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Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen vs Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

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Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen

  • Runs Google TV (Android 14).
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 44 g.
KSh 7,000Out of Stock
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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

  • Runs tvOS.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Apple A19 processor.
  • Maximum resolution: up to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps.
  • HDR / video features: Dolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG.
KSh 41,300Out of Stock

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Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)KSh 7,300
Amazon Fire TV Stick HDKSh 7,000
Amazon Fire Stick 4KKSh 8,200
Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)KSh 7,680
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2022, EU)KSh 8,430
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)KSh 8,590
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 10,000
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Our quick verdict

The Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 gives you Apple TV apps with AirPlay, has 4K streaming and offers Dolby Vision HDR, while the Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen gives you Google TV with Google Cast.

Software

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Runs Google TV (Android 14)
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Runs tvOS

Connections

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Bluetooth connection

Performance

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Amlogic S805X3 processor
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Apple A19 processor

Video & HDR

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
1080p output
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
4K output with Dolby Vision

Audio

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen
Dolby Digital Plus
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Dolby Atmos

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen

  • Google TV platform: Google TV with Google Cast.

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

  • Apple TV platform: Apple TV apps with AirPlay.
  • 4K video output (vs 1080p).
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Wired Ethernet port.

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PriorityXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
SoftwareGoogle TVtvOS
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 7
PerformanceAmlogic S805X3 processorApple A19 processor
Video & HDR1080p output with HDR104K output with Dolby Vision
AudioDolby Digital PlusDolby Atmos
PortsHDMI 2.1 with CEC ×1HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
BrandXiaomiApple

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; Thread
PortsHDMI 2.1 with CEC ×1; Micro-USB power ×1HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply; IR receiver
Casting / Network FeaturesGoogle Cast / Chromecast built-in; phone and tablet casting over the same Wi-Fi networkAirPlay; Apple Home hub; secure HomeKit Secure Video processing

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Brand / ModelXiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen, 2026)Apple TV 4K (4th generation, 2026)
Streamer TypeHD streaming stick4K streaming media player and Apple Home hub
Operating SystemGoogle TV (Android 14)tvOS
Processor / GraphicsAmlogic S805X3; quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU up to 1.5 GHz; Mali-G31 MP2 GPUApple A19; up to 50% faster CPU and 2× faster GPU than previous generation
Memory / StorageRAM: 1GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB128GB storage

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Maximum Resolution1920 × 1080, up to 60 HzUp to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HLG; HDR10+Dolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG; HDMI QMS; cinematic aspect ratios on compatible displays
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1; VP9; HEVC/H.265; AVC/H.264; MPEG-1/2/4; VC-1; Real 8/9/10. Containers: RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS and MP4AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Digital Plus; Dolby Audio; DTS:X; DTS-HD; MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG audioDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; HE-AAC; AAC; MP3; MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; FLAC; AIFF; WAV

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Streaming / Smart FeaturesGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTubeSiri AI; three far-field microphones for hands-free voice control; Apple TV app, Apple Arcade, Fitness+, App Store and FaceTime via Continuity Camera; Apple Home hub; four-speaker HomePod surround setup
Remote / Voice ControlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power controlSiri Remote (4th generation); touch-enabled clickpad; Siri microphone; Bluetooth 6; infrared and HDMI-CEC TV/receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery; Find My Precision Finding and sound playback

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 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 separatelyBlack Apple TV: 93.24 × 93.24 × 31 mm, 217 g; Siri Remote: 136 × 35 × 9.25 mm, 69.6 g; built-in 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz power supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord and documentation

Voice, home and playback

Voice, home and playback specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Microphones—Three far-field microphones with voice isolation
Siri AI—Hands-free Siri AI with Apple Intelligence; supported language and region required
Surround setup—Four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers; front and rear pairs must match
Remote finding—Find My with Precision Finding and sound playback
Power—100–240V AC, 50–60Hz
Colour—Black player; silver Siri Remote
Storage—128GB
Requirements—Compatible HDMI television, HDMI cable and internet connection

Similarities

  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).
  • Both use AV1 (video decoding / codecs).
  • Both use MP3 (audio features / formats).
  • Both support HDMI.

In summary

Get the Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 if you want Apple TV apps with AirPlay and 4K streaming, or the Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd Gen if you would rather have Google TV with Google Cast.

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