Boxy Android TV Box
Score: 69/100
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen Black
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) is a pocket-sized streaming dongle delivering 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos and Wi-Fi 6. Its trade-offs are limited internal storage and the absence of a wired Ethernet connection. It best serves travelers and secondary-TV setups where size and cost are paramount.
Boxy BOXY is a compact Android TV box offering Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and AV1 support along with a USB 3.0 port for fast external storage. Its Ethernet speed ceiling and modest RAM/storage limit high-performance use cases. Best suited for home-theater enthusiasts who prioritize codec support and voice-controlled streaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,160 pixels | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
2 GBbest | 2 GBbest | |
16 GBbest | 8 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 kg | 0.028 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 Wbest | — |
2 countbest | 1 count |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Resolution (pixels) | 2160 pixels | 3840x2160 pixels |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DSD/SACD, FLAC | MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC, DTS:X, DTS HD, Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Ethernet Port | true | false |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Performance(1) | ||
CPU | ARM Cortex-A55 4-core | Quad-core Cortex-A55 |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.5 kg | 0.028 kg |
Features(1) | ||
Voice Assistant | false | true |
Ports(1) | ||
USB Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
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Professional commentary is limited to a single YouTube overview, which praises Boxy's premium codec support, ISO 4K Dolby Vision playback and Netflix certification, while calling out the Ethernet speed ceiling and modest RAM/storage as the main compromises.
No consumer reviews or ratings were found in the research, indicating that everyday users have not publicly shared feedback on Boxy yet.
“pretty much the same spec as we usually get on larger TV boxes”
“absolutely crazy smooth”
Professional reviewers praise the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) for delivering performance on par with much larger TV boxes, highlighting its smooth interface and substantial CPU/GPU improvements, while noting the lack of AI upscaling as the main drawback.
Everyday users consistently commend the device for its lag-free 4K streaming, portable form factor, and responsive UI, with few complaints aside from the missing AI super-resolution capability.
