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Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
Lite is just right
While Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks have often gone on sale for this price, none have retailed for such a consumer-friendly amount. This entry-level streamer can play HD-quality video and even Dolby Atmos Audio with an HDMI cable. Plus, you get a version of the great Alexa Voice Remote.
Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen)
A good Stick pick
For just $10 more than the Lite, the regular Fire TV Stick gets you full Dolby Atmos Audio integration and a full Alexa Voice Remote that can control your basic TV functions like power and volume.
You almost have to do a double-take when comparing the Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) vs. the Fire TV Stick Lite, as the devices look nearly identical. Truth be told, they aren’t that different, as the spec table below illustrates. Let’s dive in and see why you might prefer one of these streaming sticks over the other.
Amazon Fire TV Stick vs. Fire TV Stick Lite: Spec Comparison
The Amazon Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite are both excellent, affordable options in the streaming space, particularly if you don’t care about 4K video, or if you don’t have a TV that can play UHD content.
| Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite | Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.4 x 1.2 x 0.5-inches | 3.4 x 1.2 x 0.5-inches |
| Picture quality | Up to 1080p Full HD with support for HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG | Up to 1080p Full HD with support for HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Audio | HDMI pass-through support for Dolby Atmos Audio | Native Dolby Atmos Audio |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 8GB | 8GB |
| Remote | Alexa Voice Remote Lite | Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) |
