The Fire TV Stick and Stick Lite can also run games - a surprising number of them given these devices are not really targeted toward gamers - but you’ll have to buy a compatible game controller to get the most out of them.

This is a rarity in the streaming media device world, where you won’t find easy browser options on Apple TV, Roku, or even Google TV. There are also two major browser apps: Amazon’s own Silk web browser and a version of Firefox. If you’re an Apple fan, you can even get the Apple TV app, which is needed for accessing Apple TV+. While you won’t get 4K streaming on either (see below for the 4K version, if that’s your jam), you do get access to a massive library of Fire TV apps, which includes virtually all of the most popular subscription services like Disney+, HBO, ESPN, and CBS All Access, plus a ton of free options too, like YouTube, PlutoTV, Tubi, and more.

Both remotes have a dedicated button for summoning Alexa, but the main difference is that the Fire TV version has buttons for volume control and power.Įach Fire Stick has 8GB of onboard storage for downloaded apps and games, which is more than any other stick-based streamer. The latest 3rd-generation models include 1GB of memory, and in 2021, the Fire TV and Fire TV Lite remotes were upgraded with the newer 3rd-gen Alexa Voice Remote and Voice Remote Lite, respectively. An optional Ethernet adapter is available, but their 802.11ac Wi-Fi connection should be plenty fast for most users, especially as the devices are limited to 1080p HD content. New Apple TV 4K tweaks the internals and the priceīoth devices share a blazing-fast interface, tons of great content, and a wide selection of apps and games. Why Amazon went with slower Ethernet on the Fire TV Cube

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