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

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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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 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 Xiaomi TV Box S if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), Dolby Vision HDR and Bluetooth 5.2. Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select if you want Dolby Atmos audio and a lighter build (42 g).

Software

Xiaomi TV Box S
Runs Google TV
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Runs Vega OS 1.1

Memory

Xiaomi TV Box S
2 GB RAM in this version
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
1 GB RAM in this version

Connections

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

Weight

Xiaomi TV Box S
142 g
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
42 g

Performance

Xiaomi TV Box S
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi TV Box S

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Lower price: KSh 10,000 (KSh 500 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Lighter: 42 g.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

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Xiaomi TV Box S

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 142 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

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.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1 output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
BrandXiaomiAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE
PortsHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×1HDMI 2.1 output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter
Casting / Network FeaturesChromecast built-inMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Brand / ModelXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025); AFTCA002
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media player4K streaming stick
Operating SystemGoogle TVVega OS 1.1
Processor / GraphicsCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2SoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GBRAM: 1GB LPDDR4; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon 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; HDR10+; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Audio; DTS-HDDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Streaming / Smart FeaturesGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTubeAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume controlAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 95.25 × 95.25 × 16.7 mm; 142 g; Black. In the box: TV Box S (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manualDevice: 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 offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use Cortex-A55 (processor / graphics).
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).

In summary

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

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