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Amazon Fire TV (2017)

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Price: $70

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8.2

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Based on 23,786 reviews
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Amazon's latest Fire TV is a mixture of the Fire TV Stick and the standard set-top box, not only in design (it now looks like a blocky Google Chromecast) but also the price. The Fire TV 2017 makes a great value option for anybody looking for a 4K HDR streamer. Like the previous Fire TV, the new model features Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.

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Last revision on January 26, 2018

Editors Liked

  • Serves up 4K and HDR video
  • Polished, beautiful interface
  • Works with Alexa
  • Slim and sleek design
  • Stable Wi-Fi connection
  • Ethernet connectivity is an option
  • Affordable

Editors Didn't Like

  • Dongle may strain HDMI ports
  • Missing a few notable streaming services
  • User interface pushes Amazon content too aggressively
  • Requires separate adapter for Ethernet connections
  • No volume controls for TV
  • Lacks Dolby Vision support
  • Must use bundled AC adapter

Direct Competitors and Related Products

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    Roku Premiere

  • 83

    Nvidia Shield TV (2nd-gen)

  • 81

    Apple TV 4K

  • 80

    Amazon Fire TV Stick

  • 78

    Roku Ultra

  • 74

    Google Chromecast Ultra

Expert reviews and ratings

By IGN on November 28, 2017 78

With Alexa onboard the Fire TV has the best-in-class voice remote, but given its spotty support for 4K HDR and Dolby surround standards, the Fire TV is best used for watching 4K TV shows rather than movies. It’s affordable and boasts a polished, intuitive interface and lets you stream shows in 4K HDR from Amazon and Netflix, but movie buffs are better off with Roku, at least until the situation settles with the competing 4K HDR and Dolby surround sound standards.

By TechRadar on October 25, 2017 80

The Amazon Fire TV (2017) is the latest version of Amazon’s streaming box, and comes with a fantastic new redesign, plus support for 4K HDR content and Dolby Atmos soundtracks.

By cnet on October 24, 2017 83

Although Roku's 4K stick is slightly better overall, the Fire TV wins with Alexa devotees who own 4K HDR TVs.

By The Verge on October 24, 2017 75

Honestly, these things are getting cheap enough that you could spend $70 on the Fire TV now with the full expectation that you’ll upgrade again in a year or two, and if you’re excited about Alexa it might be worth it. But I would stay tuned for our Roku review next week.

By ZDNet on October 24, 2017 80

At just $70, it's a more expensive than the Fire TV Stick, but the new Fire TV is primed for the future. As the Alexa ecosystem continues to grow and 4K content becomes readily available, so does the capability of this $70 device.

By TrustedReviews on October 24, 2017 80

Amazon’s little black box of wonder is back and better than ever.

By Mashable on October 24, 2017 90

With 4K and HDR support at a $70 price, the all-new Amazon Fire TV makes a lot of competitors — especially the Apple TV 4K — look overpriced.

By PCMag on October 24, 2017 80

The Amazon Fire TV is smaller and more affordable than last year's version, and adds HDR10 to its already compelling 4K video support and Alexa voice assistant.

By TechHive on October 24, 2017 50

Cheap UltraHD streaming gets weighed down by a cluttered interface, middling voice search, and a lack of hardware innovation.

By Pocket-lint on October 24, 2017 90

What the Fire TV offers is a way to plug a potential hole in your entertainment setup and it does so in a fun way that's easier to understand than Google's Chromecast. The only barrier that remains is whether this actually does anything that your 4K HDR smart TV can't already do.

By ExpertReviews on October 24, 2017 100

If you own Google Home or Chromecast audio, I’d recommend the Chromecast Ultra instead, and if Sky Now is a priority, then the Roku Streaming Stick+ makes more sense, but as an all-rounder, even considering its limitations, the Amazon Fire TV with 4K is currently the best 4K streaming stick on the market.

By BestProducts on October 24, 2017

If you're looking to ditch your cable company or just want the easiest way to access all your streaming television services, you should consider getting the Amazon Fire TV. It's arguably one of the best streaming devices money can buy.

By TechRadar on October 19, 2017

Hands On: The new Amazon Fire TV (2017) is a radical redesign of the Fire TV range, both inside and out. It's been turned into a dongle but also given a hug power boost. It's 4K credentials have also improved with the addition of HDR and it's always great to see Dolby Atmos getting some love.

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