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Xiaomi introduces Mi Box S for $60

Android TV set-top box at $60 with 4K HDR, voice search, and Google Cast capabilities

Xiaomi Mi Box S for $60

Xiaomi is best known for making affordable devices. Xiaomi company has now launched a new Mi Box S android TV set-top box in the United States. This box costs only $60. It will be available for shipping from Oct 19 on the Walmart website.

This Mi Box S delivers 4k HDR quality video and uses Android TV 8.1 version. They have added more customization options with a new interface. Xiaomi Mi Box S comes with a built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant which can be used for voice commands. You can use this voice command feature with a Bluetooth remote.

Mi Box S Specifications:

It has an Amlogic S905X quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor @ up to 1.5GHz with Penta-core Mali-450MP GPU, 2GB RAM with 8GB storage. You can play 4K HDR content at 60fps.

It has Dolby and DTS audio support. For Connectivity, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 are available. When it comes to ports, the Xiaomi Mi Box S offers HDMI 2.0a, USB 2.0, and audio out.

Mi Box S connected Android TV
Mi Box S connected to Android TV

The remote has dedicated buttons for “LIVE”, Netflix, and Google Assistant. The box ships with a remote control, two batteries, an HDMI cable, a user manual, and a power adapter. This new model looks similar to the old set-top box.

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As an Android TV set-top box, This Mi Box S includes YouTube, Vudu, SlingTV, and many more apps. There are a total of 3000 apps on Android TV. But looks like Xiaomi has not made a deal with Amazon, as there is no Amazon Prime Video app.

Once again, the $60 – less expensive Xiaomi Mi Box S faces tough competition from 4K HDR streamers. It has competitors like the $50 Roku Premiere and $50 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. But still, it could find a following with Google fans who can’t swing the premium for a Shield.

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Is the Mi Box S for $60 a good deal?

Yes, the Mi Box S at $60 is a good budget option for turning a regular TV into a smart TV. It offers 4K streaming, voice control, and access to popular streaming apps. However, the hardware might be slightly outdated compared to newer models.

What can you do with a Mi Box S?

You can access streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube. It also allows screen mirroring from your phone or laptop, and light gaming with its app store.

What are some alternatives to the Mi Box S for $60?

Other budget options include the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Chromecast with Google TV. These might offer similar functionality at a similar price point, but with some variations in features and app selection.

Aditya Navgan
Aditya Navgan
Editor at Global Tech Gadgets, Adi loves to write about Technology, Gadgets, Artificial Intelligence, Entertainment, Gaming Industry, and more! Expertise: Smartphones, Laptops, Gaming, Cameras, Drones, Cars, AI, Software.

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