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Google Chromecast with Google TV vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

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Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

  • Runs Android TV OS with Google TV interface.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • Maximum resolution: 1080p HDR at up to 60fps.
  • HDR / video features: HDR10.
  • Memory / storage: 1.5 GB RAM.
KSh 11,000In 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
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
Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)KSh 7,680
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Our quick verdict

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD gives you Amazon Fire TV with Alexa, has 4K streaming and offers Dolby Vision HDR, while the Google Chromecast with Google TV gives you Google TV with Google Cast.

Software

Google Chromecast with Google TV
Runs Android TV OS with Google TV interface
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Runs Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)

Connections

Google Chromecast with Google TV
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Bluetooth connection

Video & HDR

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

Audio

Google Chromecast with Google TV
Dolby Digital
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Dolby Atmos

Controls

Google Chromecast with Google TV
Google Assistant Voice Remote
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Alexa Voice Remote

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Chromecast with Google TV

  • Google TV platform: Google TV with Google Cast.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

  • Fire TV platform: Amazon Fire TV with Alexa.
  • 4K video output (vs 1080p).
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (vs KSh 11,000).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.0 (vs 4.2).

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PriorityGoogle Chromecast with Google TVAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
SoftwareAndroid TV OS with Google TV interfaceFire OS 6
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Video & HDR1080p output with HDR104K output with Dolby Vision
AudioDolby DigitalDolby Atmos
ControlsGoogle Assistant Voice RemoteAlexa Voice Remote
Maximum resolution1080p HDR at up to 60fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
BrandGoogleAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Wireless Connectivity802.11ac Wi-Fi; 2.4GHz and 5GHz; Bluetooth 4.2Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsHDMI output; USB-C power input; Ethernet through optional Ethernet power adapterHDMI output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapter (10/100Mbps)
Casting / Network FeaturesGoogle Cast from supported phone, tablet and laptop apps; Google Home setupMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free Alexa

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Brand / ModelGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD), 2022Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMM
Streamer TypeHDMI streaming dongle4K streaming stick
Operating SystemAndroid TV OS with Google TV interfaceFire OS 6 (Android 7.1)
Memory / Storage1.5 GB RAMRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB
Processor / Graphics—SoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Maximum Resolution1080p HDR at up to 60fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10; HDR10+; HLG
Video Decoding / Codecs—HEVC/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
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby Atmos HDMI pass-through with compatible content and equipmentDolby 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
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Streaming / Smart FeaturesGoogle TV personalized recommendations and user profiles; Google Assistant voice search; streaming apps; Google Photos and Google Meet castingAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlGoogle Assistant Voice Remote; microphone, Bluetooth 4.2 and infrared TV/receiver control; accelerometer; 2 AAA batteriesAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxSnow; device: 162.5 × 61 × 12.5 mm, 55 g; 1.5 m power cable; 5 V DC / 1.5 A power supply; voice remote: 122 × 38 × 18 mm, 63 g, with 2 AAA batteriesDevice: 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 support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).
  • Both support Ethernet.

In summary

Get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD if you want Amazon Fire TV with Alexa and 4K streaming, or the Google Chromecast with Google TV if you would rather have Google TV with Google Cast.

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