In the midst of the rise of streaming platforms, there are still many reasons to Buy a Fire TV Stick by Amazon or a TV Box by Xiaomi. You may want to convert an old TV into “Smart” or you simply want to try another way of consuming content on that screen. But deciding that you want to buy one of these devices is just the first step. The next, and perhaps the most important, is to choose which one best fits what you are looking for.
As with any other category of technology products, the decision is not always easy. Several factors come into play that should be evaluated before investing our money. And this is where the WorldOfSoftware team comes in: we like to try things so you don’t have to. Ana Boria, who has already thoroughly analyzed devices such as the Plaud Note Pro or several smart watches, has decided this time to put her television to the test to clear up any doubts.
Two ways to bring streaming to your television
In this Versus, our partner compares the Amazon Fire Stick and the Xiaomi TV Box in key aspects such as image quality. “If we talk about image quality, both devices support content 4K a 60fps“, in addition to being compatible with HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision content,” he comments. And that’s where the interesting part begins. If the two share these specifications, the question arises almost by itself: are there really reasons to choose one over the other?
Ana’s tests go further and also address an aspect that for many users can make a difference: the installation of applications. “Last year Amazon announced that it would begin to block some unofficial applications and even the download of APKs,” he explains, pointing out a relevant difference between both proposals. Now, the situation may not be as clear-cut as it seems at first glance, and in the video you will find the keys to understanding what is happening.
The analysis also focuses on other important sections such as the operating system, connectivity or gaming, a field that is increasingly gaining more weight in this type of devices. “With both devices I have been able to install the applicationsconnect the controls and play, but I have not had a perfect experience with both of them,” our colleague advances.
If you want to discover which round each device won, which ended up winning in this Versus and what conclusions Ana drew after testing them thoroughly, we invite you to watch the video that we have just published on our YouTube channel. And, as always, we’d love to read from you in the comments: your feedback helps us continue fine-tuning our testing and also inspires future analysis.
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