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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 2026 vs Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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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)

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 44 g.
KSh 8,590In Stock
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Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBKSh 35,500
Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectKSh 10,500

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), Dolby Vision HDR and a higher boost clock (2.5 GHz). Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you prefer MediaTek MT8698E and Vega OS 2.0.

Software

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

Memory

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
1 GB RAM
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
2 GB RAM

Connections

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

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
MediaTek MT8698E processor
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor

Video & HDR

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
4K output
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
4K output with Dolby Vision

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Higher boost clock: up to 2.5 GHz.
  • Lower price: KSh 8,590 (KSh 1,910 less).

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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.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1a ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 + BLEDual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI 2.1; USB-C 2.0; optional Ethernet adapterHDMI 2.1a ×1; Micro-USB power ×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 (2026)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026); AFTCR001Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2025)
Streamer Type4K streaming stick4K streaming stick
Operating SystemVega OS 2.0Google TV
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MT8698E; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHzCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / StorageRAM: 1GB LPDDR4-3733; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
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; H.263; MPEG-2/4AV1; VP9; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Audio Features / FormatsHDMI passthrough: Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; DTS; DTS-HD; MPEG-HDolby Atmos; DTS:X; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Google Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlRedesigned Fire TV Remote; Alexa voice controlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxPower: USB-C with Direct Power from a compatible TV USB port. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) and Fire TV RemoteDevice: 107.4 × 30 × 14 mm; 44 g; Black. Power: Micro-USB. In the box: TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI extension, USB power cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Xiaomi TV Stick 4K for more memory and a higher boost clock.

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