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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD vs Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

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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Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)

Mi TV Stick (1080p, EU)

  • Runs Android TV 9.0.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 28.5 g.
KSh 7,680In 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
Amazon Fire Stick 4KKSh 8,200
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)KSh 10,000
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Our quick verdict

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is the better buy: it offers Dolby Atmos audio.

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Quad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz processor
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor

Audio

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
HDMI pass-through: Dolby Digital
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
Dolby and DTS multichannel decoding

Ports

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
HDMI output
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
HDMI ×1

Controls

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Alexa Voice Remote
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
Bluetooth voice remote with Google Assistant

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Lower price: KSh 7,000 (vs KSh 7,680).
  • Streamer type: HDMI streaming stick.

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor.
  • Streamer type: HD streaming stick.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.

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PriorityAmazon Fire TV Stick HDXiaomi Mi TV Stick
ConnectionsDual-band Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
PerformanceQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz processorCPU: quad-core Cortex-A53 processor
Video & HDR1080p output with HDR101080p output
AudioHDMI pass-through: Dolby DigitalDolby and DTS multichannel decoding
PortsHDMI outputHDMI ×1
ControlsAlexa Voice RemoteBluetooth voice remote with Google Assistant

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi; BluetoothDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 4.2
PortsHDMI output; USB power inputHDMI ×1; Micro-USB power ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; hands-free Alexa through a linked EchoChromecast built-in

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick HDXiaomi Mi TV Stick (1080p, 1st Gen)
Streamer TypeHDMI streaming stickHD streaming stick
Processor / GraphicsQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHzCPU: quad-core Cortex-A53; GPU: ARM Mali-450
Memory / Storage1 GB RAM; 8 GB internal storageRAM: 1GB; Storage: 8GB
Operating System—Android TV 9.0

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Maximum Resolution1080p at up to 60fps1920 × 1080, up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; 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 fpsVP9-10; HEVC/H.265; AVC/H.264; VC-1; MPEG-1/2/4; Real 8/9/10. Containers: RM, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS and MP4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Audio Features / FormatsHDMI pass-through: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos and DTS; AAC-LC; HE-AAC; FLAC; MP3; Vorbis; Opus; PCM/WAVDolby and DTS multichannel decoding; MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG audio

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa voice search; Fire TV streaming apps; compatible smart-home controlGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice RemoteBluetooth voice remote with Google Assistant; dedicated Netflix and Prime Video buttons

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDMi TV Stick (1080p, EU)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxUSB powered; supplied Fire TV Stick HD and Alexa Voice RemoteDevice: 92.4 × 30.2 × 15.2 mm; 28.5 g; Black. Power: Micro-USB. In the box: Mi TV Stick, remote, power adapter and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in Full HD.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use H.265 (video decoding / codecs).
  • Both use MP3 (audio features / formats).
  • Both support HDMI.

In summary

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is the better buy for almost everyone, with Dolby Atmos audio.

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