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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD vs Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite 2020

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 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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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 costs KSh 300 less.

Connections

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

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Quad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz processor
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
MediaTek MT8695D processor

Controls

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Alexa Voice Remote
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
Alexa Voice Remote Lite

Maximum resolution

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
1080p at up to 60fps
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
1920 × 1080 at up to 60fps

Processor / graphics

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Quad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
MediaTek MT8695D, quad-core 1.7GHz CPU

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

  • Lower price: KSh 7,000 (vs KSh 7,300).

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite

  • MediaTek MT8695D processor.
  • Fire OS 7.

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PriorityAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite
ConnectionsDual-band Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
PerformanceQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHz processorMediaTek MT8695D processor
ControlsAlexa Voice RemoteAlexa Voice Remote Lite
Maximum resolution1080p at up to 60fps1920 × 1080 at up to 60fps
Processor / graphicsQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHzMediaTek MT8695D, quad-core 1.7GHz CPU
Memory / storage1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal storage1GB DDR4 RAM, 8GB internal storage

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
BrandAmazonAmazon

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi; BluetoothDual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi; 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsHDMI output; USB power inputHDMI output; Micro-USB power input
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; hands-free Alexa through a linked EchoMiracast display mirroring; hands-free Alexa through a linked Echo

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
Streamer TypeHDMI streaming stickHDMI streaming stick
Processor / GraphicsQuad-core CPU up to 1.7 GHzMediaTek MT8695D; quad-core 1.7GHz CPU; IMG GE8300 GPU
Memory / Storage1 GB RAM; 8 GB internal storage1GB DDR4 RAM; 8GB internal storage
Operating System—Fire OS 7; Android 9 base

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
Maximum Resolution1080p at up to 60fps1920 × 1080 at up to 60fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HDR10+; HLGHDR10; 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 1080p at 60 fps; MPEG-2 up to 1080p at 60 fps; H.263, VP8 and MPEG-4 up to 1080p at 30 fps

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
Audio Features / FormatsHDMI pass-through: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos and DTS; AAC-LC; HE-AAC; FLAC; MP3; Vorbis; Opus; PCM/WAVHDMI pass-through: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos and DTS; AAC-LC; HE-AAC; FLAC; MP3; Vorbis; Opus; PCM/WAV

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa voice search; Fire TV streaming apps; compatible smart-home controlAlexa voice search; Fire TV apps; Fire TV mobile app control; VoiceView; screen magnifier; Text Banner; closed captions and audio description
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice RemoteAlexa Voice Remote Lite; microphone and navigation/playback controls; no TV power or volume buttons

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick HDAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxUSB powered; supplied Fire TV Stick HD and Alexa Voice RemoteBlack; 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 Guide

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Fire TV platform.
  • Both stream in Full HD.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both reach up to 60 fps.

In summary

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is the better buy, as it costs less.

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