Amazon Knocks the Fire TV Stick Back Down to Its $20 Prime Day Price – CNET [CNET]
At its original price of $40, the Fire TV stick is not that great a value, sitting awkwardly in between a cheaper Lite model and more premium 4K versions. But with the cut to $20, it becomes a much more appealing proposition. It can run up to an FHD resolution, which is great for older and budget-oriented TVs, although it can still offer support for things like HDR10, HDR10 Plus and HLG, the latter being an HDR standard broadcasters use. As such, it’s a rather versatile little streaming device, whether you want to watch shows, films, or sports.
Another great feature is actually in the remote itself since it comes with a microphone and lets you access Alexa with a press of a button. That’s good for navigate through the Fire TV UI and finding content to watch. The remote also comes with a few quick-access buttons for things like Prime Video and Netflix, a nice upgrade from previous generations.
While the Fire TV Stick might not be the absolute best Fire TV stick in terms of specs, at 50% off it is a better deal than the Fire TV Lite, which is currently $10 more expensive. However, if you’re not completely tied to the Amazon ecosystem, it might be worth checking out these Roku deals for some great alternatives.