Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite vs Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

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Fire TV Stick Lite compared with Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

	AmazonFire TV Stick Lite	GoogleChromecast with Google TV (HD)
Overview
Released
Released	2020	September 2022
Video and audio
Resolution
Resolution	1080p	1080p
HDR
HDR	HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG	HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Video
Video	HEVC, H.264 and VP9 decoding up to 1080p 60 fps	Up to 1080p HDR at 60 fps
HDR
HDR	–	HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG
Audio
Audio	HDMI passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos and DTS, according to Amazon’s developer specifications; compatible receiving equipment and supported content required. PCWorld also tested Atmos passthrough; this is distinct from the standard Stick’s Dolby decoding.	Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby Atmos by HDMI pass-through
Performance
Software
Software	Fire OS	Google TV
Storage
Storage	8 GB	–
Chip details
Chip details	MT8695D; quad-core CPU at 1.7 GHz; IMG GE8300 GPU; 32-bit applications	–
Memory
Memory	1 GB DDR4 RAM	–
Storage
Storage	Internal storage includes operating software	–
Software and services
Software and services	Fire OS 7 based on Android 9 (API level 28); build model AFTSS. Amazon announced shipping in selected countries the week after 24 September 2020, without an exact day.	–
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	No
Voice remote
Voice remote	Yes	Yes
Ports
Ports	HDMI plug and Micro-USB power; 10/100 Ethernet through a separate adapter, with no built-in Ethernet socket	HDMI (on a cable, plugs into the TV); USB-C for power; Ethernet via Google's Ethernet power adapter (sold separately)
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with 2 × 2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0; Miracast supported according to Amazon’s developer specifications	Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 4.2
Remote
Remote	Original Alexa Voice Remote Lite includes a microphone and guide button, but no television power, volume or mute controls; later remote bundles do not create another Stick hardware generation	Chromecast Voice Remote with Google Assistant button, IR for the TV, receiver or soundbar, and BLE 4.2; 2 × AAA (included); 122 × 38 × 18 mm, 63 g
Design
Type
Type	Stick	Stick
Power
Power	External power supply	5 V, 1.5 A power supply included; 1.5 m power cable
Size
Size	–	162.5 × 61 × 12.5 mm; 55 g