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Amazon Fire Stick 4K vs Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 2025

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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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Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025

Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 91.2 g.
KSh 11,840In 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 Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire Stick 4K if you want a lighter build (53.6 g) and a lower price (KSh 3,840 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), more storage (32 GB) and Wi-Fi 6.

Software

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Runs Google TV

Memory

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
1.5 GB RAM in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
2 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
8 GB storage in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
32 GB storage in this version

Connections

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Weight

Amazon Fire Stick 4K
53.6 g
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
91.2 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire Stick 4K

  • Lighter: 53.6 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 8,000 (KSh 3,840 less).
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • More storage: 32 GB.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.

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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.
  • HDMI output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 32 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 91.2 g.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 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 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMMXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen, 2025)
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: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / StorageRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 32GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
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; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Atmos; Dolby Audio; DTS:X

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
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 control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire Stick 4KXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
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: 97 × 97 × 17 mm; 91.2 g; Black. Power: external DC adapter. In the box: TV Box S (3rd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).

In summary

Choose Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 for more memory and more storage; Amazon Fire Stick 4K offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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