Xiaomi Mi Box S Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Kob Monney (trustedreviews.com)

Mi Box S

A satisfactory video streamer, but there are plenty of others with more apps and better support for HDR and audio

Solid picture and sound performance ; Chromecast/Google Assistant

No dynamic HDR or immersive audio formats ; Offers less value than rivals ; Missing UK catch-up apps

A solid streamer but one that’s missing several features that are available on other cheaper streamers. With that in mind, the Xiaomi doesn’t offer as much value or performance.

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Yasmine Crossland (t3.com)

Xiaomi Mi Box S review: a set-top box for affordable 4K streaming

The Xiaomi Mi Box S provides everything you would get from a Smart TV

Mar, 2021

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Expert review by : Jared Newman (techhive.com)

Xiaomi Mi Box S review: This isn't doing Android TV justice

Xiaomi's Mi Box S is a cheap 4K HDR Android TV box that doesn't get with the times.

The cheapest Android TV box yet ; Powerful voice controls ; Full-sized USB port for hard drives or external controllers

Remote lacks full TV controls ; Middling app support ; Low frame rates in live TV streaming apps ; Chromecast doesn't work when the box is asleep

What makes the Mi Box S is intriguing in the first place is that it’s the cheapest device that runs Google’s software. While Android TV never gets as much attention as Google’s Chromecast devices, it’s arguably a better living-room solution. Not only...

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Expert review by : Edgar Cervantes (androidauthority.com)

Xiaomi Mi Box S review: Outpriced and outperformed

The Xiaomi Mi Box S is bigger and more expensive than the competition, but is it better? Find out in this Xiaomi Mi Box S review.

High quality video and audio ; Unaltered Android TV experience ; Simple remote button layout ; Good looking design

Performance is a little sluggish ; Remote's build quality could be better ; A bit pricey for what it offers

The Xiaomi Mi Box S is plenty capable, but isn't a good deal when compared to its current competition. If Xiaomi had followed its own philosophy and offered a lower price, things might have been different. If the Mi Box S is one of your only options...

Mar, 2021

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Expert review by : Ben Schoon (9to5google.com)

Xiaomi Mi Box S beta update delivers Android TV w/ Pie, Amazon Prime Video

One of the most affordable ways to get Android TV in your living room is with the affordable Xiaomi Mi Box S. Now, that device is getting a pretty huge update. Xiaomi appears to be rolling out a beta update to some Mi Box S users which brings the...

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

Xiaomi Mi Box S Review: Decent Price, Mediocre Performance

I couldn't find it in my heart to like the Mi Box S very much. The picture quality is well below what I expected from a 4K HDR streaming device, the volume issues make streaming feel like a chore, and all of the little frustrations added up over time.

Inexpensive ; USB storage ; Google Assistant

Substandard picture and sound ; Lackluster remote ; Resolution and frame-rate issues

There's no compelling reason to get a Xiaomi Mi Box S, due to troublesome issues with its picture quality, sound levels and interface.

Dec, 2018