Despite some upgrades, this new Google TV box has fans fuming

• Xiaomi’s new Google TV box has launched, but the early reaction from Reddit users is overwhelmingly negative.
• The 3rd Gen TV Box still ships with just 2GB of RAM and lacks key features like Ethernet.
• Android TV fans say Xiaomi has missed an opportunity.

As Google TV continues to appear on more streaming boxes, Xiaomi has launched a refreshed option aimed at the budget market. The TV Box S (3rd Gen) promises 4K visuals, Dolby Vision and Atmos, Wi-Fi 6, and a faster processor. However, the early reception of the new Google TV box has been anything but warm, with Android TV users calling it a major letdown.

The box comes with the newer Amlogic S905X5M chip, which suggests a CPU performance bump over its predecessor and a jump in GPU output — claimed to be 130% faster. There’s also 32GB of internal storage and built-in Google TV, replacing the older Android TV interface.