Xiaomi Mi TV Stick 2K 2020

At first glance, Xiaomi Mi TV Stick 2K HDR looks like an ordinary flash drive. However, instead of the tip of the USB “tail”, the offshoot of the HDMI connector protrudes from the body of the device. Through the corresponding port, the stick is connected to the TV.

Mimicry for a USB flash drive

The body of the media player is made of black plastic. One half is matte, the other is glossy. The model has a wireless connection to the global network, for which a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 adapter is installed “under the hood” of the device. The cord is only needed to supply power. Fortunately, the stick "eats" energy directly from the TV's USB A socket (provided that the current strength on it is at least 1 A).

Software weapons

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick 2K HDR runs Android TV 9 with a classic tiled menu interface. The device has a built-in Chromecast, supports 2K video playback, HDR content display, Dolby Atmos and DTS audio decoders. Out of the box, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Video clients are pre-installed in the media player, and a separate Google Assistant call button is placed on the remote control with a built-in microphone.

Compactness above all else

The hardware platform of the player is by no means the strongest. 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM is a clear confirmation of this. In contrast, it is necessary to note the compact dimensions of the stick. The prefix can be taken with you on vacation, on vacation or to the country. It is enough to insert it into a free HDMI-connector of the TV and it will “get smarter” literally before our eyes.