Verdict: The cheapest way to make an HD TV smart, or to replace a slow built-in TV app system. If your TV is 4K, the Fire TV Stick 4K is the better buy.
Good for
- 1080p TVs, bedrooms and kitchens
- Simple control: the Alexa Voice Remote handles TV power and volume
- Travel: it’s slim and can run off the TV’s USB port
Skip it if
- You have a 4K TV and want 4K streaming
- You want the fastest menus; the 4K Max is quicker
Key specs
| Video | Full HD (1080p); HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG support |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Memory / storage | 1GB RAM / 8GB |
| Remote | Alexa Voice Remote with TV power and volume buttons |
| Power | Can be powered from the TV’s USB port |
How it compares
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: the pick for 4K TVs
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: faster, with Wi-Fi 6E
Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (Amazon announcement · AFTVnews spec comparison); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
