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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K 2023

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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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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 142 g.
KSh 9,000In 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 (3rd Gen) 2025KSh 11,840
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max if you want Dolby Atmos audio, a lighter build (48.4 g) and a lower price (KSh 500 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 4K if you want Bluetooth 5.2.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Runs Fire OS 7 (Android 9)
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Runs Google TV

Connections

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

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
48.4 g
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
142 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor

Audio

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Dolby Atmos
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Dolby Audio

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Lighter: 48.4 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 8,500 (KSh 500 less).
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 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.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.
  • Dolby Vision, HDR10.
  • SoC: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS.
  • 4K streaming stick.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 142 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.
  • Dolby Vision, HDR10+.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2.
  • TV box / streaming media player.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)HDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×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 MaxXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021); AFTKAXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)
Streamer Type4K streaming stickTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemFire OS 7 (Android 9)Google TV
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS; CPU: quad-core 1.8GHz; GPU: IMG GE9215 at 750MHzCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Audio; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
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; infrared TV power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
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: 95.25 × 95.25 × 16.7 mm; 142 g; Black. In the box: TV Box S (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for a lighter build.

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