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When comparing Xbox OS vs Fire OS, the Slant community recommends Xbox OS for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” Xbox OS is ranked 7th while Fire OS is ranked 11th.
Specs
Available OnXbox devices
Based OnWindows 10
Default Desktop EnvironmentXbox UI
DeveloperMicrosoft
Init-SystemService Control Manager
LicenseProprietary
Main UsageGaming console, set top box
OS FamilyWindows NT
Official Supported Architecturesamd64/x86_64
OriginUSA
Package ManagerMS Store
Available OnFire TV devices
Based OnAndroid Open Source Project (AOSP)
Default Desktop EnvironmentFire TV Launcher
DeveloperAmazon
Init-SystemAndroid init
LicenseProprietary on top of Android TV
Main Usageset top box
OS FamilyLinux (AOSP-based)
Official Supported ArchitecturesARM
OriginUSA
Package ManagerAPK, Amazon App Store
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Pros
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Pro Sideloading
Since it is based on Android you can sideload any Android app.
Pro Cheap devices
Amazon FireTV devices are cheap and have often a discount.
Cons
Con Vendor lock-in
You have to use their services their app store and so on. There is no way to sideload apps.
Con Power demanding
On the XBox One it needs about 90-100 watts of you play a netflix movie.
Con Ads
There are plenty of ads for Amazon Prime or products.
Con Amazon account
Needs an Amazon account.
Con Focuses on Amazon content
The main purpose of the stick is to provide a portal to Amazon's various online services.
Con Proprietary
The UI is proprietary software.