Amazon Fire TV Stick (1st gen. 2014)

5824 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5824 reviews of Amazon Fire TV Stick (1st gen. 2014). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good comments, whereas many are critical about the apps.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Fire TV Stick (1st gen. 2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Amazon Fire TV Stick (1st gen. 2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Amazon Fire TV Stick (1st gen. 2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the software. The price is also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the remote control.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Kob Monney (trustedreviews.com)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Review

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max delivers plenty of entertainment options, the super-helpful Alexa companion and flawless streaming performance

Excellent streaming performance ; UI speed improved over older models ; Bundle of entertainment apps ; Supports all major HDR formats ; Wi-Fi 6 compatible

Prime customers best served to get the most from it ; Some might not dig the amount of ads ; No High-res audio support ; £5 more expensive than standard Fire TV 4K

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 and terrific streaming performance. Prime customers are best placed to reap the best performance though, and...

Jun, 2023

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Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) Review: A HD streamer in a 4K world

The Fire TV Stick with Alexa remote (2020) is another fine streaming player from Amazon. The addition of HDR is worth having, as is Atmos.

HDR and Atmos support ; Good picture quality ; Lots of apps ; Alexa remote ; Improved interface

HLG doesn’t appear to work ; Fairly Prime-centric ; Limited to 1080p resolution

Jun, 2021

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: still the streamer to beat?

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max retains its grip on top-quality streaming, but now with faster connectivity

Fast navigation ; Alexa voice searching ; All the streaming services covered

Leans towards Amazon's content ; Home screen recommendations not always on point ; Marginal performance boost over Fire TV Stick 4K

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers top quality, fast connectivity and the convenience of Alexa searching, all with a versatile remote too. It's a top-choice streaming device, with access to all the major services, while offering smart home functions and a...

Feb, 2024

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. The benchmark for streaming sticks and great value

Supports all current HDR formats ; Dolby Atmos ; Impressive performance

Big and awkward for a stick ; Limited 4K HDR film selection

The best value 4K video streamer

Jul, 2023

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Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max review

Amazon's latest inexpensive 4K streamer is familiar Fire TV territory

Good image detail ; Supports all HDR formats ; Competitive pricing

Not the cleanest, clearest picture ; Sound lacks dynamism

While there’s plenty to like about the Fire TV Stick 4K Max’s picture, it's just edged out by the competition, and it's further behind when it comes to sound.

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by : Nick Pino (techradar.com)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review

Pushing the streaming stick form factor to the max

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

Nov, 2021

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Amazon Fire TV Stick review

If you're an Amazon customer the Fire TV stick is a no-brainer, but does it have broad appeal?

Easy to use ; Speedy operation ; Low price

Missing Now TV and 4oD services ; Remote has no voice control ; Amazon hard-sell is a little strong

A lovely little streaming device and a no-brainer for Amazon customers

May, 2015

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Amazon Fire TV Stick review: is this small streamer ready for the big league?

It may be small in size but this streamer is kind of a big deal

Tiny ; unobtrusive device ; Cheap ; Lots of content ; lots of apps

You really need to have Prime ; Needs a charger

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: Top dog for streaming?

The 4K Fire TV Stick is back - but how much has changed in this Max version and is it worth the upgrade?

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

This 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.

Jul, 2022

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Amazon Fire TV Stick review: Stick it to 'em

While it has been available in the US since the end of last year, the Amazon Fire TV Stick finally makes its way across the pond for release in the UK and, thanks to a combination of attractive price point and rich feature set, could end up being a...

Speedy and smooth operation, great library of casual games, beefy processor and RAM, good sized storage for such a device

Requires the included power adapter for use, some UK catch-up services missing, only get the most with Prime membership

Amazon has made its intentions clear with the Fire TV Stick. It has priced it aggressively (a touch more expensive than the Chromecast, quite a bit cheaper than the Roku) but offers a lot more for the money – certainly in terms of internal tech.

Apr, 2015

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