Amazon Fire TV Stick Comparison

Which Amazon Fire TV Stick is the right one for you?
 
Now that you have a better idea of how the four Amazon Fire TV Sticks differ, you're probably considering which one to get. We're here to help guide you in the decision-making process. 
Start with the television you intend to use. Is the TV a 4K or HD television? In most cases, you probably don't even need an external streaming player if you have a 4K television, since most smart TVs these days come integrated with streaming apps and the ability to connect to your home's network. For other television models, the Fire Stick or Fire Stick Lite may be all you need to stream movies and music at a pretty good quality -- without using too much of your home network's bandwidth. After all, 4K quality requires far more bandwidth than HD.
So when is it worth getting a 4K stick for a non 4K TV? It depends. In most cases, picture quality is only as good as your TV resolution. It's why we'd recommend the HD-grade Fire Stick or Fire Stick Lite. If you have an older television, spending extra for a 4K stick can't deliver more picture quality than your TV's max. Nevertheless, it may still be worth buying the 4K Max stick for its compatibility with WiFi 6 networks and its better processor; both features could improve streaming with less buffering and lag. Plus, the 4K and 4K Max remotes have more features, so you can control the TV itself, compatible receivers, and a soundbar.