Amazon · Fire TV
Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen)
Amazon’s third-generation Full HD Fire TV Stick adds HDR playback and Dolby Atmos with an Alexa remote that controls compatible televisions.
Model history · 3 models, 2014–2020
- 2014Fire TV Stick (1st Gen)Compare
- 2016Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen)Compare
- 2020Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen)
- Type
- Stick
- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- Software
- Fire OS
What reviewers say
Both praised quick navigation, easy setup and reliable Full HD streaming. Stuff liked its picture and surround sound, while judging the upgrade modest. Tom’s Guide found Alexa responsive but criticised the heavy promotion of Amazon content. These assessments describe the original 2020 bundle and contemporary software.
From stuff.tv and tomsguide.com
Specifications
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- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Video
- HEVC and H.264 decoding up to 1080p 60 fps; VP9 up to 1080p 60 fps
- Audio
- Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus for compatible equipment and supported titles; Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
Performance
- Software
- Fire OS
- Storage
- 8 GB
- Chip details
- MT8695D; quad-core CPU at 1.7 GHz; IMG GE8300 GPU; 32-bit applications
- Memory
- 1 GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage
- Internal storage includes space used by operating software
- Software and services
- Fire OS 7 based on Android 9 (API level 28); build model AFTSSS. Amazon’s Japanese release confirms shipping from 30 September 2020; the global announcement says shipping in selected countries the following week.
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Ethernet
- No
- Voice remote
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI plug and Micro-USB power; 10/100 Ethernet through a separate external adapter, with no built-in Ethernet socket
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with 2 × 2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0; Miracast supported according to Amazon’s developer specifications
- Remote
- Original Alexa Voice Remote has microphone, television power, volume and mute controls; later remote bundles do not create a new Stick hardware generation
Design
- Type
- Stick
- Power
- External power supply
Pros and cons
Pros
- HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG playback at Full HD
- Dolby Atmos with compatible content and equipment
- Remote includes television power, volume and mute controls
Cons
- No 4K playback
- Ethernet requires a separate adapter
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Resolution | HDR | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stick | 1080p | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Fire OS | 2020 | |
| Stick | 1080p | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Google TV | Sept 2022 | |
| Box | 1080p | – | Roku OS | Oct 2019 |
Previous model: Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen).
Sources
- developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-…
- press.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/amazon-announces-next-generation-fire-tv-stick-fir…
- press.aboutamazon.com/jp/news/%E3%83%87%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9/2020/9/amazo…
- tomsguide.com/reviews/fire-tv-stick
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