Testseek.com have collected 65 expert reviews of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
October 2021
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The editors liked
Better performance over the original
Now comes with 16GB of storage
WiFi 6E is a great upgrade
But many won't notice it
Fast performance
Lots of apps and services
Amazon Alexa voice control
Wi-Fi 6
Handles anything you want to stream
All of the best video streaming apps are easily accessible
Game streaming is even possible thanks to Luna
Even more storage
Better Wi-Fi support
Faster processor
Ambient Experience is a pretty darn good addition
Improved performance compared to Fire TV Stick 4K
Wi-Fi 6 for more reliable streaming
Large app selection covers all the essentials
Supports all major streaming apps
Smart home control through Alexa
The editors didn't like
Still using micro USB for power
There's ads on the Fire TV platform
4K HDR media streaming can't really take advantage of Wi-Fi 6
No Apple AirPlay or Google Cast
Irritating home interface
Ads everywhere you turn
No matter what you do
Ads
Still uses microUSB
Unable to use external storage
Your TV might not be able to provide enough power
Remote has some odd shortcut buttons
Homescreen ads aren't subtle
Prime Video content gets most focus
Ads are prevalent on the home screen and screensaver
Published: 2021-12-07, Author: Adam , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Extra grunt, Wi-Fi 6, Supports Apple TV+
No Kayo or Binge, No equivalent to Chromecast/AirPlay streaming
Delivering a performance boost to an already slick streaming stick, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is an attractive option for Amazon-centric homes...
More fully featured remote, AV1 codec support, compatible camera picture-in-picture viewing support
No Chromecast functionality and missing Foxtel group apps
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max has been available for sale from amazon.com.au, JB Hi-Fi and other retailers since late October 2021 for a standard price of $99.Compared to it's main competitor the Google Chromecast with Google TV (which is also priced at $99 us...
Abstract: The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) is the flagship model in the company's line of streaming sticks, only slightly outshone by the non-stick Fire TV Cube (which just adds hands-free voice support and extra ports). In fact, it might be among the best st...
(Image credit: Amazon)The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max starts strong but slowly begins to show its shortcomings when compared to similarly priced rivals. While its picture is sharp, detailed and colourful, Google's rival 4K streamer offers an equally crisp...
Abstract: An excellent streamer and the best Fire TV Stick yet, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers plenty of entertainment options, the super-helpful Alexa companion and terrific streaming performance – although Prime customers are best placed to reap the best performance...
Wi-Fi 6 compatible, Alexa voice remote, Complete HDR support
Requires mains power
Unless you already have a Fire TV Stick 4K, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the logical purchase if you're after a future-proofed 4K HDR streamer. It's only a fiver more than its predecessor yet packs in a number of new features, the most significant being th...
Published: 2021-10-26, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
4K HDR streaming, Access to Amazon Luna, Dolby Vision / Atmos / HDR10+, Voice remote with Alexa
Too many sponsored ads, Homescreen previews are low-res, Search still could be better, Luna can be unstable
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max caters mostly to Amazon Prime members and Alexa-based smart home owners, but it's still an undeniably powerful device at an affordable price. We don't love how Amazon's implemented ads on the home page and have issues with...
Great performance, All popular streaming services, Alexa, Wi-Fi 6
Prominent home screen adverts, PiP only works with Ring doorbells
You could argue that the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is only worth buying if you need the specific features it offers over the older 4K version. But you're not really saving much money and the extra performance is well worth having even if you don't care about...
Published: 2021-10-23, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great remote,Alexa integration,Supports the latest standards,Really slick and fast to use
No Google TV/Play Movies,No support for Google Casting,Discovery a bit heavy on the Amazon content
Whichever you choose out of the bunch, the Amazon Fire TV Stick offers one of the best ways to stream content. It's easy to use, there's access to loads of streaming services, and integration with Alexa's Skills means it does a little more than some.The F...
