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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD vs Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet

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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Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

  • Runs tvOS.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps.
KSh 35,500In 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 a lighter build (53.6 g) and a lower price (KSh 26,500 less). Choose the Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with if you want more storage (128 GB) and Wi-Fi 6.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Runs tvOS

Storage

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
8 GB storage in this version
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
128 GB storage in this version

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Apple A15 Bionic processor

Ports

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
HDMI output
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
HDMI 2.1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • Lighter: 53.6 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (KSh 26,500 less).

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • More storage: 128 GB.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6.

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11 priorities selected.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • 8 GB storage.
  • Fire OS 6.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.
  • Dolby Vision, HDR10.
  • SoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668.
  • RAM: 1.5GB DDR4, storage: 8GB.
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital.
  • 4K streaming stick.

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • 128 GB storage.
  • tvOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Siri Remote (3rd Gen).
  • Dolby Vision, HDR10+.
  • Apple A15 Bionic.
  • Storage: 128GB.
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1.
  • TV box / streaming media player.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
BrandAmazonApple

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)HDMI 2.1; built-in Gigabit Ethernet; AC power input; IR receiver
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaAirPlay; Apple Home hub; Thread networking

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMMApple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022), Wi-Fi + Ethernet; A2843
Streamer Type4K streaming stickTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemFire OS 6 (Android 7.1)tvOS
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300Apple A15 Bionic
Memory / StorageRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBStorage: 128GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+; HDR10; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4HEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10); AVC / H.264; MPEG-4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC; Apple Lossless; FLAC

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Siri; Apple TV app; App Store; Apple Arcade
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume controlSiri Remote (3rd Gen); Bluetooth 5.0; IR TV / receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
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: 93 × 93 × 31 mm; 214 g. Power: built-in 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (3rd Gen), power cord and documentation; HDMI and USB-C charging cables sold separately

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + for more storage and newer Wi-Fi; Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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