Here’s the Deal
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When comparing Apple TV vs FireTV Stick, the Slant community recommends FireTV Stick for most people. In the question“What are the best devices to stream Netflix to a TV?” FireTV Stick is ranked 2nd while Apple TV is ranked 7th.
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Pros
Pro Seamless Airplay support
The Apple TV works seamlessly with Airplay for streaming from Apple devices.
Pro Simple consistent UI
All apps need to conform to the Apple TV UI, meaning they all act similarly.
Pro Cheap
Pro Unifies a lot of content through apps
Netflix, Amazon Video, some cable platforms.
Pro Reliable
Cons
Con No built-in Chromecast
Unlike official Androidtv devices it has no Chromecast built-in.
Con Remote is very easy to lose
The remote is incredibly small and can easily fall between couch cushions.
Con Aged
Compared to newer internet TV options, the Apple TV is a lot less powerful, and has less capabilities, such as not supporting games or voice search.