Xiaomi Box 5 & Box 5 Max launched: Full Specs and Pricing Breakdown

Nick Papanikolopoulos

May 10, 2025

Xiaomi has officially pulled the curtains back on their much-talked-about Xiaomi Box 5 series. We’ve been hearing whispers, and now it’s here. They’re making some pretty bold claims about an “unparalleled audio-visual experience,” which, you know, is standard talk for these launches. But, looking at the feature list – Dolby Vision, some immersive audio tech they’re touting, and better connectivity – it does sound like they’re serious.

This launch, I think, really doubles down on Xiaomi’s usual playbook: give people high-end features without making their wallets cry. They’ve built a reputation on that, and it seems they’re keen to keep that ball rolling in the smart home world. From what I can gather, this new Xiaomi Box 5 lineup isn’t just a fresh coat of paint; they’re talking significant improvements under the hood and in the software. We’ll have to see if it truly lives up to the hype once we get hands-on, of course.

The Nitty-Gritty: Specs and How Much It’ll Set You Back

Now, for the part everyone probably scrolls to first. They’re rolling out two distinct models, which makes sense – cater to different budgets and needs.

The standard Xiaomi Box 5 is priced at what looks like $42 (that’s 299 yuan). Pretty aggressive, if you ask me. Then there’s the beefier Xiaomi Box 5 Max, and that one’s tagged at $70 (or 499 yuan). Both are up for grabs on preorder over in China right now, with the actual sales kicking off on the evening of May 15th. It always stings a little when these cool gadgets launch elsewhere first, doesn’t it?

Here’s a quick rundown of what the standard Xiaomi Box 5 is packing:

A quad-core A55 processor – should be zippy enough for most streaming tasks.
2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Manageable, I suppose, for a primary streaming device.
NFC one-touch screen projector support – that’s a neat little extra.
A USB 2.0 interface. Not the latest, but it’s there.
Xiao AI voice assistant integration – standard for their ecosystem.

And if you’re eyeing the Xiaomi Box 5 Max, here’s what you get for the extra cash:

It’s running the same processor architecture, so performance should be in the same ballpark, just smoother with more demanding tasks.
Memory gets a welcome boost to 4GB of RAM.
Storage is also doubled to 64GB, which is much more comfortable for apps and maybe some local media.
And, naturally, it includes all the premium bells and whistles found on the standard model.

What About the Viewing and Listening Experience?

This is where Xiaomi seems to be putting a lot of its chips. Both models in the Box 5 series are apparently geared up to seriously upgrade your living room setup. They’re boasting support for:

Dolby Vision: This usually means really good contrast and a much wider range of colors. If your TV supports it, this is a big plus.
Dolby Atmos: For that more enveloping, spatial audio experience. It can make a difference, especially with the right sound system.
Theater-quality audio, they say, with DTS:X support as well. More options are always good.
And it’s all running on HyperOS, which Xiaomi is pushing across its device range. Hopefully, that translates to a smooth and intuitive interface. I’m curious to see how it feels on a TV box.

Staying Connected: Today and, Well, “Tomorrow”

Connectivity is crucial for these devices, and it looks like the Xiaomi Box 5 series isn’t skimping too badly here. You’re getting:

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6: This is good. Essential, really, for reliable high-resolution streaming these days. No one wants buffering.
Bluetooth 5.2: For hooking up your headphones, game controllers, or other bits and pieces without much fuss.
They also mention multiple ports, offering various setup choices, though they didn’t go into extreme detail on which ports beyond USB 2.0 for the standard. I’d hope for at least an HDMI 2.1, especially with all the Dolby talk.

Overall, it’s an interesting refresh. The pricing, especially for the standard model, is classic Xiaomi. The Max version seems like a more robust option for those who want a bit more headroom. As always, the real test will be how it performs in everyday use. But on paper? It’s definitely enough to make you look twice.

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