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Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 2025 vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 2026

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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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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
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 8,500
Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDKSh 9,000
Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500

Our quick verdict

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

Software

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Runs Google TV
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Runs Vega OS 2.0

Storage

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

Memory

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
2 GB RAM
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
1 GB RAM

Connections

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Performance

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
MediaTek MT8698E processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • More storage: 32 GB.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Higher boost clock: up to 2.5 GHz.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

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

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Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 32 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 2.0.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • MediaTek MT8698E processor.
  • 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
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
BrandXiaomiAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 + BLE
PortsHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; DC power input ×1HDMI 2.1; USB-C 2.0; optional Ethernet adapter
Casting / Network FeaturesGoogle CastMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Brand / ModelXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen, 2025)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026); AFTCR001
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media player4K streaming stick
Operating SystemGoogle TVVega OS 2.0
Processor / GraphicsCPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2SoC: MediaTek MT8698E; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHz
Memory / StorageRAM: 2GB; Storage: 32GBRAM: 1GB LPDDR4-3733; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025Amazon 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; HDR10+; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4AV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; H.263; MPEG-2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Audio; DTS:XHDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; DTS; DTS-HD; MPEG-H

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTubeAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared controlRedesigned Fire TV Remote; Alexa voice control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 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 manualPower: 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 Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 for more memory and more storage; Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the cheaper choice when you do not need the extra memory.

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