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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

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
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Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)

Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)

  • Runs Android TV 9.0.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 28.5 g.
KSh 7,680In Stock
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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 4K streaming, more memory (2 GB RAM) and Wi-Fi 6. Choose the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick if you want a lighter build (28.5 g) and a lower price (KSh 820 less).

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Runs Fire OS 7 (Android 9)
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
Runs Android TV 9.0

Memory

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
2 GB RAM in this version
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
1 GB RAM in this version

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
48.4 g
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
28.5 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

  • 4K video output.
  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6.
  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

  • Lighter: 28.5 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 7,680 (KSh 820 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor.

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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.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Android TV 9.0.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2.
  • 28.5 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor.
  • 1080p output.
  • Dolby.
  • HDMI ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 4.2
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)HDMI ×1; Micro-USB power ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaChromecast built-in

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021); AFTKAXiaomi Mi TV Stick (1080p, 1st Gen)
Streamer Type4K streaming stickHD streaming stick
Operating SystemFire OS 7 (Android 9)Android TV 9.0
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS; CPU: quad-core 1.8GHz; GPU: IMG GE9215 at 750MHzCPU: quad-core Cortex-A53; GPU: ARM Mali-450
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 1GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps1920 × 1080, up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLG—
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4VP9-10; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VC-1; MPEG-1/2/4; Real 8/9/10

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby; DTS multichannel audio decoding

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Google Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume controlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 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 guideDevice: 92.4 × 30.2 × 15.2 mm; 28.5 g; Black. Power: Micro-USB. In the box: Mi TV Stick, remote, power adapter and manual

Similarities

  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use H.265 (video decoding / codecs).
  • Both support HDMI.

In summary

Choose Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for more memory and newer Wi-Fi; Xiaomi Mi TV Stick offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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