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The new generation streaming box Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) quickly grabbed attention when it was compared against two rivals—Google TV Streamer and RockTek GX1. In an independent test by an enthusiast on Reddit with the nickname latinriky78, the Xiaomi model just earned the title of the most comprehensive solution on the market.
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It impresses not only with its functionality, but also with a great price that, with our coupons, comes down to around 60 €.
With this third generation of its TV Box, Xiaomi is trying to break through in the highly competitive Google TV devices segment. And while the technical specs might look a bit outdated at first glance, the overall user experience shows that you’re getting an excellent price/performance ratio. If you’re looking for an affordable, reliable, feature-packed TV box, you’ve just found it.
Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support—and also for gamers
The biggest draw of the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd gen) is its support for a wide range of modern technologies. The box handles HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for 4K HDR10 content, and it doesn’t fall short on Dolby TrueHD passthrough or support for various DTS audio formats—something you’ll really appreciate when watching movies via Netflix or Plex.
For gamers, there are also perks like Steam Link and GeForce Now. In tests of streaming games through these platforms, the Xiaomi box delivered the best performance. That makes it a perfect choice not only for passive content viewing, but also for more interactive fun in your living room.
Hardware: weaker on paper, strong in practice
On paper, the hardware of the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) looks a bit modest. The device has only 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of storage, plus a single USB 2.0 port and no LAN port. But despite that, it surprises in real use with its speed and compatibility with most apps on the Google TV platform.

The device maintains great stability and doesn’t slow down during everyday use, making it a reliable solution even for older TVs—or for anyone who wants to turn a regular TV into a full-fledged home entertainment hub.
An exceptional price / performance ratio
Price is one of the main reasons why the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) beats the competition. While models like Google TV Streamer and RockTek GX1 sell around the 100 € mark, Xiaomi can offer more features for a price of around 60 €. What’s more, it’s available in many European e-shops and in Chinese warehouses with delivery without extra fees.
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If you have a limited budget and you don’t want to compromise on features, the Xiaomi TV Box S 3. generation should be a clear choice. It’s one of the few devices in this price range that offers such broad support for audiovisual technologies and seamless game streaming.
Full comparison: Google TV Streamer vs RockTek GX1 vs Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
Feature / Device | Google TV Streamer (MediaTek MT8696) | RockTek GX1 (Realtek RTD1325) | Xiaomi TV Box 3. gen (Amlogic S905X5M) |
|---|---|---|---|
Price | approx. 100 € | approx. 80 € | around 60 € |
Android version | Android 14 in 32-bit mode | Android 12 in 32-bit mode | Android 14 in 32-bit mode |
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Internal storage | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | 802.11ax | 802.11ax |
Ethernet | up to 1 Gbps | up to 100 Mbps | up to 300 Mbps with adapter |
USB ports | 1x USB-C (works with a hub) | 2x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 2.0 (works with a hub) |
HDMI specs | HDMI 2.1b | HDMI 2.1b | HDMI 2.1b |
HDR support | HDR10 / HDR10+ / HLG / Dolby Vision (only profile 5) | HDR10 / HDR10+ / HLG / Dolby Vision (only profile 5) | HDR10 / HDR10+ / HLG / Dolby Vision (only profile 5) |
HDMI-CEC | supported (but basic) | supported | supported (limited volume control level) |
Remote control | Google remote without a numeric keypad | G20 remote with numeric buttons | Xiaomi remote (no input switching) |
Find My Remote | supported | not supported | not supported |
Matter / Thread | supported | not supported | not supported |
Dolby M512 software decoder | supported (2) | supported (3) | supported (2) |
HDR10+ on Netflix | supported (4) | not supported (3) | supported (4) |
Dolby Atmos on Disney+ | supported (4) | not supported (4) | supported (4) |
Quick Media Switching | supported (5) | not supported (5) | supported (5) |
Auto Low Latency Mode (Game mode) | supported | but not working (6) | I can’t confirm |
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | not supported | supported (functionality not confirmed) | not supported |
AISR (AI Super Resolution) | not supported | not supported | supported (4) |
Audio passthrough | not supported | supported (7) | supported (7) |
SPDIF and analog output | not supported | supported | supported |
Dolby TrueHD passthrough | not supported | supported (7) | supported (7) |
DTS-HD HRA / MA / X passthrough | not supported (7) | not supported (7) | supported (7) |
DTS:X streaming | not supported (8) | not supported (8) | supported (8) |
4K HDR10 Blu-ray playback | plays as HDR10 | plays as HDR10 | plays as HDR10 |
Hybrid 4K Dolby Vision + HDR10+ Blu-ray playback | fallback to HDR10 | plays as HDR10+ (10) | plays as HDR10 |
Hybrid 4K Dolby Vision (Profile 7) + HDR10+ blu-ray remux | fallback to HDR10 | plays as HDR10+ (10)(11) | plays as HDR10 |
Hybrid 4K Dolby Vision + HDR10+ blu-ray rip | black screen (no DV support) | plays as HDR10+ (10)(11) | plays as HDR10 |
Local and online gaming | Steam Link: audio stutter / GeForce Now: works smoothly | Steam Link: works smoothly / GeForce Now doesn’t work | Steam Link: works smoothly / GeForce Now: works smoothly |
Emulation Nintendo 64 / DS / PS1 | Lemuroid: audio stutter / RetroX: doesn’t work / Retroarch: DS games work | same results as above | same results as above |
Number of supported features (rows 12–25) | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Unsupported features | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Issues / errors | 7 | 5 | 1 |
Editor’s note: This table was rewritten and translated from English into Slovak, and may not contain accurate data. You can view the full table in the original language here.
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