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Amazon Fire Stick 4K vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

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Amazon Fire Stick 4K

Amazon Fire Stick 4K

  • 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 8,000In Stock
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • Runs Vega OS 1.1.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 42 g.
KSh 10,500Out 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 Stick 4K if you want more memory (1.5 GB RAM), Dolby Vision HDR and a lower price (KSh 2,500 less). Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select if you want a lighter build (42 g).

Software

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Runs Vega OS 1.1

Memory

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
1.5 GB RAM in this version
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
1 GB RAM in this version

Weight

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
53.6 g
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
42 g

Performance

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor

Video & HDR

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire Stick 4K

  • More memory: 1.5 GB RAM.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Lower price: KSh 8,000 (KSh 2,500 less).

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • Lighter: 42 g.

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Amazon Fire Stick 4K

  • 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.
  • HDMI output.
  • SoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 1.1.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 42 g.
  • MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor.
  • 4K output with HDR10.
  • HDMI 2.1 output.
  • SoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM.

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
BrandAmazonAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
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), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)HDMI 2.1 output; Micro-USB power; 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 Stick 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMMAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025); AFTCA002
Streamer Type4K streaming stick4K streaming stick
Operating SystemFire OS 6 (Android 7.1)Vega OS 1.1
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300SoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz
Memory / StorageRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 1GB LPDDR4; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
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 / CodecsHEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
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 controlAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
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: 99 × 30 × 14 mm; 42 g. Power: Micro-USB. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K Select, Alexa Voice Remote, USB power cable, power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries and quick-start guide

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Fire Stick 4K for more memory; Fire TV Stick 4K offers a lighter build.

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