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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD vs Amazon Fire Stick 4K

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Quad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 1080p at up to 60fps.
  • HDR / video features: HDR10.
  • Memory / storage: 1 GB RAM.
KSh 7,000In Stock
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Amazon Fire Stick 4K

Amazon Fire Stick 4K

  • 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 8,200In 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
Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDKSh 9,000
Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
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 Stick 4K is the stronger choice: it has 4K streaming and offers Dolby Vision HDR, while the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD only costs KSh 1,200 less.

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Amazon Fire Stick 4K
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Quad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz processor
Amazon Fire Stick 4K
MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor

Video & HDR

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

Audio

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

Maximum resolution

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
1080p at up to 60fps
Amazon Fire Stick 4K
3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

  • Lower price: KSh 7,000 (vs KSh 8,200).
  • Streamer type: HDMI streaming stick.

Amazon Fire Stick 4K

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

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PriorityAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
ConnectionsDual-band Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
PerformanceQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz processorMediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668 processor
Video & HDR1080p output with HDR104K output with Dolby Vision
AudioHDMI pass-through: Dolby DigitalDolby Atmos
Maximum resolution1080p at up to 60fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
Processor / graphicsQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHzSoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
BrandAmazonAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi; BluetoothDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsHDMI output; 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 HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018); AFTMM
Streamer TypeHDMI streaming stick4K streaming stick
Processor / GraphicsQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHzSoC: MediaTek MTK8695 + MT7668; CPU: quad-core 1.7GHz; GPU: IMG GE8300
Memory / Storage1 GB RAM; 8 GB internal storageRAM: 1.5GB DDR4; Storage: 8GB
Operating System—Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
Maximum Resolution1080p 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 HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
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 HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa voice search; Fire TV streaming apps; compatible smart-home controlAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice RemoteAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire Stick 4K
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxUSB powered; supplied Fire TV Stick HD and Alexa Voice RemoteDevice: 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 Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both reach up to 60 fps.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).

In summary

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

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