![]() While the 2019 model supported 30fps playback, the 2020 version pushes this up to 60fps – which is fitting, given that most new 4K TVs these days come with a 60fps panel (if not 120fps). A 4K TV will upscale the video output to make it output in 4K on the screen, though you'll be at the mercy of that particular set's processing ability.Īmazon Fire TV Stick (2020) plugs into an HDMI port (Image credit: Amazon) It's also worth noting that you won't get the full impact of HDR without 4K resolution either, given there are fewer pixels on show. You get the basic HDR10 format here, as well as the dynamic HDR delights of HDR10+ (which uses metadata to calibrate picture settings shot-by-shot) though not its Dolby Vision competitor. There are a few notable upgrades over the previous HD Fire TV Stick model, though, even though it launched pretty recently (in 2019).įor one, there's the introduction of HDR (high dynamic range), meaning you'll get increased color and contrast in your HD images, with more nuanced tones and a larger spectrum of light and dark shades. So, what's new with the 2020 model of the Amazon Fire TV Stick? This version is still a Full HD streamer, and still comes with the same Alexa Voice Remote of its predecessor – a clicker with playback, power, volume and voice command inputs that also ships with the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube, and can be used to control connected AV receivers and soundbars. The Fire TV Stick (2020) remote packs in volume controls below the other buttons (Image credit: TechRadar) Features and performance The Fire TV Stick (2020) also adds in volume controls for increasing / decreasing audio levels, as well as a mute button for switching off the sound entirely. They all support voice functionality and some basic inputs such as return, home, menu, power, and navigation (with a d-pad disguised as an omni-directional circle). The main difference here is not in the streamer, though, so much as the remote.Įvery Fire TV device ships with some version of the Alexa voice remote. There is a subtle Amazon logo, but it's not obtrusive, and the sleek black design and curved remote give it all a premium feel, despite the low price. It's essentially the same design as the Fire TV Stick Lite or Fire TV Stick 4K, so if you're juggling a couple – as we were during our review – it may be hard to tell the difference. The streaming stick itself is pretty nondescript: a short black slab, the size of a small candy bar, which plugs into a TV via HDMI 2.0, and measures 86 x 30 x 13mm. You'll also get two Amazon Basics AAA batteries for the Alexa voice remote, and a charger to plug the streamer into (via micro USB). There's the Fire TV Stick (2020) streamer itself, as well as a short (but pliable) extension cable, which is useful for helping the stick fit in narrow spaces behind a television. When you open the box, you'll find a neatly packaged assortment of accessories. (Image credit: TechRadar) Fire TV Stick (2020) design ![]() ![]() You can buy it for $39.99 or £39.99 in the US and UK respectively – the same price as the previous Fire TV Stick – or AU$79 in Australia, now that this model has come to the region. ![]() The Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) is available now. What is it? The latest HD streaming stick in the Amazon Fire TV range.Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) at Amazon for $39.99.Less forgivable is the at-times domineering presence of Amazon-owned or Amazon-affiliated content, including ads for Audible subscriptions on every menu – but if you're a Prime subscriber, this won't be a deal-breaker. Using the Fire TV Stick (2020) is a far smoother experience, one aided by the voice-navigated Fire TV platform and ongoing updates to simplify and improve the interface. Switching back to the Lite model's remote is difficult – forcing us to constantly handle a separate TV remote to increase or decrease audio. The volume controls might not seem all that important, but they make a difference. ![]()
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