The Fire Stick and Fire TV are the latest Amazon devices in the market.
Amazon has been amazing in terms of producing unique, high quality and inexpensive streaming devices for users.
With everyone going digital, most people are flooding the market for second-generation streaming devices.
However, users can’t decide which is better between Fire Stick and Fire TV. Both of these Amazon devices are incredible but one is more superior to the other. For more review about top 10 TV boxes/sticks, please check this buyers’ guide for TV boxes/sticks.
What are the differences between Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models?
While both devices are unique in their own special ways, they are very different in terms of the following;
- Size
The size factor is obviously one of the greatest differences between the two models.
The Fire TV is the bigger of the two set-top boxes.
It measures 4.5″ x 4.5″ and almost an inch tall.
It also has more connections and advanced technology packages making it ideal for the TV in your living room.
The Fire TV Stick model, on the other hand, is much smaller in size. It is about 3 inches long.
It’s perfect for your extra TV in the bedroom or any other room.
You should choose a set-top box that suits your space effortlessly.
- Price
In terms of price, the Fire TV costs $100 while the Fire TV Stick goes for $40.It is obvious that both are realistically inexpensive as compared to other models in the market.
Those interested in buying the cheaper Fire TV Stick can also pay an extra $10 for the voice remote. The Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition selling at $140 is perfect for gamers.
It also comes with 2 games, a 32GB MicroSD and a unique voice supported game controller.
- Gaming
Are you a gamer? Well, if you love playing games you should consider getting yourself a Fire TV Amazon streaming device.
It comes with more than 1,200 games. Other features that make the Fire TV perfect for gaming include; bigger storage space, faster Wi-Fi, and extra power.
For casual gamers, the Fire TV Stick set-top box would be okay.
While both devices are compatible with different third party controllers, gamers can get an official voice supported game controller from Amazon for an extra $50.
- HD Support
When it comes to HD Support, the Fire TV is more superior to the Fire TV Stick.
The Fire TV is specifically designed to support up to 4K Ultra HD while the Fire TV Stick supports a resolution of 1080p only.
The Fire TV also supports a faster Wi-Fi standard as compared to its much inferior counterpart provided you have an internet connection that can stream 4K content reliably.
All these features make the Fire TV device perfect for streaming movies/TV series in 4K.
Although both the Fire TV and Amazon Fire Stick are great streaming devices the former is by far more superior to the latter in terms of controls, performance, ports support, storage space, internet connection speed, and audio output among other features.
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