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Testseek.com have collected 72 expert reviews of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K.
Award: Most Awarded May 2019
May 2019
 
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72 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • The Fire TV Stick's UI is dropdead gorgeous
  • If Amazon Prime is your main source of streaming content
  • You might love the navigation of the UI. It does one thing better than any other media streamer by far
  • It makes finding 4K content on Amazon Prime stup
  • Easy access to 4K content
  • Remote now controls your TV
  • Supports Alexa
  • Also supports HDR10
  • HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
  • Same great Fire TV experience
  • Support for 4K
  • Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
  • Great price
  • Improved remote control
  • Alexa remote supports Bluetooth and infrared (IR) control
  • Remote control has volume buttons for TV audio
  • Full 4K support including Dolby Vision
  • HDR
  • And HDR 10+
  • Impressive performance at a low price
  • Broad HDR format support
  • Plus HDR menus and SDR-to-HDR conversion
  • Increasingly useful Alexa voice controls
  • Dolby Vision
  • Atmos
  • HDR10+
  • And HDR10 for 50 bucks
  • Remote can now power TV on/off
  • Control volume
  • And change channels on some cable boxes
  • Fast performance and excellent stream quality

The editors didn't like

  • Amazon makes IP control via advanced control systems a needless nightmare
  • Amazon Prime video content is forcefully prioritized to the exclusion of everything else
  • As such
  • Finding the app you're looking for can be needlessly complicated
  • Unless you use
  • No smartphone display mirroring
  • Voice search still doesn't work within Netflix and other apps
  • No native YouTube app
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  • Facebook Comments
  • Some apps still struggle
  • A bit bulky for a streaming stick
  • No native YouTube application
  • The menu system is still too bloated
  • Genre searches are Alexa's weak spot
  • No support for YouTube TV
  • Our favorite live TV streaming service
  • Amazon needs to chill with the self-promotion
  • No Vudu means few choices for Dolby Vision movies
  • Alexa's abilities in certain apps remain limited

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  Published: 2017-10-16, Author: Jared , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Abstract:  Whether you've just gotten rid of cable or want to supplement your TV package with online video, now's an excellent time to buy a media streaming device. Compared to the typical smart TV, standalone streamers such as the Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon Fi...

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  Published: 2023-10-25, Author: Andrew , review by: impulsegamer.com

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (Wi-Fi 6) is a great upgrade from the previous model as it now supports a faster wireless connection and more internal grunt for performance...

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  Published: 2021-06-09, Author: Scott , review by: eftm.com.au

  • Abstract:  Amazon was late to the smart TV party in Australia and only recently released their 4K Fire TV here. In the meantime, though Google's Chromecast has shone brightly as an easy-and cheap solution to stream media to your big screen TV. So, can Amazon make in...

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  Published: 2021-06-08, review by: thestreamingblog.com

  • Abstract:  The Fire TV line of streaming devices is among the best compared to competing products today. So, we've made a list of the top ranked Amazon Fire TV devices that you might find interest in. Here, we'll be giving you the best Amazon Fire TV devices, and we...

 
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  Published: 2020-11-02, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Cheap, 4K HDR support, Alexa voice control works well
  • Can't be powered by some TVs, No access to Now TV
  • The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K represents excellent value for money. It has most of the catch-up TV apps and premium streaming services you could ever need (with one or two notable exceptions) and it's compatible with an impressive range of HDR standards out...

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  Published: 2019-12-05, Author: Dan , review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Ideal hub for 4K HDR content - including Amazon Prime / Netflix / more, Simple plug-in design, Supports Dolby Vision / HDR / HDR10+ / Dolby Atmos
  • Ocassional connection issues require a reset, Fat design can clash with other HDMI ports
  • It's the presence of 4K HDR content from Amazon Prime and Netflix that makes opting for the Fire TV Stick 4K worth it over and above the Full HD version – so long as you have a compatible TV, of course.The value of the Amazon's device can't be questioned...

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  Published: 2019-07-12, Author: Jim , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • You might wonder why you need the Fire TV Stick 4K at all. After all, most 4K TVs have Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube apps and will let you stream in UHD HDR. And if your TV can do that then, yes, there's really not a lot a point in shelling out for th...

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  Published: 2019-06-14, review by: techradar.com

  • Supports 4K streaming, Speedy user interface, Fantastic variety of content, Amazon Alexa voice assistance
  • UI biased towards Amazon, Performance varies between apps
  • Overall, we're impressed with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. The interface is super responsive, quick to load, and it's set out in an intuitive way.Navigating through the different apps, shows, and movies is simple, with recently accessed content displayed...

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  Published: 2019-02-13, Author: paul_smart , review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  When the Fire TV stick first appeared it was quite naturally for HD TV's now as the number of 4K enabled TV's have ‘increased by 40%' in the last year Fire have joined the party and hence a Fire TV stick that works in 4K.The stick is 10x3x1.5cm and beca...

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  Published: 2019-01-25, Author: Jim , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • You might wonder why you need the Fire TV Stick 4K at all. After all, most 4K TVs have Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube apps and will let you stream in UHD HDR. And if your TV can do that then, yes, there's really not a lot a point in shelling out for th...

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