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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

Amazon’s value-focused 4K Fire TV stick with Vega OS 1.1, 8GB storage, 1GB RAM and HDR10+ support.

Updated 17 Sep 2026UK-focused verdict
EcosystemAmazon Fire TV
Operating systemVega OS 1.1
Storage8GB storage
RAM1GB
EthernetNo built-in port
Dolby VisionNo
Dolby AtmosYes
WirelessWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac dual-band)
Dimensions99 × 30 × 14 mm
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BEST FORAffordable 4K streaming in the Amazon and Alexa ecosystem
AVOID IFVega OS is not Android-based Fire OS, so do not assume Android APK or older Fire OS sideloading guidance applies. It also has 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and no Dolby Vision.
QUICK VERDICT

Affordable 4K streaming in the Amazon and Alexa ecosystem

ViewHarbour keeps the strengths and compromises visible so the recommendation is easier to judge.

Why it stands out

  • Affordable 4K streaming in the Amazon and Alexa ecosystem

What to know first

  • Vega OS is not Android-based Fire OS, so do not assume Android APK or older Fire OS sideloading guidance applies. It also has 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and no Dolby Vision.
  • 8GB storage can become restrictive once apps and updates accumulate
  • No built-in Ethernet port, so wired networking needs another route
  • No Dolby Vision support
RESEARCH BASIS

Specs checked against a primary source.

This verdict is research-based unless hands-on testing is explicitly stated. Marketing claims are not treated as independent evidence.

Page reviewed20 Sep 2026
Testing statusResearch-based
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications

Specifications last verified 17 Sep 2026.

BrandAmazon
Form factorStick
EcosystemAmazon Fire TV
Operating systemVega OS 1.1
Processor / chipsetMediaTek MT8698 MCM · 4× Cortex-A55 up to 1.7GHz · ARM G310 V2 up to 500MHz
RAM1GB
Storage8GB storage
Maximum resolutionUp to 4K UHD at 60fps
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby VisionNo
Dolby AtmosYes
Built-in EthernetNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac dual-band)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + BLE
HDMIHDMI 2.1 output (HDCP 2.3)
USB / other portsHDMI; USB power
CodecsAV1, HEVC/H.265, H.264/AVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2/4; Dolby Digital/Plus/Atmos, DTS/DTS-HD, MPEG-H
Release year2025
Dimensions99 × 30 × 14 mm
Weight42 g

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is the value-focused 4K model in the current Fire TV range. It runs Vega OS 1.1 rather than the Android-based Fire OS used by models such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and 4K Max. Amazon lists 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, HDR10/HDR10+/HLG support and Dolby Atmos pass-through.

That makes it a straightforward choice for low-cost mainstream 4K streaming in the Amazon and Alexa ecosystem, but it is not the right model to buy on the assumption that Android APK or older Fire OS sideloading guidance will carry over. It also omits Dolby Vision and has less memory than the higher-end Fire TV sticks.

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