Android TV or FireTV Stick?

Question

I asked this in r/FireTV, and it looks like I'm getting downvoted. I'm hoping this question is in the right place.

I'm looking to purchase a new 4K TV, and wanted to figure out if I should look at an Android TV or remain with my 4K FireTV Stick.

For hardware, I use a Yamaha YST-800 soundbar with subwoofer, which integrates directly with my FireTV Remote. For software, I only have a Netflix subscription, and have sideloaded SmartTubeNext and Kodi for other viewing requirements.

Would there be any inherent quality difference between the a native Android TV and using my FireTV Stick?

rodude123 · Accepted Answer

honestly it depends on the phone you use and wether you use alexa or not. If you're like me that uses Google assistant a lot and uses an android phone then a google tv enabled tv or something like the chrome cast stick with Google tv makes sense. You already have fire stick, if it's 4K then you're fine. No need to change.

Sgt-JimmyRustles · Answer

Get a shield tv pro, you'll thank me later.

pawdog · Answer

The TV, dependinding on which one you get may be a nice ugrade over tthe Fire TV device. Better UI, better store, no sideloading of Kodi needed. Worse case senario, you keep using your Fire Stick if you don't like it.