often faster. For Google users on a budget the Xiaomi is appealing; for speed and Amazon integration, a Fire Stick wins.

Does the Xiaomi TV Box S support Dolby Vision and Atmos?

Yes. The 2nd Gen Xiaomi TV Box S supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR10 for picture and Dolby Atmos passthrough for audio. It delivers a good 4K HDR image for a very low price, provided you have HDR and Atmos content and compatible display and audio gear.

Is the Xiaomi TV Box S fast enough?

For everyday streaming, yes, but it is a budget box, so it is slower than premium devices. Apps open in a few seconds and 4K plays smoothly, but heavy multitasking, many installed apps or demanding IPTV setups can reveal its modest hardware. For light, single-app use it is comfortably capable.

Does the Xiaomi TV Box S have Google Play?

Yes. Because it runs Google TV, it includes the full Google Play Store, so you can install the same wide range of apps as other Google TV and Android TV devices, including major streaming services and IPTV players. This is an advantage over Fire OS, which uses the more limited Amazon Appstore.

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) Review 2026: Best Budget?

#	Product	Rating	Price
1	Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Best Budget Box	★ 4.1/5	≈ €45	Check Price

The Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) is the best budget streaming box for Google users — 4K HDR with Dolby Vision, Atmos and the full Google TV interface, at around €45. It suits value seekers who want a proper box with the Google Play Store rather than a Fire OS stick, accepting modest performance for the low price. Heavy users and those wanting speed should spend more. Here is how it performed in testing.

Xiaomi TV Box S with its remote on a plain white background — The Xiaomi TV Box S — a cheap Google TV box, tested on a European setup.

We tested the Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) per our methodology, across several evenings of real viewing on a European setup.

Specifications

Spec	Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Max resolution	4K at 60fps
HDR	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10
Audio	Dolby Atmos passthrough
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band)
Storage	32 GB
Ethernet	Via optional USB adapter
OS	Google TV (Play Store)
Price (obs. Jul 2026)	≈ €45 (amazon.de)

For the money it is well specified: full HDR, Dolby Atmos, 32 GB storage — far more than a Chromecast — and the full Google TV Play Store.

Using It: Real-World Performance

The Xiaomi is capable but clearly a budget device:

Cold boot to home screen: ~35 seconds.
Opening a major streaming app: ~4–6 seconds from the home screen.
Navigation: fine for single-app use; can stutter under heavy multitasking.
4K playback: smooth on a good connection, with correct Dolby Vision.

The generous 32 GB storage is a real advantage over the Chromecast, leaving room for many apps and IPTV players. The full Play Store means wide app support and easy sideloading. Wi-Fi 5 is the one dated spec; on a strong network or via a USB Ethernet adapter it streams 4K reliably. Performance won’t wow anyone, but it is solid for the price.

The Google TV home screen on the Xiaomi TV Box S with the Play Store open — Full Google TV with the Play Store and 32 GB storage — generous for the price.

Pros and Cons

✅ Pros

Very cheap — a proper box at ~€45
Full Google TV with the Play Store
32 GB storage — generous at this price
4K HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Atmos

❌ Cons

Modest, budget-level performance
Wi-Fi 5 only; no built-in Ethernet
Can stutter under heavy multitasking
Remote and build feel basic

Who It's For — and Who Should Skip It

Buy it if you want the cheapest Google TV box with the Play Store and roomy storage, for light everyday streaming.
Skip it if you want more speed and Ethernet (the Google TV Streamer), the best value stick (the Fire TV Stick 4K Max), or power-user features (the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro).

Price and Where to Buy

As observed in July 2026, the Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) sells for ≈ €45 on amazon.de, making it one of the cheapest ways to get a full Google TV box. Check the current price before buying.

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Alternatives

Fire TV Stick 4K — similar price, often faster, Fire OS with Alexa.
Chromecast with Google TV — Google TV dongle, but far less storage.
Google TV Streamer 4K — the faster Google box with Ethernet.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max — the best value all-rounder.

Compare them all in our best streaming devices guide.

Our Verdict

The Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) is the budget Google TV box to beat: the full Play Store, roomy 32 GB storage and 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Atmos, all for around €45. Performance is modest and Wi-Fi 5 is dated, so it is best for light, single-app streaming rather than heavy use. But if you want a proper Google TV box on a tight budget, it is excellent value. Rating: 4.1/5.

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