Xiaomi TV Stick 4k or Chromecast with Google TV

by ResponsibleGoal5278

Considering which one would be the better buy. I am mostly planning to use it for streaming purposes (mostly Crunchyroll and Netflix).

My local store also has an Apple TV 4k, but I guess that would be overkill considering I don't plan to do gaming or any other demanding tasks.

Xiaomi TV Box S is also available, but I've heard that the mi stick 4k version is a better option that that.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: Also forgot to mention that I don't have any other Apple devices, so idk if that would impact the overall experience if I get the apple tv, since I've heard that Apple devices are designed to integrate with one another.

codwapeace

If you are in US, Apple TV 4K 2021 version is less than 100 and it would be better than both the other options. There are no ads on the home screen of apple TV. Only your apps and nothing else.

Chromecast is the better option of the two that you have listed.

CVGPi

I would say get the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K because it runs faster and has a IMO better Ui.

WhiteDish
  1. Xiaomi Mibox S 4K : Doesn't get any security and Android update anymore and stucked at Android 9 & Security Patch July 2021. Android 9 update is full of bloatware and Xiaomi sells user data to 3rd party. So, don't buy.
  2. Xiaomi TV Stick 4K : Buy only 4K, 2GB RAM version. HD version has 1.5 GB RAM. Probably Android and Security updates will also stall on this device in the duture. Currently on Android 11. So, dont buy. If there is no Chromecast with Google TV sold in your country, then buy this one.
  3. Chromecast with Google TV: Best option. Cheap, clean and gets updates from Google directly. HD version has more updated processor than 4K version but if you have 4K TV, buy 4K version. Currently on Android 12.
  4. Apple TV : Expensive outside of US. No option to customize or sideload any app.
fabricionaweb

I got a Chromecast 4k last week because the Android 12 and AFR feature that I'm missing in my Xiaomi Stick 4k.

Im returning it because it was the worse experience I ever had in a device. The wireless disconnect frequently, some movies dont play in plex (and it plays normal in xioami), it lags it frozen, it reboots... Sorry impossible to use.

kretsstdr

I have the xiaomi tv stick 4k it runs great it had dolby vision and evrything you need, i play full 4k bluray remuxes in it without any probleme

omgunicornfarts

I have the mibox s 4k and it works great. I chose the box over the stick because of the usb slot. I stuck in a usb expander and added a keyboard remote and a couple of pen drives for extra storage.