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

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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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 Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 44 g.
KSh 8,590In Stock
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500
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 Xiaomi TV Stick 4K if you want Bluetooth 5.2 and a lighter build (44 g). Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max if you prefer MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS and Fire OS 7.

Software

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

Connections

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

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
48.4 g
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
44 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS processor
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor

Ports

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
HDMI output
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
HDMI 2.1a ×1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Lighter: 44 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.

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

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 44 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • HDMI 2.1a ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.
  • Dolby Vision, HDR10+.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz.
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

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

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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 2.1a ×1; Micro-USB power ×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 Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021); AFTKAXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2025)
Streamer Type4K streaming stick4K streaming stick
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, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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-2/4AV1; VP9; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

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

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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 Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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: 107.4 × 30 × 14 mm; 44 g; Black. Power: Micro-USB. In the box: TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI extension, USB power 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 offer 8 GB of storage.

In summary

Choose Xiaomi TV Stick 4K for a lighter build.

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