# Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) (Amazon) and Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) (Apple) among streaming devices. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) is the cheaper of the two at $49.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $49.99 | $129 |
| Brand | Amazon | Apple |
| Released | 2023-10 | 2022-11 |
| Max resolution | 4K | 4K |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Processor | MediaTek MT7921 2.0 GHz quad-core | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Storage (GB) | 8 | 64 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Remote voice | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |

## Key differences

- Processor: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) MediaTek MT7921 2.0 GHz quad-core vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Apple A15 Bionic
- Storage (GB): Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) 8 vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) 64

## What reviewers say

**Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)** — Four whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, Engadget, PCWorld/TechHive, What Hi-Fi) hands-on reviewed the 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K and unanimously call it the best streaming box, praising blazing A15 speed, the ad-free interface and a $50 price cut. Only Tom's Guide stopwatch-measured load times, clocking Netflix in 1 second and Disney Plus in 4. Gripes: still pricey, limited ports and no bundled HDMI cable. (4 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)
- Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen): https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs/ (apple.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/streaming-devices/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-vs-apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) ($49.99) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ($129) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/streaming-devices/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-vs-apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen/
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