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Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite 2020 vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

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Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)

  • Runs Fire OS 7; Android 9 base.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 32 g.
  • MediaTek MT8695D processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 1920 × 1080 at up to 60fps.
KSh 7,300In Stock
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Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1).
  • 1.5 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 53.6 g.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026KSh 41,300
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 10,000
Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Amazon Fire Stick 4KKSh 8,200
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)KSh 10,000
Google TV Streamer 4KKSh 17,500
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Our quick verdict

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD has 4K streaming and offers Dolby Vision HDR, while the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite costs KSh 1,700 less.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
Runs Fire OS 7; Android 9 base
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
32 g
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
53.6 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
MediaTek MT8695D processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor

Video & HDR

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
1080p output
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
4K output with Dolby Vision

Audio

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
HDMI pass-through: Dolby Digital
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Dolby Atmos

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite

  • Lower price: KSh 7,300 (vs KSh 9,000).
  • Lighter: 32 g (vs 53.6 g).
  • Newer Fire OS 7 (vs Fire OS 6).
  • Streamer type: HDMI streaming stick.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • 4K video output (vs 1080p).
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Streamer type: 4K streaming stick.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

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PriorityAmazon Fire TV Stick LiteAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
SoftwareFire OS 7Fire OS 6
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Weight32 g53.6 g
PerformanceMediaTek MT8695D processorMediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor
Video & HDR1080p output with HDR104K output with Dolby Vision
AudioHDMI pass-through: Dolby DigitalDolby Atmos

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
BrandAmazonAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi; 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsHDMI output; Micro-USB power inputHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; hands-free Alexa through a linked EchoMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMM
Streamer TypeHDMI streaming stick4K streaming stick
Operating SystemFire OS 7; Android 9 baseFire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Processor / GraphicsMediaTek MT8695D; quad-core 1.7GHz CPU; IMG GE8300 GPUSoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300
Memory / Storage1GB DDR4 RAM; 8GB internal storageRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Maximum Resolution1920 × 1080 at up to 60fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264 and VP9 up to 1080p at 60 fps; MPEG-2 up to 1080p at 60 fps; H.263, VP8 and MPEG-4 up to 1080p at 30 fpsHEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264 and VP9 up to 4K at 60 fps; H.263, VP8 and MPEG-4 up to 1080p at 30 fps; MPEG-2 up to 1080p at 60 fps

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Audio Features / FormatsHDMI pass-through: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos and DTS; AAC-LC; HE-AAC; FLAC; MP3; Vorbis; Opus; PCM/WAVDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC-LC; HE-AAC; FLAC; MP3; Vorbis; Opus; PCM/WAV; AMR-NB; MIDI

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa voice search; Fire TV apps; Fire TV mobile app control; VoiceView; screen magnifier; Text Banner; closed captions and audio descriptionAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice Remote Lite; microphone and navigation/playback controls; no TV power or volume buttonsAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxBlack; 86 × 30 × 13 mm; 32 g; Micro-USB power. In the box: Fire TV Stick Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Lite, USB cable, power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries and Quick Start GuideDevice: 99 × 30 × 14 mm housing; 108 × 30 × 14 mm including HDMI connector; 53.6 g. Power: Micro-USB. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K, Alexa Voice Remote, USB power cable, power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries and quick-start guide

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Fire TV platform.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

For most buyers the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD is the better buy; the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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In-stock alternatives

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