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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select vs Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet

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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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Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

  • Runs tvOS.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps.
KSh 35,500In Stock
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Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)KSh 8,590

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select if you want a lighter build (42 g) and a lower price (KSh 25,000 less). Choose the Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with if you want more storage (128 GB), Dolby Vision HDR and Wi-Fi 6.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Runs Vega OS 1.1
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Runs tvOS

Storage

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
8 GB storage in this version
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
128 GB storage in this version

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Apple A15 Bionic processor

Video & HDR

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
4K output
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
4K output with Dolby Vision

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • Lighter: 42 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 10,500 (KSh 25,000 less).

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • More storage: 128 GB.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6.

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11 priorities selected.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 1.1.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor.
  • 4K output with HDR10.
  • HDMI 2.1 output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.
  • SoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM.
  • RAM: 1GB LPDDR4, storage: 8GB.
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital.
  • 4K streaming stick.

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • 128 GB storage.
  • tvOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Siri Remote (3rd Gen).
  • Apple A15 Bionic.
  • Storage: 128GB.
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1.
  • TV box / streaming media player.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
BrandAmazonApple

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0 + BLEDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsHDMI 2.1 output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapterHDMI 2.1; built-in Gigabit Ethernet; AC power input; IR receiver
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaAirPlay; Apple Home hub; Thread networking

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025); AFTCA002Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022), Wi-Fi + Ethernet; A2843
Streamer Type4K streaming stickTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemVega OS 1.1tvOS
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHzApple A15 Bionic
Memory / StorageRAM: 1GB LPDDR4; Storage: 8GBStorage: 128GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+; HDR10; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-2/4HEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10); AVC / H.264; MPEG-4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC; Apple Lossless; FLAC

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Siri; Apple TV app; App Store; Apple Arcade
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume controlSiri Remote (3rd Gen); Bluetooth 5.0; IR TV / receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 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 guideDevice: 93 × 93 × 31 mm; 214 g. Power: built-in 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (3rd Gen), power cord and documentation; HDMI and USB-C charging cables sold separately

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).

In summary

Choose Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + for more storage and newer Wi-Fi; Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K offers a lighter build at a lower price.

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