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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 2026

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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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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)

  • Runs Vega OS 2.0.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • MediaTek MT8698E processor.
  • 1 GB RAM.
KSh 10,500Out of Stock
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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
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), Dolby Vision HDR and a lower price (KSh 2,000 less). Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you want Bluetooth 5.3.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Runs Fire OS 7 (Android 9)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Runs Vega OS 2.0

Connections

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

Memory

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
2 GB RAM
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
1 GB RAM

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
MediaTek MT8698E processor

Video & HDR

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
4K output with Dolby Vision
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
4K output

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Lower price: KSh 8,500 (KSh 2,000 less).

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3.

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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.
  • MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 2.0.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • MediaTek MT8698E processor.
  • 4K output with HDR10.
  • HDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Redesigned Fire TV Remote.

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
BrandAmazonAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 + BLE
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)HDMI 2.1; USB-C 2.0; optional Ethernet adapter
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021); AFTKAAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026); AFTCR001
Streamer Type4K streaming stick4K streaming stick
Operating SystemFire OS 7 (Android 9)Vega OS 2.0
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS; CPU: quad-core 1.8GHz; GPU: IMG GE9215 at 750MHzSoC: MediaTek MT8698E; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 1GB LPDDR4-3733; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLGHDR10; HDR10+; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusHDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; DTS; DTS-HD; MPEG-H

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Alexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume controlRedesigned Fire TV Remote; Alexa voice control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
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 guidePower: USB-C with Direct Power from a compatible TV USB port. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Remote

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Fire TV Stick 4K Max for more memory.

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