Apple
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
$129
Released 2022-11
Best Streaming Devices · head-to-head
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
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Which is better: the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)?
The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129 | — |
| Brand | Apple | Xiaomi |
| Released | 2022-11 | — |
| Max resolution | 4K | 4K |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Quad-core A55 up to 2.5 GHz |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 32 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Remote voice | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Release | 2022-11 | — |
Sources — Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen): apple.com (verified 2026-06-15). Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen): mi.com (verified 2026-07-07).
What's the difference between the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) and Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- HDR formats: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG vs Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- Processor: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Apple A15 Bionic vs Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) Quad-core A55 up to 2.5 GHz
- Storage (GB): Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) 64 vs Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 32
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Four whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, Engadget, PCWorld/TechHive, What Hi-Fi) hands-on reviewed the 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K and unanimously call it the best streaming box, praising blazing A15 speed, the ad-free interface and a $50 price cut. Only Tom's Guide stopwatch-measured load times, clocking Netflix in 1 second and Disney Plus in 4. Gripes: still pricey, limited ports and no bundled HDMI cable. (4 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fastest streaming box — snappy A15 performance and quick app launches; Clean, ad-free interface with tight Apple-ecosystem (AirPlay/AirPods/iCloud) integration; $50 price cut ($129 start) makes it far easier to recommend.
Flagged: Not worth upgrading from the 2021 model — minimal new features; Still pricey versus Roku Ultra / Fire TV Cube; Limited physical connectivity and no HDMI cable in the box.
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
No sourced tester review yet.