Xiaomi today released a new version of its Xiaomi TV Stick 4K in the UK, with the new HDMI streaming media stick now including Google TV for an improved watching experience, Dolby Vision support, and Wi-Fi 6 for better performance.
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen is successor to the original model and is intended to turn any TV, projector or monitor smart. More than simply a set-top box, it turns any screen into a smart entertainment hub that allows users to stream content from YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and beyond.
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen costs £45.99 on the Xiaomi UK store – £12 more than the older model, which now costs just £33.99. The new stick offers a number of hardware and software enhancements, though it is more expensive.
Highlights of Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2ndGen
- Powered by Google TV instead of Android TV
- Dolby Vision and HDR10+ video support
- ProvidesDolby Atmos and DTS-X audio
- Comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- Coupled with Quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU and ARM G31 MP2-750MHz GPU
- Support Google Assist voice command
- Wirelessly casts your smartphone photos and videos to your projector.
Compared with the old version, the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen provides you a faster and smoother user experience. It offers better streaming stability with its support for Wi-Fi 6 that makes this a great choice for 4K playback.
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen users can easily connect this to the screen using HDMI which makes this highly portable. The device also comes with a remote control that increases the ease of usability, while also getting a boost from built-in Google Assistant for controlling the device hands free.
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen is out now in the UK, though Xiaomi hasn’t specified when it will be landing in other European nations. For reference, the first-gen model is €44.99 at Mi Store Germany, so I am assuming European prices are going to stay within that ball park.
Why should you install Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen?
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen is a solid upgrade for people looking for a better streaming experience. The shift to Google TV means a richer interface with more integrated apps and services, and Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos movie-quality sound and vision round out the experience. Lag and buffering are reduced with dual-band Wi-Fi 6.
FAQ
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen costs £45.99 in the UK.
It’s also Google TV-based, supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and includes a more powerful CPU and GPU for improved performance.
Yes, it has voice command support (Google Assistant) built into the remote.
As of now, the service has launched in the UK. Xiaomi has yet the announce if and when the device will go on sale in the rest of Europe.
