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

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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 Stick HD 2nd Gen

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen

  • Runs Google TV (Android 14).
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 44 g.
KSh 7,000Out of 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 4K streaming, more memory (1.5 GB RAM) and Dolby Vision HDR. Choose the Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen if you want a lighter build (44 g) and a lower price (KSh 2,000 less).

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Runs Google TV (Android 14)

Memory

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
1.5 GB RAM in this version
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
1 GB RAM in this version

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
53.6 g
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
44 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • 4K video output.
  • More memory: 1.5 GB RAM.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen

  • Lighter: 44 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 7,000 (KSh 2,000 less).
  • 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.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 44 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • 1080p output with HDR10.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • HDMI 2.1 with CEC ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)HDMI 2.1 with CEC ×1; Micro-USB power ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMMXiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen, 2026)
Streamer Type4K streaming stickHD streaming stick
Operating SystemFire OS 6 (Android 7.1)Google TV (Android 14)
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: Mali-G31 MP2
Memory / StorageRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 1GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps1920 × 1080, up to 60 Hz
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLGHDR10; HLG; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4AV1; VP9; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; MPEG-1/2/4; VC-1; Real 8/9/10

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Audio; DTS:X; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Stick HD 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 control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationFire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDXiaomi TV Stick HD 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: 107.4 × 30 × 14 mm; 44 g; Black. Power: 5V / 1A USB supply or compatible TV USB port. In the box: HD stick, remote, HDMI extension, USB power cable and manual; USB power adapter sold separately

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use DDR4 (memory / storage).

In summary

Choose Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra for more memory; Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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