Chromecast 3 or Mi TV Stick? Comparison of both Google and Xiaomi media centers

Google Chromecast 3 and My TV Stick from Xiaomi consist of multimedia centers that promise to transform any TV in a smart device a through HDMI. The system connects directly to the Internet and provides access to great streaming applications like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and others, in addition to allowing the reflection of the screen on the mobile phone.

Launched in 2018, chromecast 3 It stands out for its almost total connectivity with devices Android. For its part, My TV Stick It offers differentiated accessibility by providing a smart remote control and a complete Android TV system, eliminating the need for another device to access services. 

Next, we will point out 4 differences between both devices.

1. Chromecast 3 and Mi TV Stick specifications

My TV Stick is launched with Android TV 9.0 and it has a processor Cortex-A53 which is powered by Mali-450 GPU. The platform also provides 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage for applications and the media.

Regarding connectivity, the system Xiaomi has Wi-Fi support for 2.4 and 5 GHz networks, as well as support Bluetooth for version 4.2.

Regarding the resolution, the maximum authorized is 1080p with up to 60 Hz.

chromecast 3 It does not use different hardware for video playback. This means that the media center requires a phone Android or iPhone (iOS), or even a Google Chrome on the same Wi-Fi network to play the content.

Also, the google system supports a high resolution of 1080p at the same 60 Hz as its rival and is compatible with 5 and 2,4 GHz Wi-Fi 5 networks. For charging, the micro cable USB It can be connected to the accessible port on the television or to the 5 volt source that comes with the unit.

2. Features and contents of Chromecast 3 and Mi TV Stick

Device support for streaming platforms it is somewhat similar, since both comply with almost all the options available for mobile devices. The difference is due to use, which in the case of chromecast requires a device for pairing.

My TV Stick offers a proposal similar to that found in smart TV, since the My TV Stick presents a proposal closer to what is found in a smart television. The device is controlled using a remote control similar to the one that can be found on some models of Android TV available in the market.

3. Design of Chromecast 3 and Mi TV Stick

The Chromecast 3 It has a rounded shape that corresponds to a disk with a short HDMI cable. It is very discreet and uses a second cable to connect to the USB or to the power supply. Likewise, it is available in black or white.

For its part, My TV Stick It is slightly larger than a flash memory and, unlike its rival, the USB dongle. Xiaomi has a minimalist remote control that accepts Google Assistant voice commands.

4. System

The Chromecast 3 It does not have a complete operating system. Therefore, its interface is only objectively capable of reflecting applications and guides mobile devices or computers. As a result, it is important to remember that, in addition to Google, it is mandatory to have a smartphone or a PC on the same network to be able to distribute the content.

By contrast, My TV Stick It has an Android operating system, which makes the feeling of using a device similar to that of having a Google TV with an operating system smart TV. The device also mirrors the connected devices, but is capable of acting autonomously, accessing the services installed in its internal memory and being controlled directly by its own remote control.