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General

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Series

Apple TV1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MLFF4LL/A, MLFF4FD/A5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The US store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4LL/A. Apple has not yet published an A-number for the 4th generation (the Identify your Apple TV model page lists only the 3rd generation and earlier). The SKU is stored as the model number.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4FD/A.

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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69419487049163Maker 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

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

13 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Press release dated October 13, 2026.

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Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page offers pre-order and says available starting 11.13.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K (4th generation) can be pre-ordered starting October 13, with availability beginning November 13.

Available11Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026Current direct EU retail page explicitly says online stock and offers purchase. Lifecycle available does not promise stock in every country.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple TV 4K (2022)2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The page compares the A19 chip with the previous generation. The footnotes name the test units as Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), so the predecessor is the 2022 3rd generation.

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen-with-more-powerful-processor-revealed.986381.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) follows the TV Box S (2nd Gen) and calls the 2nd Gen its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Pricing and Availability: $299 (U.S.) or $49.83 (U.S.) per month for six months. US prices exclude sales tax.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store page price $299.00 for the single configuration. US price excludes sales tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3494Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: 349 Euro inkl. MwSt. Taken from the German maker release as the euro launch price.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store price 349,00 EUR including VAT, as published. This agrees with the German press release.

€69.9912Press articlecincodias.elpais.com/smartlife/gadgets/2025-05-09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-precio-espana.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original official Spanish consumer launch price 69.99 EUR. Country-specific price, not a current German retail offer. No US MSRP is borrowed from older Mi Box cards.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Customers in the U.S. and 29 other countries and regions can pre-order. Only the US and Germany are listed because only those two maker pages were opened.4Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The German release says pre-order from apple.com/de/store, with availability from November 13. This supports Germany.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026US store page offers pre-order.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page offers pre-order.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store image text says Apple TV 4K, front exterior, black color. Apple publishes no color name, so Black is taken from that text.

Black1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 202611Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K is a stand-alone square box with a built-in power supply. The Size and Weight section gives box dimensions. HDMI cable is sold separately.

Box5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: support for up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160 on support.apple.com/en-us/119599.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the 4K 60-fps HDR output claim on the spec page.

3840 × 2160px1Maker 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 2026

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching only. HDMI 2.1 on its own does not establish 4K 120 Hz. Video Formats: standard SDR/HDR video rates up to 2160p, 60 fps.

60Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AApple TV 4K (2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026One row records the stated 4K 60 fps HDR output. Chroma and bit depth are not stated. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple's definition of 4K as 3840 x 2160 sets the row's width and height.

BXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Video section explicitly distinguishes 3840 x 2160 resolution and video output up to 4K60. Only this UHD output combination is stored. Bit depth, chroma and HDR pairing are unpublished.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG. Compatible content, app and display are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Dolby Vision and HDR10+. HDR10 and HLG come from the spec page.

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 profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

5, 8.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5). This is the maker's list, not a statement about local-file playback.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: HDMI 2.1. Footnote 5 limits the stated support to 4K 60-fps HDR output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching. It is not a 48 Gbps or 4K 120 Hz claim.

2.1a5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Video Output Q1 explicitly says HDMI 2.1a. Broad German sheet says 2.1. Heise 2.1b is excluded. No optional HDMI feature is inherited.

HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: control your TV or receiver via IR or CEC. Footnote 7 lists power on and off, input switching to Apple TV 4K, volume and mute.

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 matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches the output refresh rate to the frame rate of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

Yes7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own review confirms AFR changes output rate to match content. App, firmware and TV dependence remains. No universal per-app guarantee.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Dynamic Range matches the output to the dynamic range of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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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 codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats lists AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4. The press release says the A19 has a new dedicated AV1 decoder. No per-codec profile or level table is published, so video_decode_limits is left out.

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 limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AApple TV 4K (2026)

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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.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

FairPlay Streaming15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 20 October 2026FairPlay Streaming overview lists Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated. This is an archived technote that predates the 4th generation.

Widevine L1, PlayReady8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own exact device DRM summary explicitly names Widevine L1 and PlayReady. This alone does not establish service quality.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats lists HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC, MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound) and Dolby Atmos. Format support does not establish compressed passthrough.

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 formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own review explicitly names Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio passthrough through Kodi or Plex. Compatible app, content and HDMI receiver path are required. Firmware and signal conditions are unpublished. The article calls these uncompressed, but only its named passthrough formats are adopted. Earlier April 2025 AndroidPCtv tests report Kodi/Plex 5.1 and an audio table with native Dolby 5.1 and PCM conversion. That differs from the later named lossless passthrough claim. No universal firmware or app behavior, channel maximum or codec-to-output inference is asserted.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats names Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream audio equipment are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Spatial Audio immerses you in Dolby Atmos surround sound.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Explicit exact-model Dolby Atmos support. Compatible app, content, HDMI audio path and equipment are required. 01net says Atmos is absent, but the primary claim and later own-device review take precedence.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

2.0, 5.110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 20 October 2026Audio Format settings: Stereo Only sends uncompressed two-channel PCM, and Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide lists headphones among Bluetooth devices that connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth codecs are not published.

Yes12Press articlecincodias.elpais.com/smartlife/gadgets/2025-05-09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-precio-espana.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation report expressly names Bluetooth pairing with headphones and soundbars. Audio codecs are not inferred from Bluetooth version.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

Apple A191Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Processor row: A19 chip. No core count or clock is published for the Apple TV, so none is inherited from the iPhone.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Faster Performance, Smarter Remote: the A19 chip delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance than the previous generation and includes a new dedicated AV1 decoder.

Amlogic S905X5M6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own third-generation European device review names Amlogic S905X5M. No second-generation S905X4 is inherited.

CPU

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Quad-core ARM Cortex-A552Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Maker specifically names quad-core A55 with up to 2.5 GHz. Not a generic chipset ceiling.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

CPU cores

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41Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20262Maker 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 2026

Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

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2.5GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026

GPU

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ARM Mali-G310 V21Maker 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 2026

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

8GB17Press articleaftvnews.com/apple-announces-new-4th-gen-apple-tv-4k-with-performance-ai-and-smart-home-upgradesRead 20 October 2026Article says the new model has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Apple does not publish RAM for Apple TV. This is a single secondary source. Pre-launch reports from code analysis expected 8 GB with the A19 and 4 GB was the 2022 figure. Treat as unverified until a teardown or developer listing confirms it.

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

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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.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

128GB1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Capacity row: 128GB. Footnote: 1GB = 1 billion bytes, actual formatted capacity is less. This is the only capacity sold.

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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eMMC8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual installed 32 GB storage is identified as eMMC in prose. The summary 5.2 revision is not verified and is excluded.

Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Yes8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own review explicitly supports USB storage. Media playback is stored. App installation on USB is unproved. Filesystem compatibility is app/firmware dependent and not generalized.

Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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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 71Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO. Footnote 3: Wi-Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. The bands are not stated.

Wi-Fi 62Maker 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 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker 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 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row and port diagram: Gigabit Ethernet.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Yes7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own July 2025 review reports LAN through a USB hub/adapter. Compatible adapter and firmware are required. No built-in speed or universal adapter compatibility is asserted.

Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

61Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth 6. The Siri Remote is listed separately as Bluetooth 6 as well.

5.21Maker 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 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AApple TV 4K (2026)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit Ethernet	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The port diagram caption lists built-in power supply, Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI. The built-in power supply takes a mains power cord, stored as an AC input. Remote USB-C is not a device port.

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

Yes18Spec databasematteralpha.com/apple/apple-tv-4k-4th-generation-p5709Read 20 October 2026Matter Alpha entry lists Network: Thread, Thread Border Router, Matter over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, with Thread device type Router. Apple's own spec page says Thread networking technology and the press release says built-in Wi-Fi and Thread. Apple's Thread support page has not yet been updated for the 4th generation.

No7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Same exact review explicitly reports no Thread support. No Thread role is inferred from Google TV.

Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Compatibility and Home Control: works with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories, and acts as a home hub. Matter accessories require a home hub such as Apple TV 4K (product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: connect more accessories than ever with Matter. Footnote: Matter accessories require a home hub such as an Apple TV 4K.

No7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Exact July 2025 review explicitly says Matter and Thread support are absent. Google Home panel control does not establish accessory commissioning. This is a dated software-feature observation, not a future-update promise.

Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: works with HomeKit-enabled accessories and with Matter accessories, as a smart home hub with the Home app.

Google Home6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 20267Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (4th generation)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box and the Siri Remote section: Siri Remote (4th generation).

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Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section lists Bluetooth 6 and an IR transmitter. Bluetooth links the remote to the box. The IR transmitter controls other equipment.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: microphone for Siri on the remote, with a Siri button.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Siri button and microphone for Siri on the remote. Region and language restrictions apply.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: use the dedicated Siri button.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Google Assistant uses the supplied remote button and microphone. Language, country, account and network requirements apply. Built-in hands-free microphones are not inferred.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote 7: powering on and off, switching input to Apple TV 4K, controlling volume, and mute. Works via IR or CEC. TV compatibility applies.

Power, Volume6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Supplied IR transmitter can be configured for TV power and volume. Compatible television and setup are required.

Remote finder

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Find My with Precision Finding. Footnote 6: Precision Finding works on the Siri Remote (4th generation) paired with iPhone Duo, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 or later (excluding iPhone 17e). The press release adds an option to play a sound on the remote.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: if the remote goes missing, use Find My or say Siri, find the remote, to have it play a sound.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The new Siri Remote adds Find My support with Precision Finding and an option to play a sound on the remote.

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Remote backlight

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No6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact product details explicitly say remote illumination is absent.

Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

Built-in rechargeable battery1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: rechargeable battery, charging via USB-C cable to a computer or power adapter (each sold separately). No cell capacity is published.

2 AAA batteries (not included)7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own European package requires two AAA batteries, not supplied. Remote batteries are not device power input.

Remote charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: USB-C connector for charging.

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

tvOS1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote on Siri AI names tvOS 27.2. The launch tvOS version is not stated, so launch_os_version is left out.

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Maker 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 2026Printed Google TV 2 with footnote is not an Android operating-system version.

Operating system at launch

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Android TV OS 148Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Original April 2025 review identifies Google TV on Android TV OS 14. Current firmware is separate.

App store

App Store2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026TV and Beyond section: explore thousands of other top apps in the App Store.

Google Play6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Google Play apps are accessible through Google TV search, despite no dedicated store icon.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

AirPlay13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/stream-audio-and-video-to-apple-tv-4k-atvbf2be9ef7/tvosRead 20 October 2026Use AirPlay to stream audio and video to Apple TV 4K, and to mirror the screen of an iPhone, iPad or Mac. The guide says AirPlay without a version number, so no version is stored.

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 assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section and Microphones row. Siri AI needs an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for personal context, and is not initially available in the EU on iOS or iPadOS.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section: activate hands-free with your voice using Siri or Hey Siri, or press and hold the Siri button on the remote. The Microphones row names a three-microphone array with voice isolation. Far-field support varies by region and language (see the product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Easily said and done: three far-field microphones built in, so you can talk to Siri and control Apple TV 4K using just your voice. Footnote: far-field support varies by region and language, and needs the primary tvOS language set to Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian or Swedish.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Three far-field microphones for completely hands-free Hey Siri or Siri. Advanced echo cancellation isolates the voice while audio plays.

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Mobile remote platforms

iOS2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Better Together section: iPhone controls playback and volume from the Lock Screen or Control Center. The iPad is added from the User Guide page.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide explains using an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch as a remote. The iOS option covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch is not a separate option.

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Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Hover Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Larger Type1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Accessibility section Features include list. This is the software feature list on the spec page, not a statement about every feature at launch.

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Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Apple Arcade2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple Arcade section. Requires a subscription.

GeForce NOW8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026April 2025 device review reports GeForce NOW capability. Account, app, network and regional service requirements apply. No current gaming-performance guarantee.

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The spec page says compatible with supported game controllers. The named controllers come from the Apple TV 4K User Guide page Use a game controller on Apple TV 4K.12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 20 October 2026Opening paragraph lists Sony PlayStation DualShock 4, PlayStation DualSense, Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controllers and MFi-compatible game controllers. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

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

Internal AC1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: built-in power supply. A mains power cord is in the box.

External DC adapter4Owner'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 2026Illustrated external AC/DC adapter feeds the barrel input. Adapter electrical output and device input ratings are separate and remain unknown here.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Electrical and Environmental Requirements: line voltage 100V to 240V AC, frequency 50Hz to 60Hz. No maximum wattage is inferred from the input voltage.

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Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width93.24Height31Depth93.24mm(3.7 × 1.2 × 3.7 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: height 31.00 mm, width 93.24 mm, depth 93.24 mm for the box.

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

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

217g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: 217 g. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

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 dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: height 136.00 mm, width 35.00 mm, depth 9.25 mm. Height is the length along the buttons.

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Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

69.6g(2.5 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: 69.6 g. The remote has a built-in rechargeable battery. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

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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

Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), Power cord, Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord, documentation.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord.

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

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). The store page says HDMI and USB-C cables are sold separately.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: HDMI and USB-C cables sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple product page for Apple TV 4K, with Pre-order and Available starting 11.13.

www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K User Guide, tvOS 27. It still lists the 2nd and 3rd generation as supported models and has not been updated for the 4th generation hardware.

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 numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year16Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 20 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page says every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. AppleCare plans and statutory rights are excluded.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.