Media streamer comparison

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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01Selected Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Runs Fire OS 7 (Android 9). 2 GB RAM in this version. 8 GB storage in this version. Bluetooth 5.0 connection. 48.4 g. KSh 8,500In Stock Add to cart	02 Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1). 1.5 GB RAM in this version. 8 GB storage in this version. Bluetooth 5.0 connection. 53.6 g. KSh 9,000In Stock Add to cart

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)KSh 8,590

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)KSh 9,000

Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025KSh 11,840

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), Wi-Fi 6 and a lighter build (48.4 g). Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD if you prefer MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 and Fire OS 6.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: Runs Fire OS 7 (Android 9)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD: Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)

Memory

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: 2 GB RAM in this version
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD: 1.5 GB RAM in this version

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: 48.4 g
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD: 53.6 g

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

More memory: 2 GB RAM.
Newer Wi-Fi 6.
Lighter: 48.4 g.
Lower price: KSh 8,500 (KSh 500 less).

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

No clear advantage over the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

2 GB RAM.
8 GB storage.
Fire OS 7.
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
48.4 g.
MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor.
AV1, HEVC / H.265.
SoC: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

1.5 GB RAM.
8 GB storage.
Fire OS 6.
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
53.6 g.
MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor.
HEVC / H.265, AVC / H.264.
SoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668.

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max	Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Brand	Amazon	Amazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max	Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Wireless Connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0	Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
Ports	HDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)	HDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)
Casting / Network Features	Miracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa	Miracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max	Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Brand / Model	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021); AFTKA	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMM
Streamer Type	4K streaming stick	4K streaming stick
Operating System	Fire OS 7 (Android 9)	Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Processor / Graphics	SoC: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS; CPU: quad-core 1.8GHz; GPU: IMG GE9215 at 750MHz	SoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300
Memory / Storage	RAM: 2GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB	RAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max	Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Maximum Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps	3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video Features	Dolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLG	Dolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLG
Video Decoding / Codecs	AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4	HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max	Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Audio Features / Formats	Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max	Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Streaming / Smart Features	Alexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+	Alexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice Control	Alexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control	Alexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max	Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the Box	Device: 99 × 30 × 14 mm housing; 108 × 30 × 14 mm including HDMI connector; 48.4 g. Power: Micro-USB. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Alexa Voice Remote, USB power cable, power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries and quick-start guide	Device: 99 × 30 × 14 mm housing; 108 × 30 × 14 mm including HDMI connector; 53.6 g. Power: Micro-USB. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K, Alexa Voice Remote, USB power cable, power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries and quick-start guide

Similarities

Both stream in 4K.
Both support Dolby Vision.
Both support Dolby Atmos.
Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
Both offer 8 GB of storage.
Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Fire TV Stick 4K Max for more memory and newer Wi-Fi.

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