Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen

Description

Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen

The Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen delivers a substantial hardware leap over its predecessors, modernizing older televisions into high-performance smart entertainment hubs. Running on a refined Google TV 14 operating system, this generation features a modern 6nm system-on-chip (SoC) that natively integrates future-proof AV1 hardware decoding—critical for smooth 4K streaming as major networks transition to the modern codec.

With a massive jump to 32GB of internal storage, it comfortably accommodates large app libraries and local media caching without the persistent “low storage” bottlenecks of older streaming pucks.

Key Technical of Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen

• 6nm Amlogic S905X5M Processor: A clock-boosted quad-core CPU configuration reaching up to 2.5 GHz paired with a highly upgraded ARM Mali-G310 V2 GPU, yielding fluid, stutter-free interface navigation at full 4K desktop scaling.
• Quadrupled Local Storage Capacity: Upgraded from the restrictive 8GB of the previous generation to a roomier 32GB eMMC container, providing ample storage for multi-platform streaming deployments, media players, and custom tools.
• Next-Generation Wi-Fi 6 Networking: Integrates dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) network hardware, decreasing communication latency by up to 30% and maximizing bandwidth throughput in crowded multi-device household environments.
• Premium Audio-Visual Standard Support: Decodes dynamic metadata pipelines smoothly via Dolby Vision and HDR10+ visual formats, outputting multi-dimensional audio spaces through native Dolby Atmos and DTS:X passthrough technology.
• 360° Bluetooth 5.2 Voice Remote: Operates completely independent of direct line-of-sight constraints, incorporating an integrated omnidirectional microphone array for quick Google Assistant voice control queries.

Next-Gen AV1 Playback Engine

As core streaming giants migrate their 4K infrastructure catalogs to the efficient AV1 compression codec, older streaming boxes must rely on software decoding, causing dropped frames and extreme thermal throttling. The 3rd Gen TV Box utilizes dedicated hardware AV1 decode pipelines. During high-bitrate 4K playback (testing up to 350 Mbps limits), the unit maintains clean frame targets without micro-stuttering or sudden UI lag.

Google TV 14 Smart Ecosystem

Shipping out of the box with an Android 14-based Google TV platform, this media player yields deep software security lifetimes and deep smart home hub integration via the Matter protocol. The curated home screen bundles content recommendation streams from various subscription accounts into a unified browsing layout. It includes multi-room audio grouping, allowing users to cast synchronized Spotify audio to the TV Box and any compatible smart speaker setups concurrently.

Robust Mechanical Layout & Thermals

The 6nm die shrink of the main processor guarantees minimal electrical consumption, topping out at just 5 Watts under full gaming or media loads. This high thermal efficiency ensures the compact, fanless 91-gram chassis operates completely silently  without experiencing aggressive throttling drops during long movie marathons.

What’s in the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen box

• Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
• × 1 Remote control
• 1 User manual
• 1 Power adapter
• 1 HDMI cable × 1