Google Chromecast
Score: 73/100
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen Black
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) offers a powerful quad-core processor, Wi-Fi 6, and premium Dolby Vision/Atmos support in a tiny form factor. Its main trade-offs are the absence of an Ethernet port and limited internal storage. Best suited for travelers and budget-conscious cord-cutters who prioritize smooth 4K playback and voice control.
Google Chromecast (HD) provides a compact, lightweight solution for 1080p streaming with a Bluetooth voice remote and optional Ethernet support. Its 1.5 GB RAM and lack of 4K limit high-resolution content and multitasking. Perfect for budget-focused users with HD TVs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.5 GB | 2 GBbest | |
— | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 55 g | 28 gbest |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
RAM (GB) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
Processor | Amlogic S805X2 quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 1.8 GHz | Quad-core Cortex-A55 2.5GHz |
GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | ARM G310 V2 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Google TV (Android TV) | Google TV |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 1080p | 4K 3840x2160 |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Voice remote | Bluetooth voice remote with Google Assistant |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 55 g | 28 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 2.4×0.5×6.4 inches mm | 90×40×165 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note that the HD model is positioned as a budget-friendly entry point to the Google TV ecosystem, offering sufficient performance for basic HD streaming but lacking the 4K support and higher-end hardware of its 4K sibling. Official listings emphasize its compact form factor, voice remote, and optional Ethernet as key differentiators for cost-conscious users.
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.
“"pretty much the same spec as we usually get on larger TV boxes" - Professional Review”
“"absolutely crazy smooth" - Professional Review”
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.
