![]() ![]() ![]() You will have long term access to the download links, so you can use the right versions for your current screens, then download the 4K Ultra HD versions in future. If you haven’t upgraded to a UHD SMART TV yet, you may want to select the “All Versions” option. Overall, it's hard to go wrong with either platform, although I've had a better, smoother experience with the Fire TV Stick.There are different download options which you can select above. Specs-wise, Amazon and Google are nearly identical, though in practice, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max makes better use of its 2GB of RAM than the Chromecast, keeping apps alive longer and making it faster to switch between services. You'll also get either Alexa or Assistant built into the remote. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max nets you an upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 as well, though the USB-C port on the Chromecast makes it easier to add an Ethernet connection than the microUSB cable on this device. Both products stream in 4K with HDR support, although only Amazon's gadget supports HLG. Google's latest Chromecast sells for $50 - $5 less than Amazon's, although the Fire TV Stick 4K Max regularly goes on sale for far lower. FAQ Q: How does the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max compare to the Chromecast with Google TV?Īside from both of these products having incredibly long names, these two streaming sticks are pretty similar. ![]() This review has been updated after six months of testing with additional insights on performance and how annoying (or not) the ads have been. And hey, since all Fire TV devices are using Android underneath Amazon's software, you can always sideload an APK if you're missing something. Even if I cancel before it renews at full price, I've undoubtedly gotten my money's worth. For example, I signed up for Showtime ahead of Prime Day for just 99 cents for my first two months, even though I took advantage of that same deal back around Black Friday. Its channel service gives easy access to content you might otherwise not sign up for, occasionally offering massive discounts for new accounts. ![]() Competitors like Roku struggle to keep services from leaving the platform, but Amazon's lineup of apps has every single service you could ever hope for - and countless you didn't know existed. While the UI might feel cluttered and unorganized, at least Fire TV isn't lacking in content. It makes it easy to jump right into any application - no matter how niche - without being forced to browse through ads and unrelated content to find the service you want. To the right of these options are a handful of pinned apps you can keep as favorites. The same can't be said for my Chromecast with Google TV remote. I've even managed to avoid accidentally pressing them. No doubt these buttons will bug some people, but I think they're fine. You can change these if you're willing to put in some work, but you'll still have logos all over your remote. Unsurprisingly, Prime Video gets prime placement, with Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu following suit. Although previous Amazon remotes have omitted the usual grab bag of streaming service shortcuts, its latest Alexa-enabled model includes four branded buttons along the bottom. While you won't be interacting with the actual stick very often, you will be grabbing the bundled remote every day. The company does sell an Ethernet adapter for $15, but throwing in a modern port would make swapping in and out accessories a whole lot easier. MicroUSB isn’t a deal-breaker, but this gadget is Amazon's high-end streaming stick, and as such, caters more to power users than your average buyer. USB-C might not seem like a useful improvement, but it would allow the Fire TV Stick Max to take advantage of hubs offering Ethernet and additional USB-A ports for external storage. ![]()
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