The 2nd Generation Xiaomi TV Stick has just been announced. It brings various upgrades, but a notable feature is the support for Google TV. This model retains the compact design that is paired with a remote control for inputs. So here’s everything you need to know about this gadget.

Xiaomi TV Stick 2nd Gen: What does it offer?

The Chinese tech giant’s new Xiaomi TV Stick is the first of its kind to come with Google TV support. It has the usual USB stick design with a compact body. Xiaomi’s latest TV stick also offers 4K output along with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ standards. On the audio front, users get support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound.

The company claims that the new chipset powering the 2nd Gen model is around 80 percent faster during regular use. This is a quad core Cortex A35 CPU, which is paired with an ARM G310 V2 GPU, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage. Other notable features include WiFi 6 support along with HDMI 2.1 and micro USB ports.

The Xiaomi TV Stick (2nd Gen) was just announced in the market after rumors of its imminent release. But interestingly enough, the launch details arrive from an early listing on AliExpress rather than an official Xiaomi unveiling. While the global availability details like in the US market are still unlikely, the AliExpress listing is shipping this TV stick for around 65 US Dollars.

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In mid-2020, two models of the Mi TV Stick leaked before the official announcement. Unfortunately, the higher variant with 4K support did not see a release. Fast forward a year later, the 4K version emerged once again on FCC in September 2021. Almost three months from that, the streaming device now finally goes official with the new ‘Xiaomi’ branding.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K Specifications and Features

The new Xiaomi TV Stick 4K features the same design as the older Mi TV Stick as both are part of the same lineup and were supposed to launch together last year. Hence, it also comes with the usual minimal Bluetooth-enabled Xiaomi remote control with a built-in microphone for voice control and dedicated hotkeys for Netflix as well as Prime Video.

It is powered by an Amlogic S905Y4 SoC comprising an ARM Cortex-A35 CPU and ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. The chipset is paired with 2GB RAM and a meager 8GB storage.

As for software, it runs Android TV 11 with support for leading streaming services, Chromecast Built-in, Google Assistant, Play Store, and more. 

Thanks to an upgraded chip, the device is not only capable of playing 4K content but it is compatible with AV1 codec among others. It also has support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS HD.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the stick arrives with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 1 x HDMI, and 1 x MicroUSB. It ships with an HDMI extender cable and a power adapter.

Last but not least, the product measures 106.8 x 29.4 x 15.4mm in dimensions, weighs 42.8g, and comes in a single black color option.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K Price and Availability

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the price of its new streaming device. If the company plans to continue selling the Mi TV Stick, then the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K should cost a bit more than that.

If the Chinese tech giant intends to replace the older model, then the newer one could retail at the same price as its predecessor. In other words, it could be priced around $60 or lower.

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