Comparison: Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite Vs. Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

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The world has become technologically smart, and the developers have found solutions for every technical issue. These days, we have technology that can extend the limits of a particular electronic object. One example of such a gadget would be a TV Stick that acts as a media streaming device that the users can plug into an HDTV and get access to movies, TV shows, apps, and games. These TV Sticks are available from a few companies, but only the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite and Xiaomi Mi TV Stick stand out amongst all.

Both these devices have a few similarities, but they are also unique on their own. Their price also varies. These are built to convert your old and boring TV into a smart TV. If you, as a consumer, are confused about purchasing the perfect TV Stick, then use the comparison below to determine the one suitable for your requirements.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite

The package of Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite comes with all the essentials you will need to set up and experience a smart TV with ease. It is integrated with 50% more power than Fire TV Stick (previous generation). The Fire TV Stick Lite delivers quick app starts and fast streaming in Full HD. It comes with Alexa Voice Remote Lite support. So, with a single press and hold on the voice button, you can ask Alexa to find, launch, and control content on your TV screen. You can easily search and enjoy thousands of movies, TV shows, apps, and games. Alexa voice assistants can also play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, and set alarms.

The Fire TV Stick Lite supports picture quality of up to 1080p Full HD with support for HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, and HLG. It also supports HDMI pass-through for Dolby Atmos Audio. It uses Quad-core 1.7 GHz, and IMG GE8300 GPU. You receive 8GB of internal storage along with Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy. Pair it with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones, video game controllers, etc. to enjoy all the benefits.

Streaming on Fire TV becomes effortless with its intuitive and easy-to-use Fire TV Home Screen. It includes thousands of channels, Alexa skills, and apps, including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, and HBO. Subscription fees may apply. Use Prime membership to access 500,000+ movies and TV episodes. It supports Live TV which will enable you to watch your favorite live news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others. Run IMDb TV, Tubi, Pluto TV, etc. to access over 20,000 free movies and TV shows.

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

The Mi TV Stick is a lightweight and portable streaming media player that’s powered by Android TV. You can easily carry it in your pocket. Since it doesn’t require any cables, you can easily plug the stick into any TV, monitor, or projector with an HDMI port to turn it into a smart TV. After connecting it to the device, turn on the Wi-Fi connection, and the setup procedure will complete. You can start exploring without muddling into the additional setup process. Using Google Play Store, you can easily download your favorite streaming and gaming apps and stay entertained for hours. You can watch Red Bull TV, Twitch, Disney+, HBO, and more.

Since the Mi TV Stick is powered by Android TV 9.0, it supports voice search and Chromecast to connect you to a world of content. You can not only catch up on your favorite TV shows, but can also play games, watch the news, or turn on the radio. With a single press on the mic button on your remote, you can quickly find anything you want to watch, including shows, songs, or ask about the weather. It has dedicated buttons to Netflix and Prime Video for direct access to these streaming services. You can also use voice commands to control other smart devices in your home.

With a built-in Chromecast, you can easily cast videos and other content from your phone, tablet, or laptop directly to your TV screen in 1080p. You can also cast from your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or laptop to your TV. Mi TV Stick supports both DTS and Dolby multichannel HD audio decoding, which results in a smoother, dynamic, immersive and more realistic stereo surround sound during ultra HD Blu-ray video playback.

As we mentioned before, both devices have their unique qualities and features that will interest different users and fulfill different requirements. Currently, the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick global version is available for $35, whereas the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is available for $30.

Everleig is a Blog expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2003. As a technical expert, Everleig has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as askme.uk.com

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