Stuff Verdict

If you want the best Amazon Fire TV device around at the moment, in terms of both features and value for money, this is it.

Pros

Alexa on board

4K HDR support

Simple setup

All the key apps

Cons

Favours Amazon apps

Old-style microUSB port

No casting option

Not a huge upgrade

Amazon’s media streaming dongles are already well known for being affordable, reliable and versatile, making them some of the best streaming devices around. And the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max continues that tradition. The Max bit on the end means faster performance, an upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, and a tweaked remote control with a few more buttons.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K comes in at a little cheaper. But considering the newer model is faster and more responsive, there’s not much more to pay for the Max, but it does mean that if you own the older model there isn’t really a compelling reason to go out and buy the new one.