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Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022) vs Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
Product A: Amazon
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Apple TV 4K (2026)
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- 37 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 12 the same
- 12 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAmazon: 86 × 77 mm
- BXiaomi: 97 × 17 mm
Weight
0 to 500 g
All 97 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
PFJ4191EU, MDZ-32-AA3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original two-page Xiaomi French product export. Page 2 explicitly binds SKU PFJ4191EU, ID 63598 and EAN 6941948704916 to third-generation 2 GB/32 GB hardware.4Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 2026English product information explicitly identifies physical MDZ-32-AA. The illustrated DC/HDMI/USB-A body matches the current third-generation product sheet and retail render.11Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026Exact MPN PFJ4191EU and EAN 6941948704916, black 2 GB/32 GB third-generation hardware. Its stray mini-jack connector line conflicts with the complete maker connector list and is not adopted.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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DE, FR, ES, NO3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 202610Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-pfj4191eu-a3477738.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact PFJ4191EU comparison lists German retailers and delivery. Mislabelled 8 GB retailer summaries are excluded. Direct retailer stock evidence is separately sourced.11Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 202612Press articlecincodias.elpais.com/smartlife/gadgets/2025-05-09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-precio-espana.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Colours
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Video output
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Max output resolution
Max output refresh rate
Video output modes
AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)
| Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 2160 | 60 |
| 1080 | 60 |
| 720 | 60 |
BXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact HDR row lists HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. App, content and TV support are required.
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG device compatibility. HDR10 has separate exact-review evidence.9Review01net.com/actualites/test-xiaomi-tv-box-s-3d-gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own third-generation review explicitly lists HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG. Its claim that Atmos is absent conflicts with the maker and is not adopted.
Dolby Vision profiles
4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 101Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Video codecs Dolby Vision row: 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 and 10. Levels specified only for profiles 5 and 8 (up to 9), and 9 (up to 5). No level borrowed from a Fire TV Stick table. Local-file support depends on the player.
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HDMI version
HDMI-CEC
Yes7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own review reports CEC operation, but the volume rocker failed through CEC in its setup. IR TV-volume setup is separately documented.9Review01net.com/actualites/test-xiaomi-tv-box-s-3d-gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Automatic frame rate matching
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Dynamic range matching
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Upscaling
AI Super Resolution (AI-SR)5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026
Video decoding
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Video codecs
H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, AV1, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation decoder table. Does not inherit H.263 or VP8 from older Cubes or Sticks.
VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV15Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 20268Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Video decode limits
AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)
| Codec | Profile | Level | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) | Bit depth (bits) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.265 / HEVC | Main 10 | 5.1 | 2160 | 60 | Not available |
| H.264 / AVC | High | 5.1 | 2160 | 30 | 8 |
| H.264 / AVC | High | 5.1 | 1080 | 60 | 8 |
| AV1 | Main | 5.1 | 2160 | 60 | 10 |
| VP9 | 2 | Not available | 2160 | 60 | Not available |
| MPEG-2 | Not available | Not available | 1080 | 60 | Not available |
| MPEG-4 | Not available | Not available | 1080 | 60 | Not available |
BXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
| Codec | Profile | Level | Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP9 | Profile 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 60 |
| HEVC | Main 10 | 5.1 | Not available | Not available | 60 |
| H.264 | Not available | 5.1 | Not available | Not available | 30 |
| MPEG-1 | Not available | Not available | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| MPEG-2 | Not available | Not available | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| MPEG-4 | Not available | Not available | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| AV1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | 60 |
Source5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Decoder Q2-4 state VP9 Profile 2 at 4K x 2K60, HEVC MP-10 level 5.1 at 4K x 2K60, H.264 level 5.1 at 4K x 2K30. Exact pixel ceilings for that designation are unstated, so they are omitted. Q7 explicitly gives MPEG-1/2/4 at 1080p60. AV1 has separate actual-device test evidence.8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own Kodi hardware-decoding test explicitly reports AV1 at 4K60. Pixel dimensions, profile and level are unpublished. Generic 4K75 prose is not an output ceiling.
DRM systems
Audio
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Audio formats
Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital / AC3, Dolby Digital Plus / EAC3, Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC and AC4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAV, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio codecs are input formats and qualified routes. Dolby MAT transcoding applies to streaming apps and HDMI input. MAT input to MAT output is specified for HDMI input. TrueHD, DTS, basic-profile DTS-HD and MPEG-H are passthrough. Other named audio formats are decoder capabilities. PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz, six channels, 16/24-bit is a decoder limit, so output maximum fields remain empty.
Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS-HD, MP3, AAC, FLAC, RM, OGG2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 states Dolby Audio and DTS-HD compatibility. Page 1 states Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. No decoding or passthrough route is inferred from those names.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Decoder Q8 lists MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC and OGG as supported audio formats. RM/OGG remain the published format names without inferred codecs or playback routes.
Audio passthrough formats
Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly names Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD basic profile and MPEG-H passthrough. TrueHD Atmos is named in the Dolby row. Compatible player, content and HDMI audio equipment are required. These are current support statements, not guaranteed launch behavior. Full DTS-HD Master Audio support is not claimed.
Dolby Atmos
Audio channel configurations
7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.12Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Audio support row names 7.1 surround, stereo and HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.1. It does not identify 7.1 as PCM. Separate current developer passthrough format support is retained without extending this general channel claim.
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Max audio sample rate
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Max audio bit depth
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Bluetooth audio output
Bluetooth audio codecs
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Processor and memory
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System on chip
CPU
4x ARM Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz and 4x ARM Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026CPU row: ARM 4xCA73 at 2.2 GHz and ARM 4xCA53 at 2.0 GHz.
CPU cores
Max CPU clock
GPU
RAM
2GB1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 202611Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026
RAM type
DDR48Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual third-generation 2 GB/32 GB device prose identifies DDR4. Exact PFJ4191EU database row corroborates. Its conflicting body-size/weight summary is not used.10Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-pfj4191eu-a3477738.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PFJ4191EU row lists 2 GB DDR4 and 32 GB flash. HDMI 2.1b and incorrectly labelled axes are excluded in favor of maker evidence.
Storage
32GB1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 202611Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026
Storage type
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Expandable storage
Storage expansion methods
USB storage for media playback8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi MIMO
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Built-in Ethernet speed
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Optional Ethernet adapter support
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Bluetooth version
Ports
AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)
| Connector | Count | Version | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | Video input |
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | Video output, ARC input support |
| USB-A | 1 | 2.0 | External storage, webcam or compatible controller |
| Ethernet | 1 | Not available | 10/100 Mbps network |
| DC power | 1 | Not available | Power input |
| Other | 1 | Not available | IR extender output |
BXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
| Connector | Count | Version | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1a | Video and audio output |
| USB-A | 1 | USB 2.0 | Media storage and peripherals |
| DC power | 1 | Not available | Power input |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026One HDMI, one USB 2.0 and one DC input. Physical USB-A and barrel shapes are clear in the maker document. No Ethernet socket or 3.5 mm audio socket.4Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026
Smart home
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Thread border router
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Smart home platforms
Remote control
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Remote model
Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Included in the box explicitly names Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced. Original supplied remote, excluding Pro bundles and later replacements.
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Remote connection
Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 2026English section explicitly names Bluetooth + IR Voice Remote. FAQ statement that the box lacks IR concerns the device interface, not the supplied remote transmitter.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026
Remote microphone
Remote voice assistants
Remote TV control
Remote finder
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Remote backlight
Remote power
Remote charging port
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Software
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Operating system
Operating system at launch
App store
Casting protocols
Google Cast, AirPlay2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Google Cast requires compatible apps and a network connection. Separate AirPlay claim comes from the maker FAQ, not this page.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Software Function Q6 explicitly claims AirPlay support. Version, required app, firmware and mirroring route are unpublished. This records the maker claim without asserting native or system-wide mirroring.
Voice assistants
Hands-free voice control
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Mobile remote platforms
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Accessibility features
VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Accessibility row lists these features. Captions and Audio Description depend on content. ASHA supports select compatible Bluetooth hearing devices, not every hearing aid.
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Gaming
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Game services
Game controller support
Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense (Bluetooth), Sony DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 8 October 2026Exact supported Cube guide names these controllers over compatible Bluetooth. Microsoft account and Game Pass Ultimate required for subscription catalog. Fortnite has a membership-free option. No all-game or all-controller claim.
USB game controllers, Bluetooth game controllers8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same exact review explicitly supports USB and Bluetooth gamepads. Specific models are unstated.
Power
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Power supply
Rated power input
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Included adapter output
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Max power consumption (claimed)
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Standby power (claimed)
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Measured
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Video playback power (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Boot time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width86Height77Depth86mm(3.4 × 3 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Device Size row: 86 x 86 x 77 mm. Width and depth are the square footprint, height is vertical, corroborated by the technical diagram. Millimetre figures take precedence over rounded inch figures. Excludes adapter and remote.
Width97Height17Depth97mm(3.8 × 0.7 × 3.8 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 97 mm length, 97 mm width and 17 mm body thickness. In normal horizontal use, thickness is height. Remote, adapter and cables are excluded.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Weight
91.2g(3.2 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026Published body weight 91.2 g, without package. Maker notes test variation. AndroidPCtv summary 40 g and 93 x 93 x 14 mm disagree and are excluded.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Remote dimensions
Width38Height158Depth17mm(1.5 × 6.2 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote Size row: 38 x 158 x 17 mm. Width across buttons, height along buttons, depth thickness.
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Remote weight
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Certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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CE (EU declaration), CB, RoHS, Bluetooth qualification (BQB), Google certification, Netflix HDR certification, Prime Video HDR certification, YouTube HDR certification5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Product Information Q2 gives manufacturer certification-test claims. Exact certificate IDs and service streaming ceilings are not inferred.
In the box
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In the box
Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact Included in the box row. HDMI, IR extender and Ethernet cables sold separately. Standard Enhanced remote bundle.
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen), Bluetooth and infrared voice remote, Power adapter, HDMI cable (1 m), User manual1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact German package includes device, remote, manual, adapter and HDMI cable. Cable length is separately specified by maker FAQ. Batteries are not included in European review packages.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US Gen3 quick-start guide linked from exact product page. Three image-only pages rendered and inspected.
cdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current original maker-CDN EU booklet, ID 63598, created October 2025. Its 38 PDF pages include a final print-layout sheet. Illustrated connections and English Important Product Information are on pages 2-3. The Spain maker user-guide viewer has 37 pages without that layout sheet. This is not a full Android settings guide. Older 39-page EU booklet is additionally preserved from https://xm.cz/data/files/Xiaomi%20TV%20Box%20S%203rd%20Gen%20CZ.pdf.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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