Amazon Fire TV Stick with 3rd Gen Remote

The Amazon Fire TV Stick with 3rd Gen Remote (2020) is a very compact streaming device which is aimed at turning any HD TV into a smart TV. The Fire TV stick with a user friendly interface, Alexa Voice Remote, and support for popular streaming apps, is the best choice for binge-watching, gaming, and smart home control. Besides the fact that the Fire TV stick supports Full HD streaming and Dolby Atmos, it is an affordable device but also it creates an immersive experience.

Design and Features

The Amazon Fire TV Stick with 3rd Gen Remote is a tiny HDMI dongle that measures 86 x 30 x 13 mm and weighs 32 grams, therefore it is very handy. It is inserted directly into the HDMI port of the TV and is powered through a Micro-USB cable. The new Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) comes with power, volume, and mute buttons, apart from dedicated features for apps and fast navigation. It also allows for Full HD streaming (1080p) with HDR and Dolby Atmos for selected content.

Performance

Fire TV Stick with the 3rd Gen Remote is enabled by a quad-core 1.7 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage capacity and offers smooth navigation and uninterrupted streaming for Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ apps. It is also Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)-compatible for stable connections. Fire OS 7 grants acces to millions of apps and games but it's mainly developed to run Amazon's ecosystem.

Audio and Video

The Fire TV Stick with 3rd Gen Remote allows Full HD streaming at 60fps with HDR (HDR10, HLG) and Dolby Atmos audio for the content compatible, hence crisp visuals and realistic sound when using a proper TV and audio system. Besides that, there is HDMI pass through feature allowing users to easily connect their home theater without any hassle. The device is powered through a Micro-USB port, however, there is no ability to add external storage.

Connectivity and Specifications

The Fire TV Stick with 3rd Gen Remote is Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) compatible and it also has Bluetooth 5.0 for the connection of wireless accessories such as headphones or game controllers. It works with HD TVs and needs a stable internet connection to be able to stream. The device is very easy to install and it also supports the mirroring of the screen from the devices which are compatible with it, however, still some users have reported that there are some problems with the compatibility of Samsung DeX.

• Resolution: Full HD (1080p), HDR10, HLG
• Processor: Quad-core 1.7 GHz
• RAM/Storage: 1GB/8GB
• Audio: Dolby Atmos, HDMI pass-through
• Remote: Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI, Micro-USB
• OS: Fire OS 7

The Amazon Fire TV Stick with 3rd Gen Remote is an inexpensive and small streaming solution that provides Full HD pictures, Dolby Atmos audio, and the integration of Alexa without any interruptions. It is perfect for users within Amazon’s ecosystem; it gives them the best value for streaming and smart home control but it is only up to 1080p and there is no support for external storage.