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Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K Android Streaming Media Player WIFI $83.98 ($81.88 with eBay Plus) @ xiamoi_global_direct eBay

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Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K Android Streaming Media Player WIFI $83.98 ($81.88 with eBay Plus) @ xiamoi_global_direct eBay
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superforever on 03/11/2023 - 13:43 ebay.com.au (1294 clicks)
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Ultra-immersive audio-visual
experienceFeaturing 4K Ultra HD resolution, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ supported, Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) helps clearly show every bright and dark detail with a picture quality closer to reality, making every image looks more vivid and immersive. The compact box also supports Dolby Atmos® and DTS-HD technology that brings a wonderful and cinematic immersive audio experience right from the comfort of your living room or anywhere you want.

Seamless access to infinite entertainment
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) runs on Google TVTM2, connecting users to an endless world of content and entertainment. Now with built-in Google Assistant?, users can give voice commands, such as searching for shows or videos, checking the weather, and setting calendar, in addition to controlling other Google? Home-compatible devices. Beyond that, Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) also offers Google? Chromecast built-in technology that lets you stream your favorite entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet or laptop right to your TV or speakers.

Superior performance and functionality
To power these fascinating features, Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) is equipped with a fast and powerful quad-core processor that delivers more flexible computing performance. Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) is always prepared to provide you with a full range of satisfactory audio-visual experiences and add more colors to your life.

Dimensions
Length: 95.25mm
Width: 95.25mm
Thickness: 16.7mm
Weight: 142g
Color: Black

Specification
Output Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)
CPU: Quad-Core Cortex-A55
GPU: ARM Mali G31 MP2
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 8GB
Operating system: Google TV

Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz/ 5GHz
Bluetooth: 5.2

Decoder
Video decoder: Up to 4K 60FPS
Supports Dolby Audio® and DTS-HD
Supports Dolby Vision®
Supports HDR10+
Support language: English

Socket
HDMI 2.1: 1
USB 2.0: 1
Power interface: 1
Audio output: 1

Packaging
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen): 1
Remote control: 1
User manual: 1
Power adapter: 1
HDMI cable: 1

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  • paulaus on 03/11/2023 - 13:53
    +5

    Is this better than Amazon fire TV 4k. 1 advantage this has is USB playback.

    • denny_mrl on 03/11/2023 - 14:00

      And it has built-in chromecast

    • Bruceflix on 03/11/2023 - 14:00

      Consider a fire tv cube

      • Spendmore on 03/11/2023 - 14:05

        Twice the price, is it twice as good?

        • TheGhost on 03/11/2023 - 14:10
          +10

          You just spendmore.

        • PainToad on 03/11/2023 - 14:27
          +1

          Always goes on special for ~50% off.

        • hollykryten on 03/11/2023 - 14:30

          If you're pay full price then you've got to be an idiot. I got my Fire TV Cube 4K for $109.50 from a JB half price coupon deal back in September. It's really great for the price.

          • Spendmore on 03/11/2023 - 14:32
            +3

            @hollykryten: And it would be a fair comparison at that price, although id prefer straight android not Amazons version.
            When its full price like now then its not a very good comparison.

            • hollykryten on 03/11/2023 - 14:33
              +1

              @Spendmore: To be fair the Fire TV OS is just Android TV under the hood. I was able to easily side load the latest KODI on it without any fuss using the AFTVnews Downloader app.

              • DangerNoodle on 03/11/2023 - 18:19

                @hollykryten: There are some streaming apps that don't work on the fire tv cube from my experience. Usually it's apps that require google play services.

                If you don't need the Google Play services, fire tv cube is good when it pops up at half price. Otherwise, I'd choose a Chromecast with Google tv over the mi box. I found the mi box to be quite sluggish.

                • Ice009 on 09/11/2023 - 03:08

                  @DangerNoodle: Can you sideload those apps on the Fire TV Cube if you have the .apks?

                  • DangerNoodle on 09/11/2023 - 06:50

                    @Ice009: You can sideload the APK but when you open the app it won't let you stream because it fails the initial google play services check and all you see is the warning screen for an unsupported device.

                    • Ice009 on 09/11/2023 - 13:37

                      @DangerNoodle: Right, thanks. So getting the Fire Cube TV isn't worth it if you want to sideload certain apps? I've got a Mecool KM6 and pretty much any app I've tried to sideload on it works. I've been looking for a second media player/tv box as the Mecool doesn't have a Netflix app, but most other streaming service apps I've tried work OK on it.

                      I would have grabbed this Xiaomi, but unfortunately I need an ethernet port :(.

                      • DangerNoodle on 09/11/2023 - 17:43

                        @Ice009: It depends on your apps. Most apps work on the fire cube tv, it's just a few of the Asian streaming apps that I use that get blocked. Aside from that, the fire cube tv works well. Most of the gaming apps work on fire cube tv.

                        • Ice009 on 10/11/2023 - 03:52

                          @DangerNoodle: Alright, thanks for the info. I also hear some boxes don't support stuff like BBC iplayer. Didn't realize that also requires the correct licensing to use it on your box.

                          I also found this tv box that someone recommended https://www.homatics.com/products/box-r-4k?variant=432171705…
                          Apparently these guys are good with firmware and updates (something I've never seen with my Mecool KM6. Haven't seen any updates in the two years I've owned it which is kind of disappointing). The Mecool also doesn't have Netflix support, so apart from that and the lack of updates, I still think it's a pretty good player.

                          I wonder if I order the Homatics, could I just use a travel adapter since they don't have an AU plug version? Does anyone know about that stuff? I assume as long as it can handle 230V/240V 50Hz (EU and UK have that) it should be OK to use in AU with an adapter

                          • DangerNoodle on 10/11/2023 - 08:34

                            @Ice009: From initial looks, it should be fine. It has widevine L1 which will be good for hdr streaming. There are some boxes like the beelink gt king 2 that will advertise 4k support but I've heard reports that it only has widevine L3 so you can't stream in 4k in most apps.

                            • Ice009 on 12/11/2023 - 15:21

                              @DangerNoodle: Thanks, appreciate the help. I'm going to look into this Homatics box a bit more. I'll just buy a cheap adapter and hopefully that is good enough if I decide to get one of these.

                              As for DRM, thanks for telling me about the differences between Widevine L1 & L3 as I've never really looked into that (I've seen both listed, but didn't know the differences). So level 1 is required if you want 4K streaming.
                              Should a TV box also support PlayReady DRM? Is that also important?

                              • DangerNoodle on 12/11/2023 - 16:28

                                @Ice009: I'm not too familiar with play ready. I know widevine L1 is the one you need for Netflix and Disney 4k HDR and possibly prime video?

    • BigTime on 03/11/2023 - 14:16
      +1

      All a Firestick needs for USB playback is an OTG cable.

  • ziggy1312 on 03/11/2023 - 14:10
    +4

    only 8gb rom , whilst sufficient would probably prefer google chromecast with tv for less, and gets more updates

    • s1kwitit on 03/11/2023 - 14:12

      Basically answered my question below at same time I asked +1

    • Spendmore on 03/11/2023 - 14:24
      +1

      You can just plug in usb storage.

    • stephendt on 03/11/2023 - 17:07
      +1

      Yes but you get native USB and analogue audio output from this. Big features imo

  • s1kwitit on 03/11/2023 - 14:11
    +1

    Benefits to this over Chromecast 4k ?
    USB playback and local device set up + possibly larger internal RAM + HDD or just the USB slots mainly?

    • DangerNoodle on 03/11/2023 - 18:21
      +1

      From my experience, Chromecast runs smoother if all you use is apps. Fire tv cube is better for USB playback when it's on half price. Shield tv pro is the better android tv experience. Mi box doesn't get updated as often.

  • cunningdrew on 03/11/2023 - 14:12
    +1

    Really not that big a difference between 1st gen and I have a bunch of those in different rooms.

    The 2gb is the poor part of this unit, and the 1st gen, and I'm annoyed they didn't update it to 4gb. I have a Shield in the lounge and that has 4gb…. any less than 4gb and you see it and feel it.

    • Falbium on 03/11/2023 - 15:04

      Shield Pro 2019 (latest model) actually has 3gb, but I agree that's enough to make a huge difference compared to these 2gb devices.

  • congo on 03/11/2023 - 14:23

    Is this like the Moonbox? Comes with the Chinese tv app?

  • whyisave on 03/11/2023 - 14:36
    +1

    Best Android TV boxes and sticks in 2023
    https://www.xda-developers.com/best-android-tv-box/

    • WwDesi on 03/11/2023 - 15:17

      Nvidia Shield TV Pro For the win

      • atlas on 03/11/2023 - 19:07

        I find mine slow and buggy unfortunately

        • WwDesi on 03/11/2023 - 19:17

          How long you had yours open it up give it a clean from the inside reset it

  • OssieA on 03/11/2023 - 14:37

    Anyone know the cheapest device, for a dumb tv, if all I want is YouTube and Netflix? Preferably with a remote. 1080p.

  • itsmemunna on 03/11/2023 - 14:43

    They just screwed up my first gen android box with latest software update 😑😑😑😑

    • Falbium on 03/11/2023 - 15:10

      Thanks for the tip, will avoid updating mine. I've seen some threads on XDA about downgrading the firmware on these devices before so it should be possible.

      • itsmemunna on 03/11/2023 - 15:12

        Thanks I will give a try.

    • Pete Gabitas on 03/11/2023 - 18:30

      My first gen became too slow to navigate about 2 ago but I got many years of great service out of it. Would consider Xiaomi again.

      • itsmemunna on 03/11/2023 - 18:32

        Week ago I shifted to Motorola Android box (2gb +16gb), remote is bit bulkier but it has 16gb storage

        • Pete Gabitas on 03/11/2023 - 19:24

          I bit the bullet and bought a Shield after the Xiaomi gen 1. No regrets.

  • WwDesi on 03/11/2023 - 15:17
    +1

    Just save a bit and get Nvidia Shield TV Pro best thing ever

    • warrenfrost on 04/11/2023 - 06:07
      +1

      Isn't it around 3 times the price of this?

  • devank on 03/11/2023 - 15:37
    -3

    What's the point in these devices when you have a 'smart TV'? Aren't they all use similar apps?

    • superforever on 03/11/2023 - 15:39
      +1

      Not everybody have smart TV

      • formulated on 04/11/2023 - 11:25

        Those who do, inevitably stop using built in apps as the TVs fail to be able to keep up with updates and larger processor demands.

    • krisspy on 03/11/2023 - 15:43
      +5

      Most smart tv's have painfully slow UI

      • dojomojo on 03/11/2023 - 16:13
        +2

        And are buggier and have less features & customisation. Devices let you install apps like Smartubenext for ad-free Youtube viewing and Kodi, etc.

        • Ice009 on 09/11/2023 - 03:11

          Not sure how the newer TVs work as I still have an older model, but can you sideload apps like you can on these boxes such as the Xiaomi if the TV has something like Android or Google TV? I know you probably can't on Samsung and LG that have difference operating systems, but was just curious if you can on Android TV based models.

    • keejoonc on 03/11/2023 - 17:11

      I bought a couple of Firestick 4k max when it was less than $40 each and they have been pretty good with my smart tvs.
      It's just so much more responsive compared to the stock OS on the TV. I wouldn't pay a lot of money to get one if you have a smart tv but for what I paid, I'm happy with what I'm getting out of it. I have also installed stremio on it, which has been great also.

      • Ice009 on 09/11/2023 - 03:14

        Was that some kind of deal on Amazon recently to get two for less than the cost of one?

        • keejoonc on 10/11/2023 - 16:03

          It was in July this year when they were selling two for $79.

          • Ice009 on 12/11/2023 - 15:16

            @keejoonc: Thanks. I'll keep watch for any upcoming deals.

    • Oauiii on 03/11/2023 - 17:54

      I wanted to play bluray rip files that have atmos truehd (lossless) but through the TV usb or plex app, it doesn't work. Nvidia shield pro works.
      Unsure about this one so keen to know.

      • giovannip on 04/11/2023 - 01:52

        Yes, this would do Atmos bistream passthrough to your soundbar or receivee. You just need to be mindful of the bitrate of 4k UHD + Atmos and make sure you can sustain it over wifi. You can get a usb to gibabit adapter but youll be limited to around 480 mbps by the USB 2.0 port (less if you count the usb protocol overhead). Also there are reports of the usb to ethernet adapters loosing connection when the unit wakes up from sleep and needing to reset the connection.

    • GUYANDSON on 03/11/2023 - 19:07

      these have a lot more grunt hardware wise. If you feel the default apps and OS is fine on your TV, no reason to upgrade.

  • Tradey on 03/11/2023 - 16:06
    +1

    The Xiaomi Mi Box S left my TCL 'smart TV' for dead… I wish I kept it. Tick this unit. Recommended.

  • Price Jack on 03/11/2023 - 18:53

    Apparently has a Amlogic S905X, so is probably compatible with CoreELEC

  • 1zero1 on 03/11/2023 - 22:49

    All these high specs and a USB 2.0 port. What are they thinking?

  • venusozb on 04/11/2023 - 08:34

    No one can beat Apple TV 4K. Then the Nvidia Shield TV Pro IMO.

  • Futura on 04/11/2023 - 10:08

    Wow, this is an amazing deal! 😍 Thanks a lot, superforever, for sharing this with us on OzBargain. 🙌 You are awesome! 👏 I just ordered a new Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen for myself. 📺 I’m so glad I had a subscription set for any deals posted. 🙏 This is exactly what I was looking for. 😊

  • howbazaar on 04/11/2023 - 10:42

    "Now with built-in Google Assistant?" this is the only way to advertise this feature as you really don't know what you're getting :)

  • Deltadeals on 04/11/2023 - 16:38

    2gb ram ? Damn that's a bottle neck imo

  • ryf on 04/11/2023 - 19:05

    I've had the first gen for ages and it's been a workhorse for streaming local and online content. I've even managed to get Xbox game pass streaming games using steamlink, but it isn't the smoothest experience. Interested to know if this gen 2 version can do a better job. If you have an apple tv, Xbox game pass streaming is pretty good. Crazy what these things can do.

  • Futura on 06/11/2023 - 23:26

    Anyone else order this and get two shipping notifications?

    • Molebag on 17/11/2023 - 09:24

      One for the tv box and one for the power pin converter. TBH it's a bit stupid having a wall wart that is 100mm deep

  • Ice009 on 12/11/2023 - 15:17

    I wonder why they don't include an ethernet port on their boxes. I would have bought one if they did :(.

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