Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) vs Mi Box S Comparison and Review

[@Windshouts]

Very helpful. My 72 year old father love music. And always having problem with youtube playing music. We need to restart the box everytime he will use the speakers. Thank you for mentioning that. Very helpful

[@Ansahr33]

The UI has changed on my older MI box S after I reset it and set it up again.. it looks exactly like the 2nd gen and also performs better.

[@davidsantos3721]

How did you do that? I have the 1st Gen and would like to do this update. Thanks!

[@nellienel5140]

Basically if you still have 1st gen and runs fine no need to upgrade... if your looking to get second box then chose 2nd gen

[@AbdulRauf-ov9gc]

The UI is android tv or Google tv bruh ❤️

[@richwater296]

@@AbdulRauf-ov9gc i am late but google tv is based on android tv

[@patrickvanoostende]

Great comparison. Very clear. However drop the really awful background music. It distracts and doesn’t add anything.

[@slek_cs]

Thank you so much for the highly detailed comparations. I wish all youtubers Payed this much attention to details.

[@zatruckspotter]

I have been using the 1st Generation for some time, and one of my apps I'm using for streaming stutter after about 5 mins of streaming. Hopefully, this is the solution to my problem... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mrblack576]

Does the old one support x265 ?

[@zatruckspotter]

@mrblack576 I'm no technical guy, what is x265 ?

[@markkevincaccam4620]

yes same issue for me, before the update 1st gen was fast and have no stutter on streaming. after the update using Kodi app 4k streaming now stutters and it's so inconvenient to use

[@arpitmehta7361]

What you recommend among Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K? Appreciate your response

[@djflocibus]

Hello! Great comparison! I have a question, though: Do you know if it can passthrough dolby atmos audio from a video that has dolby atmos audio track locally (usb storage device) or just from streaming services?

[@emilemorsbach7516]

I get it to passthrough Lossy Atmos in Netflix, Plex and Kodi

[@Revup_rider]

Can it play truehd mkv files from hard disk???

[@Nivral014]

This comparison is very helpful. Thank you for this video

[@MohammadFarrokhnejad71]

Thank you for the comparison. Question: In 2nd generation, you have initially set up your android box with Google home app or manual wifi choose and passcode, but it has troubles connecting any networks and we allway ger "Cannot reach the internet". It seems that the doesn't obtain the IP Range frome any router, so you cannot make your android box start. What's te solution for it?

[@AZebraCrossing]

I just cannot decide on purchasing this or the Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen).They are both about the same price. Any recommendations? Thanks.

[@kipkuruioliver2927]

Buy the 2nd gen. The google tv UI is just better

[@AZebraCrossing]

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

[@ridwanrafat5870]

bro kindly let me know which smart watch was on your wrist when you made this video

[@naqshbandfarooq8396]

Hello I just want to check after watching the videos and content, Should I turn off the mi box just like my Normal TV from the main switch or I can just use the remote control to turn the device off. Actually, thorough the remote control power button feature, the main light is kept on, please advise what is d best practice in this matter? Thanks in advance..

[@evonegtech]

We replied to this question in our other video but we're also posting our answer here in case others haven't read it :) ---> The Mi Box S consumes around 2W of power when idle and only about 1W when on standby/sleep mode. It's very minimal if you ask us and if you're using the device everyday, it's might be more of a hassle to turn it off from the main switch and wait for it to boot up every single day. But of course, if power consumption is your concern, you may want to turn it off from main switch to ensure that there's no power draw at all. For our case, we only use the remote control to turn the device off.

[@myonlineclasses3651]

Yes, I'd like it if you can cover the things you suggested at the end. ❤

[@AhmedNawazKhan]

Can we download sideload apps and install apk files in google operating system because it works on Google operating system

[@smailps4833]

Hi, I have the first generation of the mi box s..is it worth transferring and buying the second generation of the mi box s?

[@evonegtech]

If you're really happy with the performance of your current device then there's no real need. You should only upgrade if you need better performance or if you require the newly added features such as IR functionality, dolby vision support, etc.

[@MayaRaniChakraborty-g5m]

Brother, I don't want to use Wi-Fi. Can I establish an internet connection using a USB to LAN/Ethernet cable?

[@evonegtech]

Yes you can. We mentioned this in the other video in our channel - "Xiaomi TV Box 2 2nd Gen - Watch Before You Buy!"

[@FranciscoLopes_Bthere]

The comparison between all devices xiaomi tv s, nvidea shield tv and pro would be nice, specially comparing if possible streaming services(Netflix, Prime Video, KZbin and Disney+) ability to pass through Dolby Atmos audio. I have an AV Receiver capable of Dolby Atmos Playback and with a Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) I'm only able to play Dolby Atmos in Netflix, so I would like to know if that's an app problem or is it a xiaomi issue.

[@sunggao6848]

Will probably go for MeCool KM6 Deluxe with wifi6, 4 times more storage and additional usb 3.0 port, though price is 20-30% higher with no local warranty. In comparison the xiaomi box S 2nd gen specs feels "restricted".

[@fedurrrass4226]

But with no Google certificate right? No all aps vod goes 4k? Xioami does. All codec like DTS, dd atmos, av1 etc. All here.

[@raphaelperocho5569]

Hi I hope you can reply to my question....uhm does this app have a Google Play Store? Does this thing have a NBA App to download?

[@evonegtech]

Yes. When we searched NBA in Play Store, it showed "NBA: Live Games & Scores" app in the results.

[@adellclarke9837]

Do you have to paid for it monthly

[@Awwad-Reviews]

Xiaomi mi box 2nd gen vs Chromecast 4K ?? Please help urgently I'm going to buy in few days

[@dmo848]

This by far just for the remote.

[@oceanyt8]

Hi if my tv and soundbad support dolby vision and atmos. Do I still need get a tvbox support both features?

[@educationalandtechnicalcha9425]

Does it support wifi 6 version?

[@summerwintermelon]

Still no LAN port and optical cable port

[@Mohamed.Moslem]

Does new version really don't support installing apps from unknown source like 1st gen? Answer plz

[@Mohamed.Moslem]

I mean open source app

[@evonegtech]

Yes. You can install apps from unknown source by enabling it in the settings. We have installed retroarch using this method.

[@lsuan3831]

Does the old remote from Mi Box S works on the 2nd Gen box? Thanks

[@evonegtech]

Hi! Happy to report that the old remote works on the 2nd Gen box. We were able to pair the Mi Box S remote with the 2nd Gen box. We will post a video on how we did this.

[@ivonedefigueiredo9301]

Yes please could you do a comparison btw other devices, i.e. Xiaomi TV S 2nd Gen, Nvidia Shield TV , and Pro.

[@jlmcr87]

What about autoframerate?

[@evonegtech]

Unfortunately, auto framerate doesn't seem to be working based on our initial tests. It works fine in our Mi Box S but not on the Xiaomi TV Box S. The good news is this feature was just added to the Mi Box S in one of the later updates so it's possible that this will also be enabled for this device in the future. At the moment, we wouldn't recommend upgrading to the newer device if you require auto framerate. We're currently preparing another video to provide additional information and to share our experiences after using it for a couple of weeks.

[@josenadesan]

How to install Android TV 9 on TV Box S?

[@bandarvov999]

Can i download the Google play apk itself and use it to download other apps

[@jlczk1337]

2nd gen still have Netflix 4k?

[@Nivral014]

Hi. is the remote uses triple A batteries or double A?

[@evonegtech]

Hi, the remote uses triple A batteries.

[@Nivral014]

@@evonegtech thanks!

[@UserRFdo]

This isn't a review. This is an overview

[@MrWacynty]

Gen 2 has toslink too?

[@evonegtech]

Yes same as Mi Box S. We recently posted another video about this in our channel. It contains a few more details so you may want to check it out.

[@FranciscoLopes_Bthere]

@@evonegtech Its not a TosLink it's a 3.5 jack, all the audio is passed over HDMI

[@patrickvanoostende]

Great comparison. But please drop the awful background music. Really don't need that. It distracts.

[@evonegtech]

I understand your concern and thanks for the feedback! It's really helpful and will keep it in mind for our next videos.

[@hannah27_99]

I have the Mi Box for years but lately everytime I turned it on I have to manually update the date and time, otherwise the wifi although connected has no internet. It's starting to irritate me. Also, when watching KZbin, the screen freezes but the sound continues. It's been happening a lot lately.

[@GregorStopar]

Crappy v2 USB, why not v3 on newer device?

[@dmo848]

I'm still using mibox3 with no issues

[@fasleg]

I live in the middle east and have to use a residential proxy. Apple TV and Firestick do not have this option. If anyone uses it can you just check if the residential proxies can be used? Thank you.

[@dmo848]

I know static is possible

[@marteennugraha2334]

is Mibox S gen 2 support LPCM?

[@markanthonysanpedro]

What android version is used on the 2nd gen?

[@evonegtech]

Android TV version 11 ang base nya bro :) We will be posting another video to provide additional information and to share our experiences after using it for a couple of weeks.👍🏻

[@wojtuq93]

New remote control work on mi box s 1gen?

[@motshewankhumishe1592]

My 2nd gen xiaomi mi box goes to sleep while listening to radio via my tuner app. How do i disable screen saver?

[@FranciscoLopes_Bthere]

Also power wall isn't available everywhere, where is Portugal it states that is not available at my location

[@lithinthomasvarghese918]

Thanks for the update

[@mestery.j378]

In what android tv version does it ship ?

[@evonegtech]

It ships with Android TV version 11. We have posted a new video that give a few more details about this. You may want to check it out.

[@user243none8]

Can I use the usb port of this tv box for external hdd driver with capacity more than 4Tb ?

[@evonegtech]

We don't see why it won't work. As long as the higher capacity HDD is self powered (with its own power supply) then you shouldn't have any issues. The HDD Filesystem format is the more common reason why it fails for most people. We have tested NTFS, ExFat, FAT/FAT32 with various HDD drive sizes and they all worked!

[@dmo848]

Sure can and even USB hub then corded old xbox360 controller,1 USB for extra memory, and 1 extra for apps. The ultimate box basically. N it works flawless if you have IPTV and tivimate with recordings jus so u know

[@ferasalbinmohamed1029]

The remote is always lagging i hate it. The old one had no issues like the new one. Anyone know what to do?

[@evonegtech]

We haven't experience this in our unit. Albeit, the remote from the new one is a lot snappier than the previous gen. We noticed though that our remote asked for a firmware update the first time we paired it. Can you check if yours is updated? Our says the remote firmware version is 13.7.0.7.

[@ferasalbinmohamed1029]

@@evonegtech thanks sir will check. Didnt know that the remote firmware can be updated. Thought only the minox system firmware can be updated (mine is the latest). Any idea how to do the remote one?

[@Ai_Falcon]

can i download online apk and install it on it?

[@maryannligutom8569]

Where tp buy

[@abitofaviation]

Not even more RAM? Disappointing

[@secret9585]

Вот именно этот обзор я ждал

[@dominique6298]

Planning to buy sir, mas okay parin ba 1st gen? Base sa price kasi ang layo e

[@evonegtech]

May software update na narelease recently for 1st gen at naimprove yung performance ng UI. Kung malaki difference ng price, ok pa din yung 1st gen for general use :) Pero kung may budget, worth it din yung 2nd gen (better in the long run).

[@macelb8025]

My mi box s has stopped running my streaming Apps ( Disney+, Amazon Prime, HBO) Also KZbin is not working anymore.

[@rodion51]

Здравствуйте, как сбросить настройки до заводских на 2nd Gen с пульта??????? Она не работает.

[@evonegtech]

The old method of hard reset through recovery mode via remote doesn't seem to be working anymore. Until a new method is discovered, factory reset can be done through the settings --> Settings -> System -> About -> Reset -> Factory Reset

[@rodion51]

Спасибо за ответ. Но вот в чем дело. Я не могу войти в настройки( у меня глючит приставка.

[@rodion51]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCUqKppaq5mbNk

[@evonegtech]

@@rodion51 Thanks for sending the video. I understand your problem a bit better now. I just don't know at exactly which specific screen are you having problem with because it is in Russian. Anyway, if you have one, maybe you can try completing the setup using USB keyboard? If you can finish the setup process and go to home screen, maybe you can try to perform the Factory Reset from the settings menu.

[@rodion51]

​@@evonegtech здравствуйте. С помощью usb клавиатуры попасть в настройки тоже не получается. Все также происходит как на моем видео, приставка циклично мигает. Пробовал подключить к компьютеру через usb папа папа. Что бы зайти в рекавери. Но компьютер не видит приставку (((( может надо разобрать её и зажать какие нибудь контакты на плате???

[@arnikagames4367]

In India waiting 🎉

[@nwf1435]

Which is better stronger ? xiaomi box s gen2 Vs Nokia Streaming Box 8000

[@amiresc1646]

Why not power adapter is usb C 😭

[@evonegtech]

Same sentiment here. It would have been a better device if they put USB-C port there.

[@mohamadazwan5086]

some android tv can control the setting dolby vision and dolby atmos. Mibox s 2nd edition cannot setting it

[@evonegtech]

Yes. The Mi Box S doesn't support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The newer Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen support them though.

[@AzisaSweetness-wt3py]

Strugging to add other appa in the box

[@ВладицаЗлајаКостић-й4у]

I have one question folks, has anyone managed to set up Netflix to have recommendations on the home screen, like it can with prime video or HBO, has anyone managed to do that with netflix???

[@BR-ip5pz]

2nd gen Mi Box should have had more ram and storage 😭😭

[@navaskakkad4519]

Both are no lan port..😢

[@phatfossil]

Lets be honest, there no real difference here between the old one and 2nd gen. Sure CPU and GPU, small changes. Even the old version has Google TV upgraded now. Why buy the 'upgraded' version if the old one works perfectly well? Xiaomi shot themselves in the foot here by offering a rebranded box, even looks the same

[@emalior5000]

Dolby vision and hdr10+ support, dts hd audio codecs. Better processor and gpu. No need to upgrade unless you need the extra audio and video codec support. I have a new oled tv and my 1st gen doesn't support dolby vision, hdr10+ and lossless audio. Many 4k debrid files end up being displayed green or very dark as 1st gen can't properly decode the files. The second gen can.

[@pathtojannah786]

Lan port Available ni hy

[@عبداللهعبدالله-ه9ث2م]

Does it support the Arabic language? 

[@evonegtech]

It does! Android TV officially supports Arabic. Also a fun fact, our review unit was officially purchased from Dubai, UAE :)

[@Seba77.1]

Taka cena i 2 GB ramu tak jak stary ...niby nowszy procesor...ale ponad 400 pln

[@danieldaniel9894]

Google TV launcher is the bad news. Why Xiaomi why?!!

[@Tourist_guid_Shorts]

Previous one is better i cann install any open source app but the last one you cant

[@javierabadie]

Easy fire tools from your smartphone. I can install from that way. Sure both are connected to the same wifi red.

[@dmo848]

​@@javierabadieI forgot about that app. I knew there was a reason I kept it on my phone

[@cristianmorahenandez5931]

Buen video

[@evonegtech]

Thank you :)

[@theabepiere]

Memory 8 giga

[@gulavitagemadhuranga3515]

Can I install telegram app?

[@evonegtech]

You can sideload any APK the same way it is done in other Android TV boxes. Please make sure that you're installing safe and legit APKs though. We were able to sideload Telegram from an APK downloaded off the web.