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Google TV Streamer 4K vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 2026

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Google TV Streamer 4K

Google TV Streamer 4K

  • Runs Google TV (Android TV OS).
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 163 g.
KSh 17,500In Stock
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)

  • Runs Vega OS 2.0.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • MediaTek MT8698E processor.
  • 1 GB RAM.
KSh 10,500Out of Stock
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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
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectKSh 10,500

Our quick verdict

Choose the Google TV Streamer 4K if you want more memory (4 GB RAM), more storage (32 GB) and Dolby Vision HDR. Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you want Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and a lower price (KSh 7,000 less).

Software

Google TV Streamer 4K
Runs Google TV (Android TV OS)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Runs Vega OS 2.0

Storage

Google TV Streamer 4K
32 GB storage in this version
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
8 GB storage in this version

Memory

Google TV Streamer 4K
4 GB RAM
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
1 GB RAM

Connections

Google TV Streamer 4K
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Video & HDR

Google TV Streamer 4K
4K output with Dolby Vision
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
4K output

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google TV Streamer 4K

  • More memory: 4 GB RAM.
  • More storage: 32 GB.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • Newer Wi-Fi 6.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Lower price: KSh 10,500 (KSh 7,000 less).

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Google TV Streamer 4K

  • 4 GB RAM.
  • 32 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1 Type A.
  • Google TV Streamer Voice Remote.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 2.0.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • 4K output with HDR10.
  • HDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Redesigned Fire TV Remote.

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle TV Streamer 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
BrandGoogleAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle TV Streamer 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.1Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 + BLE
PortsHDMI 2.1 Type A; USB-C (power / data / Ethernet); built-in RJ45 Gigabit EthernetHDMI 2.1; USB-C 2.0; optional Ethernet adapter
Casting / Network FeaturesGoogle Cast; Matter hub; Thread border routerMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle TV Streamer 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Brand / ModelGoogle TV Streamer (4K, 2024)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026); AFTCR001
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media player4K streaming stick
Operating SystemGoogle TV (Android TV OS)Vega OS 2.0
Memory / StorageRAM: 4GB; Storage: 32GBRAM: 1GB LPDDR4-3733; Storage: 8GB
Processor / Graphics—SoC: MediaTek MT8698E; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle TV Streamer 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
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 / CodecsAV1; HEVC / H.265; VP9; AVC / H.264, up to 4K at 60 fpsAV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle TV Streamer 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusHDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; DTS; DTS-HD; MPEG-H

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle TV Streamer 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesPersonalized Google TV recommendations; Google Home smart-home control; remote finderAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlGoogle TV Streamer Voice Remote; integrated microphone; Bluetooth and IR; TV / soundbar control; customizable button; 2 AAA batteriesRedesigned Fire TV Remote; Alexa voice control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle TV Streamer 4KAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 161.56 × 75.6 × 26.67 mm; 163 g. Power: 5V DC / 1.5A supply. Included: streamer, voice remote, 2 AAA batteries and power supply; HDMI cable sold separatelyPower: USB-C with Direct Power from a compatible TV USB port. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Remote

Similarities

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

In summary

Choose Google TV Streamer 4K for more memory and more storage; Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K offers newer Wi-Fi at a lower price.

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