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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 2025

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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 (3rd Gen) 2025

Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 91.2 g.
KSh 11,840In 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 Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max if you want a lighter build (48.4 g) and a lower price (KSh 3,340 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 if you want more storage (32 GB) and Bluetooth 5.2.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Runs Fire OS 7 (Android 9)
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Runs Google TV

Storage

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
8 GB storage in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
32 GB storage in this version

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
48.4 g
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
91.2 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

  • Lighter: 48.4 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 8,500 (KSh 3,340 less).
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • More storage: 32 GB.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.

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12 priorities selected.

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.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.
  • Dolby Vision, HDR10.
  • SoC: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS.
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital.
  • 4K streaming stick.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 32 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 91.2 g.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.
  • Dolby Vision, HDR10+.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz.
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio.
  • 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 (3rd Gen) 2025
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)HDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021); AFTKAXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen, 2025)
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: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 32GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
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; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Atmos; Dolby Audio; DTS:X

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
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 control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
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: 97 × 97 × 17 mm; 91.2 g; Black. Power: external DC adapter. In the box: TV Box S (3rd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 for more storage; Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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