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

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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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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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Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBKSh 35,500
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select if you want a lighter build (42 g) and a lower price (KSh 1,340 less). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), more storage (32 GB) and Dolby Vision HDR.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Runs Vega OS 1.1
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Runs Google TV

Memory

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

Storage

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

Connections

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

Weight

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • Lighter: 42 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 10,500 (KSh 1,340 less).
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • More storage: 32 GB.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Higher boost clock: up to 2.5 GHz.

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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.
  • 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.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

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

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0 + BLEDual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI 2.1 output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapterHDMI 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 TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025); AFTCA002Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen, 2025)
Streamer Type4K streaming stickTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemVega OS 1.1Google TV
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHzCPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / StorageRAM: 1GB LPDDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 32GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-2/4HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi 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 TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi 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 TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
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: 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 Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).
  • Both use H.265 (video decoding / codecs).

In summary

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

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