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Media streamer comparison

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD vs Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1).
  • 1.5 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 53.6 g.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

  • 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 10,000In 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 (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 Ultra HD if you want Dolby Atmos audio, a lighter build (53.6 g) and a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S if you want more memory (2 GB RAM) and Bluetooth 5.2.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Xiaomi TV Box S
Runs Google TV

Memory

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
1.5 GB RAM in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S
2 GB RAM in this version

Connections

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

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
53.6 g
Xiaomi TV Box S
142 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor
Xiaomi TV Box S
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Lighter: 53.6 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (KSh 1,000 less).
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • 1.5 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Fire OS 6.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 53.6 g.
  • MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.

Xiaomi TV Box S

  • 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.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 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
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMMXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)
Streamer Type4K streaming stickTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemFire OS 6 (Android 7.1)Google TV
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2
Memory / StorageRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Box S (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 / CodecsHEVC / 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
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Audio; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Box S (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
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 99 × 30 × 14 mm housing; 108 × 30 × 14 mm including HDMI connector; 53.6 g. Power: Micro-USB. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K, 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 support Dolby Vision.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).

In summary

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

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