Amazon · Fire TV
Fire TV Stick Lite
Amazon’s lower-cost Full HD streaming stick combines HDR playback with an Alexa remote that omits television controls.
- Type
- Stick
- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- Software
- Fire OS
What reviewers say
Both found the Lite a capable budget HD streamer, but disliked needing another remote for television volume. PCWorld praised its faster loading and useful voice commands; TechRadar liked HDR and 60 fps playback. Both criticised the prominence of Amazon promotions. These reviews describe the original 2020 remote and launch software.
From pcworld.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Video
- HEVC, H.264 and VP9 decoding up to 1080p 60 fps
- Audio
- HDMI passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos and DTS, according to Amazon’s developer specifications; compatible receiving equipment and supported content required. PCWorld also tested Atmos passthrough; this is distinct from the standard Stick’s Dolby decoding.
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 operating software
- Software and services
- Fire OS 7 based on Android 9 (API level 28); build model AFTSS. Amazon announced shipping in selected countries the week after 24 September 2020, without an exact day.
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Ethernet
- No
- Voice remote
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI plug and Micro-USB power; 10/100 Ethernet through a separate 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 Lite includes a microphone and guide button, but no television power, volume or mute controls; later remote bundles do not create another Stick hardware generation
Design
- Type
- Stick
- Power
- External power supply
Pros and cons
Pros
- HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG playback
- Alexa voice search and playback commands
Cons
- No 4K playback
- Remote has no television power or volume controls
- Ethernet requires a separate adapter
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Resolution | HDR | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stick | 1080p | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Fire OS | Sept 2020 | |
| Stick | 1080p | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Google TV | Sept 2022 | |
| Box | 1080p | – | Roku OS | Oct 2019 |
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…
- pcworld.com/article/578948/amazon-fire-tv-stick-fire-tv-stick-lite-review.html
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