Should YOU Pay More? Apple TV 4K vs Fire TV 4k Max

I can't stand the Fire TV's interface. It is so cluttered and clunky. Apple TV is the overall best, but for people that want a cheaper option, I would recommend going with a Roku over a Fire TV as Roku is also cheap, but has a much better interface than Fire TV as well.

Been using Apple TV for years now. Have all four TV's hooked up. I recently moved and used a fire tv as the apple tv's were still hidden in a box. And like stated, the fire tv got the job done but I did notice was not as smooth, I did miss the up next feature and how all of my content was all in one place. I feel it is worth the extra dollars for the Apple TV. Thanks for the great videos

As somebody with an Apple 4K TV it’s worth it but I have two TVs but I also want to do stuff that the fire stick can do that the Apple TV just can’t do because of legal reasons. There’s is an app called Stremio The only Apple devices have an organizer, for you can’t actually watch movies off of it because technically, they’re streaming Torrents

I have just about every streaming service out there, but that one app that I want for the fire stick can watch movies that are in theaters and everything else or shows that are no longer on other streaming services and let you have to pay for the episode per episode, which sucks I’m not gonna do that they got a lot of movies that way to that or maybe 10 years old but they want you to pay three dollars per movie even though they should be like on Pluto TV or any of those for free by now but they still want to charge you for them

Over the years I have moved away from Amazon FireTV products to Apple TV 1080p and several 4k units on tv’s whose streaming interfaces have not kept up. You omitted discussing the Apple :4k TV has an Ethernet port. This is really the best way to get the best streaming experience. Period. The Amazon Fire TV are glitchy and I had several error out doing updates…. With my dedicated Media Room the Apple 4k TV works well with my Denon receiver and TV monitor. Once you get every device working in harmony, you can operate the entire system from one remote. Enjoy!

I have two Sony TVs. One with Android tv and one with the newer Google tv interface. Is it worth upgrading to Apple TV on these already smart TVs?

Fire tv is slow AF even half of the memory empty

If you desire audiophile (24 bit audio) music, then the Firestick 4K Max is what you need. Apple TV 4K does not stream it. Moreover, Apple claims Apple Music streams 24 bit audio, but I have been unable to confirm that. My streaming sticks connect to the HDMI ports of an Anthem AVM 70 (preamp). Then the AVM 70 DAC converts the signal to analog and it is sends it to amplifiers and then to my speakers. I have audiophile speakers in my main room and ordinary in-walls in my zone 2. The difference between 16 bit audio (CD quality) and 24 bit audio is striking in both rooms. As I stated above, Apple TV 4K specs do not include 24 bit audio, But Apple claims that the iPhones and iPads can stream it (BTW airplay can not). So I purchased an Apple USB-C to HDMI cable ($69) and connected my iPad to my AVM 70. My iPad said the song was 24 bit, but my AVM 70 (which tells me what signal it receives) said 16 bit. So I am very disappointed that Apple music claims claims 24 bit audio, but I can't listen to it on my audiophile speakers which is very disappointing considering the price of Apple TV 4K. Like an earlier poster I had the Firestick 4K, which I got rid of because it was so slow. The Firestick 4K Max is much faster (no problem loading apps) and Amazon Music has a large inventory of 24 bit audio which sounds awesome. My AVM 70 confirms 24 bit signal. Amazon music for Prime members who have the firestick is only $4.99/month. Also, I tried the Chrome Cast with Google TV 4K stick because chrome cast claims 24 bit audio. I could not confirm 24 bit audio, despite google tech support.

I hate amazon

Wow! I live in the apple eco system, I phones, I pads, macs, AirPods. Have even had two apples TVs. I use fire sticks for my TVs. Amazon offers a ton more free programming than apple. Has great integration with any add on streaming services I buy through Prime. I love the guide as it integrates all my channels in one place Apple TV has no feature. What really blew me away was your comments that Apple was great for smart home. Amazon completely blows apple out of the water. You see that blue button on the remote ? That gives you Alexa without needing a echo….
The Fire stick also gives you a smart home screen and even links to your security cameras. You should really dive deeper into that stick.

I own the fire stick

Apple TV is fuc_ing s_it: a waste of money!

What a waste. The picture quality is so dark and dim when you're watching anything through the fire stick. Even with HDR switched off 😡

I Will Have Apple TV. Eden Has Her Fire Stick TV

How does the Apple tv pair/work with AirPods vs firestick and AirPods?
If I login to Netflix on one Apple TV will i automatically be logged in in the other Apple TVs at home? Can the fire TVs do that?

Apple anything can shampoo my crotch...

I'm surprised you didn't mention that out of the box Apple TV has no internet browser. You can only get one through a hack where you need to plug in your laptop and mess around with third party software. Having a browser is a big deal if the website where you watch videos doesn't have a good TV app or any at all. Fire Sticks can use any browser including the native one and can side load any Android app without any form of jailbreak right on the device. The only benefit I had with an older Apple TV was that I could use it seamlessly to mirror my Macbook Pro. The Fire TV's mirroring was a bit sluggish, but I don't have the latest version.

You can’t use an Apple TV if you want to use a VPN service. With a fire stick, you can.

I don’t really get why anybody still would get one of these… every tv already is smart??

I have both and I’ve noticed interruptions (buffering?) with the Fire Stick. Not with Apple TV.

But I love you tube! Bummer Apple! 😮 I may have to do as your mom; happy with my iPhone iPad but stick with Fire tv. 😎 You’re wonderfully informative dude. Thanks! Subscribed 🙋🏻‍♀️🎄🎅🏼

Enjoy your video and personality. Your info is helpful, especially as I'm not a techy! I do have an AppleTV 4K HDR 32GB older version 2018. Was going to get a Firestick. Now I think I'll keep the Apple TV. Trying to eliminate expensive costs with all of these individual channels to buy. DirecTV, etc. Even with an AppleTV I still have to purchase the channels, so I don't see how either one saves me money? Keep sharing your information.

I have both. The Apple TV is cleaner and faster. But I actually like all the info the Firestick throws at you on the home page when I’m undecided about what I want to watch. The sound and video on the Apple TV is better though. I have it connected via Ethernet. Plus the Firestick has the ability to get certain apps. I love both but prefer the performance of the Apple TV.

Hey Craig enjoyed your video with the fire stick and the Apple TV you always have plenty of info and for that I thank you. I do have a question you were saying that we can use the Apple TV for a home hub so my question is can I incorporate my ring security to my house with the Apple hub ? Thanks for your information and keep making these videos thanks

Definitely a preference thing because I have both, and I love firestick better

Can buy 4 firestick 4ks for the price of one Apple TV. Apple over priced per usual.

I know this is old and I have bought the apple tv 4k 2022. I love the Amazon Fire Tv 4k max and honestly if just internet streaming would stay with Firestick. But I have a plex server and scrolling through my plex movie library is painflly slow on the fireTv but silky smooth and fast on Apple and for that the extra cost of Apple is worth it

I've had 4 Firestick 4K, and eventually after daily use, they glitch and the interface slows down. The WIFI seems to slow down as well. I just had to reset my main one to factory default because I couldn't get over 5mb download.

Fire stick 4k max is $24.99 for Prime members.

Right now, this price is showing to me, with same day delivery.

Unfortunately I only made it thru about 6 minutes. I don’t understand the language and terminology he is saying. All I want to do is dump my $175/ month cable bill for a system that is cheaper. I didnt think this was going in that direction to help me. I might have to just get a old fashion antenna. I saw the fire stick 4k max on sale at Amazon prime day and thought hmmm , this seems great…now I’m more confused than ever

I bought the Apple TV 4K then returned it a week later. It’s literally the same thing as having an iPhone on your tv screen it’s pointless. I got the fire stick 4k max instead it’s 100x better.

I originally had a firestick 4K due to the lower price but after inappropriate ads were showing on the FireStick with the kiddos watching it was the last straw. I unplugged my Firestick and replaced it with a ATV 4K and couldn't be happier. Now having had both, ATV 4K is worth the extra money. Your getting a much faster UI, no advertising, a HomeKit hub, Superfast Ethernet & Wifi6. Sure they both support the same video formats but the ATV 4K just seems to look much better on the same screen for some reason. Its interface is perfectly smooth, fast and beautiful. If grandma just needs a streamer the firestick is fine - she just have to live with the ads.

Firestick dowloader app is great to get movie apps

One reason I see is enough to chose Apple TV is Apple customer support. I don't know about Amazon but I'm amazed by Apple Support when you need.

I have both
There is no comparison
Apple TV 4K is immensely better then the Amazon 4K fire stick
I have never ever had any lag with the Apple TV
I constantly have to go in to the fire stick cache to clear it out so the stick stops lagging or freezing
Apple TV costs a lot more
But it’s worth it for the performance.

The fire sticks are junk, pay the extra for the apple tv, like I just did. I went through 2 fire sticks in just over a year, they break down all the time. I even have one of those two not even work out of the box and had to bring it back to get another. So technically I had 3 fire sticks in about 18 months.

I just got my fire stick 4k max today I had tonup I still had the fire stick 3gen

I like my ATV 4K because it has excillent iPhone and AirPod integration such as iPhone remote,FaceTime in your TV, and they have a function to find your remote, keyboard function using your phone, etc. in other words, it keeps your ATV and your other Apple devices talking to each other.

I had my Firestick 4K Max for a while, they are amazing but they can be slow and full of adverts. The Apple TV 4K is worth it in nearly every way. Think of it this way, an Apple TV box is gonna last 5+ years. That works out to 30 or less a year for a premium device that offers the best user experience in the streaming world. It now supports VPN, which for me was the biggest thing stopping me using ATV. Now, it’s no competition.

Lot of apple d*** riders here

I have apple tv since 2016 and still working great up to now

The picture quality is much better on the Apple TV. But u can vpn on the fire stick

I have Amazon fire tv

Great review. To the point and realistic. Earned a like and follow 👍.

Question I think u can watch 4 games on apple but not on fire stick but I don't have fire stick 4k just 3rd generation so let me know

Thanks! You convinced me to get the Apple TV 4K 😂❤

Can I cast air play with a fire stick

You can’t honestly believe there’s 3x the features to justify 3x the price of the Apple TV. For $50 4K Max has everything you could need

Obviously the Apple TV