Software
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
- Runs Vega OS 1.1
- Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
- Runs Google TV (Android 14)
Media streamer comparison
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select vs Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.
01Selected  Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
KSh 10,500Out of Stock | 02  Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
KSh 7,000Out of Stock |
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2 spaces availableApple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBKSh 35,500
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 4K streaming and Dolby Atmos audio. Choose the Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen if you want a lower price (KSh 3,500 less).
Connections
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
- Bluetooth connection
- Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
- 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection
Weight
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
- 42 g
- Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
- 44 g
Performance
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
- MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor
- Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
- CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor
Video & HDR
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
- 4K output
- Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
- 1080p output
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
- 4K video output.
- Dolby Atmos audio.
- Streamer type: 4K streaming stick.
- Wired Ethernet port.
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
- Lower price: KSh 7,000 (KSh 3,500 less).
- CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
- Streamer type: HD streaming stick.
What matters most to you?
13 priorities selected.
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.
- 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps.
- SoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM.
- 4K streaming stick.
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
- 1 GB RAM.
- 8 GB storage.
- Google TV.
- Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
- 44 g.
- CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
- 1080p output with HDR10.
- Dolby Audio.
- HDMI 2.1 with CEC ×1.
- Bluetooth voice remote.
- 1920 × 1080, up to 60 Hz.
- CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, GPU: Mali-G31 MP2.
- HD streaming stick.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon | Xiaomi |
Connectivity
| Specification | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | HDMI 2.1 output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter | HDMI 2.1 with CEC ×1; Micro-USB power ×1 |
| Casting / Network Features | Miracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa | Google Cast |
Media Streamer
| Specification | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025); AFTCA002 | Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen, 2026) |
| Streamer Type | 4K streaming stick | HD streaming stick |
| Operating System | Vega OS 1.1 | Google TV (Android 14) |
| Processor / Graphics | SoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz | CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: Mali-G31 MP2 |
| Memory / Storage | RAM: 1GB LPDDR4; Storage: 8GB | RAM: 1GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB |
Video
| Specification | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps | 1920 × 1080, up to 60 Hz |
| HDR / Video Features | HDR10; HDR10+; HLG | HDR10; HLG; HDR10+ |
| Video Decoding / Codecs | AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-2/4 | AV1; VP9; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; MPEG-1/2/4; VC-1; Real 8/9/10 |
Audio
| Specification | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features / Formats | Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Audio; DTS:X; DTS-HD |
Smart Features & Controls
| Specification | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming / Smart Features | Alexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+ | Google Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube |
| Remote / Voice Control | Alexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control | Bluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power control |
Physical & Package
| Specification | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select | Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the Box | Device: 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 | Device: 107.4 × 30 × 14 mm; 44 g; Black. Power: 5V / 1A USB supply or compatible TV USB port. In the box: HD stick, remote, HDMI extension, USB power cable and manual; USB power adapter sold separately |
Similarities
- Both have 1 GB RAM.
- Both support Wi-Fi 5.
- Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
- Both offer 8 GB of storage.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
In summary
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd may be enough.
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