Am in need of an android media player for my TV and I've read some reviews about them both. The box being older thus having an older android version and the stick being newer with newer android but having overheating issues that can eventually lead to a bricked stick. Cost wise, they're quite the same here. I do have a 1080p tv but the 4k stick variant seems newer over the older version.
So any recommendations here? Would mostly like to watch some netflix n stream youtube.
The stick 4k has both Dolby Vision and Atmos support, it also has a newer SoC which should last you longer than the 2016 hardware in the Mi Box S.
The Mi TV Stick 4K has newer hardware, software, and better codec support. It's easily the better choice in 2022 and this video review covers some of the differences.
My mi box is the worst I have ever tried, WiFi don't work after update, it has spyware. I got it last summer because of all the good reviews and the only think I like is the remote and the digital audio output. The box is shit or maybe I just have been unlucky.
Been using a MiBox S for a few years exclusively for Tivimate and CyberFlix. Fantastic.
Bought Xiaomi mi Box S month ago for 49,99EUR. No claims till now...)))) But I didn't even try any movie or TV, just downloaded some games))))
I chose the Mi TV Stick 4K because it saves space and for some reasons, Mi Box S is more expensive in my place of residence despite being an older hardware.
MiBox for sure, because of heat issues yes and afair stick have less ram or storage? If you just want to use it for netflix/yt, Pie version will be more than enough. I have MiBox 4s version myselc and I can tell you it works perfectly.
The stick tv 4k is good enough for streaming. The only issue is Android 11 that is a headache with the new scoped storage. But if you have a tv with dolby vision support and you care about it go for the stick.
Pros stick tv 4k: Better hardware. (But same ram/rom size) Newer than mi box s 4k Better codecs The remote control is universal so you can turn on/off, volume up/down your tv with the same rc. Dolby vision, atmos and HDR10 support.
Cons: Android 11 scoped storage (atm, maybe fix it later) Overheat You need an extra otg cable with micro usb in power supply to be able to connect a usb stick.
Pros mi box s 4k It looks better, better design It's cooler Android 9 without storage issues and more stable. You have power supple in, audio out and an usb port separately. HDR10
Cons: Older hardware No dolby support It won't update to Android 10.