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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (2026)
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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (2026)

Amazon's 2026 Full HD streaming stick with Vega OS 1.1, Wi-Fi 6, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.

Updated 17 Sep 2026For UK buyers
EcosystemAmazon Fire TV
Operating systemVega OS 1.1
Storage8GB storage
RAM1GB
EthernetNo built-in port
Dolby VisionNo
Dolby AtmosYes
WirelessWi-Fi 6
Dimensions91.5 × 21.1 × 14.5 mm
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BEST FOROlder or secondary Full HD televisions where 4K output is unnecessary.
KEEP IN MINDFull HD 1080p output only. Vega OS is not Android-based Fire OS, so normal Android APK sideloading does not apply.
OUR TAKE

Older or secondary Full HD televisions where 4K output is unnecessary.

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

What makes it worth a look

  • Wi-Fi 6 support for modern wireless networks

What to check first

  • Full HD 1080p output only. Vega OS is not Android-based Fire OS, so normal Android APK sideloading does not apply.
  • 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
WHERE THE SPECS COME FROM

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Testing statusResearched · not hands-on
Specifications updated17 Sep 2026
Specification sourceOpen source ↗
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications

Specifications last verified 17 Sep 2026.

BrandAmazon
Form factorStick
EcosystemAmazon Fire TV
Operating systemVega OS 1.1
Processor / chipsetMediaTek MT8698D · 4× Cortex-A55 up to 1.7GHz · ARM G310 V2 up to 500MHz
RAM1GB
Storage8GB storage
Maximum resolutionUp to 1080p Full HD at 60fps
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby VisionNo
Dolby AtmosYes
Built-in EthernetNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 + BLE
HDMIHDMI 2.1
USB / other portsHDMI 2.1; USB-C 2.0 power
CodecsAV1, HEVC/H.265, H.264/AVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2/4; Dolby Digital/Plus/Atmos, DTS/DTS-HD, MPEG-H
Release year2026
Dimensions91.5 × 21.1 × 14.5 mm
Weight35.8 g

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WHERE TO BUY

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Our take

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (2026) is the budget choice for older or secondary Full HD televisions. It runs Vega OS 1.1, supports Wi-Fi 6 and offers HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG at an entry-level price.

Who it suits

Choose it if your television is 1080p and you want a compact Amazon streaming stick for mainstream apps without paying for 4K hardware you cannot use.

What to know first

This is a Full HD device, not a 4K model. Vega OS is not Android-based Fire OS, so normal Android APK sideloading guidance for older Fire TV sticks does not apply.

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