Fire TV Stick Vs Xiaomi Mi TV Stick: We Explain Which One To Choose

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loss media player For televisions they serve to give a second life to devices purchased before the arrival of smart TVs and for which the time has not yet come to replace them. In this comparison, we face two models that have a lot in common with each other, such as Amazon Fire TV or Xiaomi TV Stick, but whose differences will determine the balance between buying one or the other.

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Technical details

	Amazon Fire Stick TV	Xiaomi Mi TV Stick
Output resolution	1080p and 720p up to 60 fps	Up to 1080@60 FPS
Processor and RAM	Quad-core D 1,7 GHz	Quad-core Cortex-A53 Mali 450 GPU 1 GB
storage	8GB	8 GB
Dimensions and weight	86 x 30 x 13 mm; 32 grams.	92,4 x 30,2 x 15,2 mm 28.5 grams (without regulator)
connection	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2,4 GHz / 5 GHz), HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth 5.0	Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz Bluetooth 4.2 HDMI Micro USB (Power)
operating system	Based on FireOS, Android	Android TV 9 Built-in Google Chromecast
Supported video formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264 and VP9	VP9-10 H.265 H.264 VC-1
sound	Dolby Audio	DTS, Dolby
Accessories	Remote control with Alexa and quick access buttons	Remote control with voice control

Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice control

*Some prices may have changed since last review

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

*Some prices may have changed since last review

Fire TV vs Xiaomi TV Stick Comparison Category wise

Design

There isn’t much to add in this department, as both models have almost identical layouts. The only differences in dimensions that are barely noticeable to the eye, both have dongle formats for connecting to televisions via HDMI. They do not include a flexible cable in case of Google Chromecast.

Image resolution and audio format

We hardly find any difference in this sense, as both are capable of playing content in Full HD at 1080p and 60 FPS, showing a quality and fluid image.

In terms of sound, both have similar standards for offering quality audio. Both Fire TV Sitco and Chromecast models have support for Dolby Atmos.

Operating System: Everything depends on FireOS or Android TV

This is the point that makes the most difference and can tip the balance between one model or the other. Amazon Copies opts for the most well-known FireOSWhile Xiaomi integrates the Android TV interface, Swadeshi.

The Fire TV Stick is the most notable operating system Simplicity and intuitiveness of its interface. The Xiaomi system, for its part, is distinguished by an interface design that is more recognizable than Android tablets and mobile phones. There is a large catalog of apps To download from your store. Similarly, through integration with Chromecast technology, we can instantly send all kinds of content from our mobile.

Connections and connections

At the connectivity level, the two devices have the same thing, which is an HDMI output, a USB port, and the necessary input for the power cable.

In terms of wireless connectivity, there are both Dual-band 802.11 WiFi and BluetoothAlthough the Fire TV Stick has reached version 5.0 compared to the 4.2 of the Xiaomi model.

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In terms of design, they look like two controls from the same factory, with an elongated and rectangular layout. The Fire TV Stick remote has direct access to major streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Amazon Music, in addition to including a button to interact with Alexa.

The Xiaomi TV Stick accessory, in addition to including a button for Google Assistant instead of Alexa, adds access to Netflix and Prime Video, Disney+ and Amazon Music leave the options behind. Therefore, Amazon’s Fire TV wins slightly in this category.

Why Choose Fire TV Stick?

Controllers have more direct access to streaming platforms
It also has a more current version of Bluetooth, which improves connectivity with other devices

Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice control

*Some prices may have changed since last review