Fire TV Stick Lite VS Fire TV Stick 2020 VS Fire TV Stick 4K

Fire TV Stick Lite VS Fire TV Stick 2020 VS Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Fire TV Cube
Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite 2020
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All-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote 2020
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Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built-in, Dolby Vision, includes Alexa Voice Remote. 2018
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Fire TV Cube, hands-free with Alexa built-in, 4K Ultra HD, streaming media player 2019
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© 2019 By Richard Peart
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[@mrmohamedramadan6]

finally a perfect comparison explaining everything including remote differences, much appreciated!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! You are welcome

[@jeffreykral]

What about the OS? That seemed to be neglected from consideration in this video.

[@allenhilburn8686]

Outstanding video. Most KZbin comparisons beat around the bush so much they don't really answer the question, but your comparison was direct and to the point. Thank you. After watching I decided to go with the 4K Cube. For slightly more it looks like some future proofing. Again, thanks for a great video.

[@bogieman101]

Great review, just one question, well maybe two. I still use the 1st gen firetv box. I have 4k tvs, , and a terribly slow internet 6mb DSL. I don't care about the Alexa. Would I notice speed/quality improvements going to the 4k stick? And is the Brand New 1080 Stick Amazon came out with better than the 4k stick (minus 4k of course). I have no idea if a 4k stick is worth it when I have such a slow internet connection. Thanks

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you for your feedback. Yes you will see an improvements upgrading to 4K stick. The new 1080 Fire Stick is about the same as the 4K minus the 4K resolution. With your internet speed now, I would recommend you go with the 1080 Fire TV Stick Here is a little side note for recommend internet speed 5 Megabits per second - Recommended for HD quality (1080) 25 Megabits per second - Recommended for Ultra HD quality (4K)

[@razvanioachim7153]

Thank you for a video straight to the point. I would add: any fire stick can be controlled by the TV's remote through HDMI-CEC and by voice through any Alexa speaker, therefore its remote can be ignored if you have an Echo dot in the same room.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are are welcome - that's a good added point.

[@adnap]

Excellent video, and assessment. The only thing I didn’t hear mentioned. Is there any difference in the internal Wi-Fi speed; LITE VS 4K ? Thank you.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you very much! You're right I didn't mention it because there's no improvement in Wi-Fi speed since the 2018 model - I was hoping for a Wi-Fi 6 speed improvement.

[@lanelooks]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad I watched your whole video because you said Exactly what I needed to know about the comparisons. ✅

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank your for your feedback

[@mustafaahmed6999]

Simple short & effective excellent way of reviewing really worth to watch your videos.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you for your feedback - glad to help

[@JRMD]

Thank you for this video, very good presentation of their differences and similarities. By the way, thus the 4K stick works exactly the same as the 2020 1080p version, even if you would use it on devices that support only fullHd 1080 p? Will the 4K version be slower in that situation or just the same, minus only the 4K resolution?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you very much for the compliments. The only difference is the resolution (4K or 1080P) they have practically the same processor.

[@LilSnij]

I haven’t got a 4K tv and would get one in the future so would u recommend The fire stick normal one

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Get the Fire Stick 4K if you are planning on getting a new 4K TV in the near future, if it's a distant future then get the regular one.

[@DICKandBALLSxx]

Thank you. Very clear and straightforward! You even mentioned the WiFi 6 included on the recent Fire Stick versions which the 4K lacks. We all know that's their marketing strategy, we can't have it all. The comparison chart is very helpful as well, you even included the year when these were released so you really answered all my questions. Keep doing that!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for your feedback

[@Alanc419]

Thanks. You broke down the differences in a way that make it easy for a non-techie to understand- brilliant! Thank you!

[@radgiegadgie1664]

Best explanation, Clear and Concise without the flannel or hype which is sometimes so time wasting and tiring when you just need some info, Thanks for your time in doing this mate!

[@allanapel123]

Thanks for the clear video. It'll be the 4k model to replace our 5+ year old FTVStick AND hopefully solve the terrible green/pink screen problems with the recently bought Chromecast Google TV which is going back to the store!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome, glad to help

[@dahp]

Thanks this vid really assisted me, heard a little 🇯🇲 jumping out every now and then👊🏽

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes Peewee 🇯🇲 indeed, glad to hear this video was help. 👊🏼 nuff respect

[@medicalpiff803]

Yardie!!

[@jodyanngraham1343]

Thank you so much now I’m gonna upgrade. New subscriber. I know I hear my Jamaican accent. 🇯🇲 nuff love

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you for subscribing Jodyann, yes indeed the Jamaica blood run through the veins, glad to help. nuff respect, one love 🇯🇲

[@GFRDarthSavage]

I currently have the fire stick 1080p and was thinking of getting a 4k one and this really helped me make my decision, thanks.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome, glad to help

[@whateverdude3080]

Im planning to buy only the fire stick lite itself without the remote because I have an old fire remote with the volume and power button. Can I still pair the remote ?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes you can - it's in the settings to add and remove remotes

[@pacooandres]

Thank you, you help me to decide witch one to buy

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome - glad to help

[@marioramos6803]

I bought the Firestick Lite but I’ve been having issues downloading live tv apps off a filelink. I get a message saying “a valid email is required for access.” I’ve checked all settings and they are correct. I noticed the Developer Options is different on the Lite. Might just go get a 4 K. Never had issues before getting the Lite.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes the Developer Options is different you have give each app permission verses turning it on one time for all apps.

[@billsegura2178]

Going to get the 4k thanks for getting to the point and not making it difficult to understand the 👍

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

No problem 👍. Glad to help

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

We just bought a 75" LG and I don't like the LG WebOS because of the response time and you can't get HBO or IMDB so I connected the Firestick 4K form the old TV but my wife says it doesn't makes sense with a new smart TV and we should bring it back. I told her you are limited in TV selection with those with built in Fire OS TV's.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I personally don't really use the media software that comes built into the TV, I always us a media streaming devices, because I can do so much more. So I would say it does make sense. I bought a Vizio TV for my kitchen and the software is so slow, once I hook up the external media player, it made a world of difference.

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

@@ChardTheTechGuy I agree. I worked IT for the past 25 years and get it but most who buy a brand new smart TV expect it to have all apps available and function flawlessly out of the box. It just isn't the case.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

@@24hourgmtchannel64 Agree with you 100% - Thank you for your feedback.

[@tilapialand]

Thanks, great video. I have use for both versions, your video helped me decide which one I need for each TV.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome, glad to help.

[@jonathanjerryrigth5481]

Hey would I be able to take advantage of the res of my monitor it's 1440p on the 4k stick

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes you can

[@jonathanjerryrigth5481]

@@ChardTheTechGuy thanks man

[@billbouley5164]

So if I have an older plasma tv that doesn't support 4K it will work? Will the picture still be clear even though the tv doesn't support what the fire stick can produce?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes it will still work, you just get what ever resolution that the Plasma TV support instead of the 4K.

[@shariscott9538]

This video is so well put together that it has me intrested in your channel 👀 searching for more content 👍🏾

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

@Shari Scott thank you so very much for you compliments on this video, glad to hear that it was helpful and hope to hear more from you. Stay safe.

[@Wigglythegreat2]

Absolutely, I just found the channel and this was full of the info you need without all the fluff. The charts are awesome too.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

@@Wigglythegreat2 Thanks you very much for your feedback, glad to help.

[@dvinod1036]

In the comparison table, you didn't mention the audio capabilities of firestick 2020. It also support all the audio formats as firestick 4k.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I thought I did, If I didn't thanks for letting me know and you are right it has the same audio capability.

[@gutter1357]

Could not have asked for a better review! Thank you!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you very much.

[@bluemoth1879]

Niceee....:) simple and straightforward. Great job. 🤙🤙👊👊

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you very much

[@dander6143]

Few facts you left out in a decision. Expandable memory can be added to 4K. But Lite is lightning fast. I would compare Lite over 4K just for speed. My findings are, Lite stick even loads applications fater then 4K. As you said you lose mute and TV volume controls. But pound for pound Lite, budget wise is half the cost and I believe a faster stick.

[@sting64az]

I'm new to these Fire Sticks... What is the difference from what I have like Playstation 3 or Sony Bluray with most of the popular apps?.. Will I get "free" streaming from those apps or does one have to get a subscription to view content as one would with those other devices I mentioned...

[@Vexies]

@@sting64az no, the only things you have to pay for would be the individual subscriptions to the apps you use like netflix for instance. But if you were to use KZbin or any other free content sites/apps those don't cost anything to use on the first stick. Once you pay for the stick you don't pay amazon for any subscriptions or anything to use it unless you want to.

[@samuelugh5729]

Yes. From what I heard too is that the 4k is more complicating to plug in a external drive. because you have to do all this other stuff. Where the lite. it's already formatted. To me. I'm more into storage than 4k. I don't really watch 4k movies. but do want my stick to be smooth and fast Downloads. and storage. And im going to use the remote I got with the 2nd generation with the lite. So I'm good.

[@Vexies]

@@samuelugh5729 I just got the Google Chromecast with google tv and its amazing. It does literally everything these can and more! It's insanely better.

[@samuelugh5729]

@@Vexies really? ok. I'm check that ok. Thank you!

[@S7arWarsEd]

Good review bro, like others mentioned straight to the point🙌🏽

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you very much for your feedback

[@jeckojecp323]

Short explanation and very clear. Thank you.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome and thanks for your feedback

[@shariscott9538]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT VIDEO. IM A VISUAL LEARNER ( WHICH IS WHY IM ON KZbin) THANK FOR THE GRAPH THAT HELPS!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much

[@rosalynhampton8854]

I have a 4K smart tv. Which one do i need or I don’t need one

[@Wigglythegreat2]

A 4k smart tv should already have some sort of operating system that can install most of these apps on it's own. If you don't like how your tv handles this, then you can try a 4k fire stick. I have an older smart tv in my spare room that is really slow and buggy with it's apps so I bought the 4k stick to have a more fluid experience and be more future proof.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

It all depends on your internet speed 5.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for HD quality (1080) 25 Megabits per second - Recommended for Ultra HD quality (4K) Also Wigglythegreat2 has a good suggestion about the Smart TV

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

@@Wigglythegreat2 Thank you, that's a good suggestion

[@PhillyCableDave]

Chard The Tech Guy - Very nicely done. 👍😎👍 Thank you very much for the breakdown. 👍👍🔥👍👍

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@rutujawari6201]

Is that 4k version also upgraded in 2020..?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

No, they didn't do anything to the 4K Fire TV Stick, it's still the same version from 2018, not sure when they will upgrade that one, keep you posted.

[@zoranozegovic1053]

My TV does not support 4K, what do you recommend? Fire Stick Lite or Fire Stick 4K?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You can still get the 4K version if you like, it will still work and just in case decide to get a 4K YV in the future. Otherwise get the other versions to save some money.

[@dr.arnoldbenitez5642]

Chard, I am going to stay with my fire tv 2 gen love that box, I just wish amazon would of update the fire tv 2nd gen, this is the perfect box come amazon bring it back!!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Dr. Arnold Benitez, I agree with you brother, I still have mine sitting on the shelf and I think I am going to reconnect them, because the 4K Sticks are starting to get slow and freeze up sometimes.

[@AustinTylerATM27]

New subscriber. I just found your videos. I love them. 😁

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thanks for subscribing and the positive feedback

[@marthafrederick395]

Your choice is the 4k over the firestick - I found out that amazon is going to upgrade the firestick (3rd gen) but the upgrades won't be compatible with 4k which will make the firestick the better of choices.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Okay - thanks for the info

[@StephOrWhatever]

Thank you, this is what I was looking for ..took your recommendation

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome and glad to help.

[@harrykotcher7909]

Thank you. Very helpful and precise.

[@dearlightbeings]

Thanks for this informative video. U just made it easy for me. 🙌🏽❤️❤️

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome & glad to help.

[@oj7179]

very comprehensive comparison video. Thank you!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you very much, glad to help.

[@royalfolkspark]

Stand-alone monitor....with firestick 4K....I use for, (slide-show) my family photos and it works great....👍 My question to you. Can the (firestick lite) perform the same operation ? (with a stand-alone monitor) ?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes it can - good use of the Fire TV Stick

[@royalfolkspark]

@@ChardTheTechGuy Thank you.

[@kkbearxoxo]

Loved this videos really helped me decide!! && bonus your eyes are so beautiful omg

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome, glad to help - thank you for the compliments on my eyes 😀(blush) - I hope you subscribe for more.

[@reykingrd8088]

Thanks your information help me a lot

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad to hear that, thanks for the feedback

[@nakiwst]

Good morning Sir, May we do Screen mirroring of Android mobile while using Amazon Fire stick 4K...??? Please reply Sir...🙂

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes you can - Keep holding down the Home Button until you see the option

[@bminnie2233]

VERY helpful video

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your feedback

[@babluyou1]

That’s an awesome comparison. Thanks.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@stetson999]

I think the 4K is probably the best for most people. The price difference is minimal since they’re frequently on sale, and virtually every new TV is 4K.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes I recommend the 4K Fire Stick TV above all.

[@frankartanis5707]

Excellent video thank you very much Happy holidays

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you for the feedback - Happy 2021 - Stay Safe

[@MrFarmeruk]

Probably just go with the firestick Im not to bothered about 4k and it hasn't any more memory. Happy enough with the basics 👌

[@Lonewolf2616]

What about the antenna for each piece?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

If we are talking Wi-Fi? They all support up to Wi-Fi 5, no Wi-Fi 6 yet

[@bingolong101]

I just wish they would let us uninstall these pre-installed apps or give us more storage. Thanks for the info Chad.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome. I agree, some apps you can uninstall and the others you can't.

[@helena1594]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Glad to help thank you

[@ekon940]

Getting the 4k thanks a lot

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Happy to help

[@mengnixu7247]

Very informative! Thanks

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome

[@LaVerite124]

👍great video but I'm sticking with my 4k Stick

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you and me too

[@LaVerite124]

@@ChardTheTechGuy 😂 👍But seriously, the new one was a waste. Ok, nice that it has Atmos sound but no 4k? Nope 👎 I almost purchased.

[@mshell2728]

Thank you!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome!

[@shanecook3838]

Thank you 4 your help 🙏

[@mets23q]

Ill wait for 4k not out yet in aus

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Sounds good Metz

[@NiamhShields]

Very helpful - thank you!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome - thank you

[@erneststevenson6621]

Thank you. I'm going 4k

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Good choice! You are welcome

[@RossMaguire95]

Video was helpful thank you

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You’re welcome, glad to help

[@TheIceman50]

So clear! Thank you

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you, Marcel

[@kunaldhenwal1536]

But bro if i buy firestick 4k i may not be able to use it... Coz all 4k TVs are smart TV... But not all FHD TVs are smart TV.. so one would be better off with FHD versions of Firestick. One would always feel lazy using Firestick 4k in a 4k smart tv. Would be waste to buy then

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

To be honest you can't if you go with the FHD, it's just a difference in resolution, especially if you don't plan on buying a 4K TV anytime soon

[@kunaldhenwal1536]

@@ChardTheTechGuy Also, what's the difference in lite vs. 3rd gen? Amazon claims 3rd gen is 50% faster... But nobody is saying its faster they all say its only comes with Atmos rest everything is same in 3rd gen and lite. Sound is not my preference.

[@Lucaaaa710]

Nope, bc all „Smart tvs“ Operator system is TRASH. Btw if u Watch Netflix or Prime in 4K without stick, its not True 4K.

[@seanboxer1521]

Thanks man

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome!

[@NatalieReneeClark]

Thanks chard!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad to help, Stay safe

[@rosalynhampton8854]

I want to discontinue my cable bill is firesticks the best idea

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes there are a lot of free movies and TV shows apps (Pluto TV, IMDB TV...) available on the Fire TV Stick Now it all depends your needs because not every thing you get on cable is available on the free plan, so it's a give and take, that means you can go cable free but you probably have to give up something.

[@mong24]

Thanks for the information!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome - Glad to help

[@Robson33br]

ótimo vídeo. saudações do Brasil.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Gracias

[@crazynewyork]

You helped me a lot lol

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad to help - thank you for your feedback

[@Barot8]

I still don't have a 4k tv :( Thank you for the info Chard!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thanks for the feedback Barot8, Do you have the Regular Fire TV Stick or The 4K version?

[@Barot8]

@@ChardTheTechGuy I've got the older edition of the fire tv stick, and a fire cube.

[@manupawankalyan]

Firestick 4k doesn't give you Dolby Atmos you get only Dolby digital plus... Check once

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Well mine does, tried and tested

[@bhead8001]

Thank you bruh!! I'm new but I'll be visiting you often.. Again, thanks for the feedback..

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome. Thank you B Head, appreciate the visits - more to come

[@medicalpiff803]

Yardie!!!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yeah man, born and raised

[@mo_muscle3513]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you 👍

[@tissiano_]

So what stick is faster? I bought a 4k stick and my tv doesnt support 4k, but i bought it because it has 1.5 gb ram, and the others just have 1 gb ram, i hope the one i bought is faster than the others 😂

[@jaguar3248]

If you do not have a tv that supports 4k you wasted your money. Here in Australia no provider supports 4k, even if your providers do the lite version only supports a max 1080p at 60ftps. The fire stick is cheap for a reason. Maybe if Amazon stopped marking everything including the box it arrives in with their logo and lots of bubble wrap they may get it right. The Fire stick works but you need a top end TV and fast internet connection to get the best out of it. There is also no excuse for making it Wifi only, a serious product would provide a ethernet connection, so expect a fire stick 2 then 3 shortly.

[@tissiano_]

@@jaguar3248 Yeah but i'm talking about which one is faster, in the menus and everything.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I notice a boost in speed with the new Fire TV Stick, even in the Fire TV Lite compare to the previous regular Fire TV Stick. The menu is more snappy and the things load faster.

[@adamtaylor2296]

4k

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Cool - Update software coming in March

[@danielholliday6742]

2 cores for the voice assistant ? Come on you honestly believe that ?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

That's what the specs says

[@pierro_5]

does the 4k fire stick keep getting updates?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes it does.