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Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Best mainstream Fire TV

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

A current-generation 4K Fire TV stick with 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, Wi‑Fi 6, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Page updated 17 Sep 2026For UK buyers
EcosystemAmazon Fire TV
Operating systemFire OS 8 (Android 11 base)
Storage8GB storage
RAM2GB
EthernetNo built-in port
Dolby VisionYes
Dolby AtmosYes
WirelessWi-Fi 6
Dimensions108 × 30 × 14 mm (including connector)
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BEST FORMainstream Fire TV buyers who want 4K, Dolby Vision and Wi‑Fi 6 without paying for the Max model.
KEEP IN MINDOnly 8GB storage; the 4K Max doubles that to 16GB and adds Wi‑Fi 6E.
OUR TAKE

Mainstream Fire TV buyers who want 4K, Dolby Vision and Wi‑Fi 6 without paying for the Max model.

Here's the case for it, along with the things we'd check before buying.

What makes it worth a look

  • Dolby Vision support suits compatible HDR TVs
  • Wi-Fi 6 support for modern wireless networks

What to check first

  • Only 8GB storage; the 4K Max doubles that to 16GB and adds Wi‑Fi 6E.
  • 8GB storage can become restrictive once apps and updates accumulate
  • No built-in Ethernet port, so wired networking needs another route
  • 2GB RAM is adequate rather than class-leading
WHERE THE SPECS COME FROM

Specification sources and verification.

We haven't published a hands-on review of this device. Product details are researched from published sources and are marked verified only after a separate specification check.

Testing statusResearched · not hands-on
Specifications last verified18 Sep 2026
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications

BrandAmazon
Form factorStick
EcosystemAmazon Fire TV
Operating systemFire OS 8 (Android 11 base)
Processor / chipsetMediaTek MT8696D · quad-core Cortex-A55 up to 1.7GHz · PowerVR GE9215 up to 650MHz
RAM2GB
Storage8GB storage
Maximum resolutionUp to 4K UHD at 60fps
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby VisionYes
Dolby AtmosYes
Built-in EthernetNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 + BLE
HDMIHDMI 2.1 output with ARC
USB / other portsHDMI; Micro-USB power; Ethernet via optional adapter
CodecsAV1, HEVC/H.265, H.264/AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2/4; Dolby Digital/Plus/Atmos
Release year2025
Dimensions108 × 30 × 14 mm (including connector)
Weight43.5 g

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WHERE TO BUY

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Our take

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is the sensible step below the 4K Max in Amazon’s current lineup. It keeps 2GB RAM, 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos and Wi‑Fi 6, but uses 8GB storage.

Who it suits

It suits buyers who already prefer Fire TV and want a mainstream 4K stick without paying for the Max model’s extra storage and Wi‑Fi 6E.

What to know first

The 8GB storage ceiling is the main reason ViewHarbour still ranks the 4K Max higher for heavier app use.

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