Amazon · Fire TV
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen)
Amazon's first 4K Max streaming stick with Wi-Fi 6, 2GB RAM and picture-in-picture viewing of compatible security cameras.
- Type
- Stick
- Resolution
- 4K
- HDR
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Software
- Fire OS
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise responsive streaming and picture quality but criticise the advertising-heavy interface and uneven search. Tom's Guide found faster app starts but little difference when loading films, while TechRadar found occasional Luna gaming lag and low-resolution home-screen previews. Both see it as particularly useful for people already using Amazon's services.
From techradar.com and tomsguide.com
Specifications
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- Resolution
- 4K
- HDR
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Video
- AV1, HEVC and VP9 hardware decoding up to 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps; H.264 up to 4K at 30 fps
- Audio
- Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus JOC on compatible Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ titles and equipment
Performance
- Software
- Fire OS
- Storage
- 8 GB
- Chip details
- MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS; quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU; IMG GE9215 GPU at 750 MHz
- Memory
- 2GB DDR4
- Software and services
- Fire OS 7, based on Android 9 (API level 28); AFTKA build model
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Ethernet
- No
- Voice remote
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI output; micro-USB power; optional external 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax with 2×2 MIMO (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.0
- Smart home
- Live View Picture-in-Picture for compatible cameras; Alexa Home Theatre with compatible Echo speakers; hands-free Alexa needs a linked Echo
- Remote
- Alexa Voice Remote with microphone button, TV power and volume controls, and four preset app buttons
Design
- Type
- Stick
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
- Wi-Fi 6 and AV1 decoding at up to 4K 60 fps
- Camera picture-in-picture without stopping TV playback
Cons
- 8GB storage, half the second-generation Max
- Ethernet needs an optional external adapter
- Wi-Fi 6 uses 2.4 and 5 GHz, without the later Max's 6 GHz band
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Resolution | HDR | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stick | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Roku OS | Oct 2021 | |
| Stick | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Google TV | Sept 2020 | |
| Stick | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Fire OS | Oct 2023 |
Newer model: Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen).
Sources
- developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-…
- aboutamazon.eu/news/press-lounge/introducing-amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max
Photo: m.media-amazon.com
