Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen vs Google Chromecast With Google TV 4K
Verdict: Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen wins with Wi-Fi 6E and 16GB storage versus Chromecast's 8GB and older Wi-Fi per grounded specs. Chromecast is cheaper at $49 but trails in connectivity and capacity. Both support 4K Dolby Vision/Atmos but Fire TV's 2023-10 release makes it the stronger pick for performance.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen lists at $39.99 while Google Chromecast With Google TV 4K lists at $73.49 — Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen undercuts Google Chromecast With Google TV 4K by $33.5 (84%).
Winner: Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen
Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen: 8/10
Google Chromecast With Google TV 4K: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen | Google Chromecast With Google TV 4K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MEDIATEK MT8698 | Amlogic S905D3G |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB (no change) |
| Storage | Internal | 8GB (no change) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
| CPU | MEDIATEK MT8698 | Google TV Gen 2 (replaced by newer model) |
Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen
What works
- Wi-Fi 6E support for faster streaming
- 16GB storage for more apps
- Dolby Vision and Atmos support
What doesn't
- Higher price at $60
- Released later but still 2023 model
Google Chromecast With Google TV 4K
What works
- Lower price at $49
- Dolby Vision and Atmos support
- Google TV interface with broad app ecosystem
What doesn't
- Only 8GB storage limits app installs
- No Wi-Fi 6E support
Bottom line
Our pick: Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2ND Gen.
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