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Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 2026

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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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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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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectKSh 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 Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with if you want more storage (128 GB) and Dolby Vision HDR. Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you want Bluetooth 5.3 and a lower price (KSh 25,000 less).

Software

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Runs tvOS
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Runs Vega OS 2.0

Storage

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

Connections

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Bluetooth connection
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Performance

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
Apple A15 Bionic processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
MediaTek MT8698E processor

Video & HDR

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • More storage: 128 GB.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Lower price: KSh 10,500 (KSh 25,000 less).

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11 priorities selected.

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.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • Siri Remote (3rd Gen).
  • Apple A15 Bionic.
  • Storage: 128GB.
  • HDMI 2.1, built-in Gigabit Ethernet.
  • TV box / streaming media player.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 2.0.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • MediaTek MT8698E processor.
  • 4K output with HDR10.
  • HDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos.
  • Redesigned Fire TV Remote.
  • SoC: MediaTek MT8698E.
  • RAM: 1GB LPDDR4-3733, storage: 8GB.
  • HDMI 2.1, USB-C 2.0.
  • 4K streaming stick.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
BrandAppleAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 + BLE
PortsHDMI 2.1; built-in Gigabit Ethernet; AC power input; IR receiverHDMI 2.1; USB-C 2.0; optional Ethernet adapter
Casting / Network FeaturesAirPlay; Apple Home hub; Thread networkingMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Brand / ModelApple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022), Wi-Fi + Ethernet; A2843Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026); AFTCR001
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media player4K streaming stick
Operating SystemtvOSVega OS 2.0
Processor / GraphicsApple A15 BionicSoC: MediaTek MT8698E; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz
Memory / StorageStorage: 128GBRAM: 1GB LPDDR4-3733; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBAmazon 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 / CodecsHEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10); AVC / H.264; MPEG-4AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC; Apple Lossless; FLACHDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; DTS; DTS-HD; MPEG-H

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesSiri; Apple TV app; App Store; Apple ArcadeAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlSiri Remote (3rd Gen); Bluetooth 5.0; IR TV / receiver control; USB-C rechargeable batteryRedesigned Fire TV Remote; Alexa voice control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 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 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 Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • 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; Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the cheaper choice when you do not need the extra storage.

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