流媒体服务之战如火如荼，没有人能完全确定Apple TV 4K 还是Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K是更好的选择。两者都可以将普通电视变成智能电视，并且都可以对智能家居进行一定程度的控制。也就是说，最好的流媒体设备依赖于多个功能。
Apple TV 4K 和Amazon Fire Stick都可以流式传输您喜欢的一些内容，但您的正确选择取决于您最参与的生态系统和您自己的个人喜好。
价格和负担能力(Price And Affordability)
Apple TV 4K的32GB 型号起价为 179 美元，64GB 型号起价为 199 美元。如果您想要Apple TV HD 32 GB 选项，则需要 150 美元。更实惠的选择是从二手零售商处寻找出售的上一代Apple TV。(Apple)
Amazon Fire Stick 4K 版售价 50 美元，高清版售价 40 美元。
马上，Amazon Fire Stick是更实惠的选择，但它也缺乏Apple TV 4K 所没有的特性和功能。如果您正在寻找同等水平的产品，Amazon Fire TV Cube是一款功能更强大的流媒体设备，提供更多选择，但价格为 120 美元——仍然比Apple TV 4K 更实惠。
优胜者(Winner) 价格(Price)：亚马逊火棒
特征(Features)
这两种设备之间的真正比较点在于功能。尽管Apple TV 是更昂贵的选择，但除了带有(Apple)Apple标志 之外，还有其他原因。
苹果电视(Apple TV)
Apple TV 支持HDR 10 和杜比视界(HDR 10 and Dolby Vision)。在音频方面，它支持杜比(Dolby 5.1)5.1、7.1 、杜比全景声(Dolby Atmos)和空间音频(Spatial Audio)。Apple TV 4K 是一个位于显示器旁边的盒子。虽然形状很小，但您需要一个地方来放置它。它不像其他流媒体设备那样插入HDMI端口。
Apple TV 4K 配备触控式Siri Remote(Siri Remote)，可让您精确控制屏幕光标。您还可以使用语音控制来请求仅在Apple TV 上提供的独家内容，例如Apple Fitness+或Apple Arcade。
如果您对Apple生态系统投入巨资，Apple TV 是一个不错的选择。您可以将 iPhone 用作Apple TV 的遥控器。有一个适用于Android手机(Android)的(is)应用程序，但它来自第三方公司并且没有经过充分审查 - 唯一的官方支持来自Apple。Apple TV 提供的一个主要好处是以太网(Ethernet)端口可提供更稳定的质量。
亚马逊火棒(Amazon Fire Stick)
Amazon Fire Stick 4K支持HDR10 、HDR10 HDR10+和杜比视界(Dolby Vision)。它还支持杜比全景声(Dolby Atmos)、杜比 7.1(Dolby 7.1)环绕声、HDMI音频直通和 2 声道立体声。Fire Stick 4K可插入电视上的HDMI插槽，但随附可用于改善信号的HDMI电缆延长器。(HDMI)它还可以通过电视接收电源，或者可以选择插入插座以获得更好的性能。
支持 Alexa 的语音遥控器允许您仅使用语音搜索内容，还包含四个快捷按钮：Amazon Prime Video、Netflix、Hulu和Disney+。虽然Fire Stick 4K的设计考虑了Prime Video，但它在流式传输其他类型的内容方面表现出色。
如果您家中有其他Alexa设备，Fire Stick是一个很好的补充。您可以通过手机上的Alexa应用程序控制它，也可以通过任何Echo设备控制它。Fire Stick纤薄的外形使其非常适合那些在电视附近没有太多空间的人 - 就像它安装在高高的墙上一样。
优胜者(Winner) 特点(Features)：Apple TV
流媒体服务(Streaming Services)
Amazon Fire Stick和Apple TV都提供您可能需要的大多数流媒体服务。这两个平台都可以流式传输Spotify、Netflix、Hulu和其他流媒体应用程序。
Fire Stick很长一段时间不支持HBO Max，但现在支持了。两者最大的区别在于Apple TV 支持AirPlay和来自 iTunes 的流媒体，而Fire Stick则不支持。
根据应用研究公司 42matters 的数据， Apple(Apple) TV App Store上共有 17,122 个应用程序，而Fire TV上只有 14,798 个应用程序。
除了视频流之外，两个平台上都有很多音乐流媒体服务，比如Apple Music。
优胜者(Winner) 流媒体(Streaming)：Apple TV
赌博(Gaming)
当然，这两种设备的目标更多是家庭影院设置和流媒体电视节目，而不是游戏，但有一定比例的人口将游戏流式传输到他们的设备。
Apple TV 可以访问Apple Arcade，这是 iOS 上一些最佳游戏的精选列表。这些游戏远远超出了典型的手机游戏，包括真正的、多小时的RPG(RPGs)和其他体验。
您可以通过Fire TV流式传输Amazon Luna 。流媒体服务类似于Google Stadia ，每月向Amazon Prime 订阅者(Amazon Prime subscribers)提供轮换的游戏列表。取决于您的 Wi-Fi，性能可能并不完美，但Luna充满了无需 PC 或控制台即可玩的控制台游戏。
赢家(Winner) 游戏(Gaming)：领带
智能家居性能(Smart Home Performance)
这两个平台的电视遥控器都提供了Chromecast、Roku流媒体棒或任何其他竞争对手都没有提供的东西：对智能设备的控制。
您可以使用HomePods来控制Apple TV 和其他Apple设备。与Alexa相比， (Alexa)HomeKit的(HomeKit)兼容设备(compatible devices)数量有限，但Apple生态系统的好处是您可以通过 iPad 和其他设备进行远程控制，因为Apple TV 充当HomeKit集线器。
Alexa是网络上最受欢迎的智能家居平台之一，任何Fire TV 设备都可以让您完全控制您的智能家居。您可以使用遥控器向Alexa 发出语音命令(voice commands to Alexa)、打开或关闭灯、更改Fire TV 的音量等等。
获胜者(Winner)：消防电视
总冠军：Apple TV(Winner: Apple TV)
最后，对于大多数人来说， Apple TV 是最好的流媒体。虽然它更贵，但Apple TV 充满了Fire TV 无法承受的功能。例如，您甚至可以通过蓝牙将耳机连接到(Bluetooth)Apple TV 。你不能用Fire TV 做到这一点。
Apple TV Vs Amazon Fire Stick: Which Is Better for Streaming?
The battle of the streaming services rages on, and no one can quite decide whether the Applе TV 4K or the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the bettеr pick. Both can turn a regυlar TV into a smart TV, and both give some measure of contrоl over the smart home. That said, the best streaming device relies on more than a few featυres.
Both the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick can stream some of your favorite content, but the right choice for you depends on the ecosystem you’re most involved in and your own personal preferences.
Price And Affordability
The Apple TV 4K starts at $179 for the 32GB model, or $199 for the 64GB model. If you want the Apple TV HD 32 GB option, you’re looking at $150. A more affordable option is to look for a previous-generation Apple TV for sale from a second-hand retailer.
The Amazon Fire Stick is $50 for the 4K version, or $40 for the HD version.
Right off the bat, the Amazon Fire Stick is the far more affordable option, but it also lacks features and capabilities that the Apple TV 4K does not. If you’re looking for a more on-par equivalent, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is a more powerful streaming device with a lot more options, but it costs $120 – still more affordable than the Apple TV 4K.
Winner Price: Amazon Fire Stick
Features
The true point of comparison between these two devices lies in the features. Though the Apple TV is the more expensive option, there’s a reason for that beyond bearing the Apple logo.
Apple TV
The Apple TV supports HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. On the audio front, it supports Dolby 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. The Apple TV 4K is a box that sits beside your display; though small in shape, you will need a place to set it down. It doesn’t stick into an HDMI port like other streaming devices.
The Apple TV 4K has a touch-enabled Siri Remote that gives you precise control over the on-screen cursor. You can also use voice control to request exclusive content found only on the Apple TV, like Apple Fitness+ or Apple Arcade.
If you’re heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple TV is a great pick. You can use your iPhone as a remote for the Apple TV. There is an app for Android phones, but it’s from a third-party company and not well-reviewed – the only official support comes from Apple. One major benefit the Apple TV offers is an Ethernet port for more consistent quality.
Amazon Fire Stick
The Amazon Fire Stick 4K supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. It also supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby 7.1 surround, HDMI audio pass-through, and 2-channel stereo. The Fire Stick 4K fits into an HDMI slot on your TV, but comes with an HDMI cable extender that can be used to improve signal. It can also receive power through the TV, or be optionally plugged into an outlet for better performance.
The Alexa-enabled voice remote allows you to search for content with only your voice, and also contains four shortcut buttons: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. While the Fire Stick 4K is designed with Prime Video in mind, it excels at streaming other types of content.
If you have other Alexa devices in your home, the Fire Stick is a great addition. You can control it via the Alexa app on your phone, or you can control it through any Echo device. The slim profile of the Fire Stick makes it perfect for people that don’t have a lot of space near their TV – like if it’s mounted high up on a wall.
Winner Features: Apple TV
Streaming Services
Both Amazon Fire Stick and Apple TV offer the majority of streaming services you could ask for. Both platforms can stream Spotify, Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming apps.
Fire Stick didn’t support HBO Max for a long time, but it does now. The biggest difference between the two is that Apple TV supports both AirPlay and streaming from iTunes, something that the Fire Stick does not.
According to the app research firm 42matters, there are a total of 17,122 apps on the Apple TV App Store, versus only 14,798 apps on the Fire TV.
Outside of video streaming, there are a lot of music streaming services on both platforms like Apple Music.
Winner Streaming: Apple TV
Gaming
Sure, both of these devices are aimed more at home theater setups and streaming TV shows than gaming, but there is a definite portion of the population that streams games to their devices.
Apple TV has access to Apple Arcade, a curated list of some of the best games available on iOS. These games go far beyond the typical mobile games and include genuine, multi-hour RPGs and other experiences.
You can stream Amazon Luna through Fire TV. The streaming service is similar to Google Stadia, with a rotating list of games available to Amazon Prime subscribers each month. The performance might not be perfect depending on your Wi-Fi, but Luna is full of console games you can play without the need for a PC or console.
Winner Gaming: Tie
Smart Home Performance
Both platform’s TV remotes offer something that neither Chromecast, the Roku streaming stick, or any of their other competitors offer: control over smart devices.
You can use HomePods to control the Apple TV and other Apple devices. HomeKit has a limited number of compatible devices versus Alexa, but the benefit of the Apple ecosystem is that you have remote control through iPad and other devices since the Apple TV acts as a HomeKit hub.
Alexa is one of the most popular smart home platforms on the web, and any Fire TV devices give you full control of your smart home. You can use the remote to give voice commands to Alexa and turn your lights on or off, change the volume on the Fire TV, and more.
Winner: Fire TV
Overall Winner: Apple TV
In the end, the Apple TV is the best streamer for most people. Though it’s more expensive, the Apple TV is chock-full of features the Fire TV just can’t stand up to. For example, you can even connect headphones to your Apple TV through Bluetooth. You can’t do that with Fire TV.
