Fire TV Stick 4K Max Review: The Cheapest Way to Make an Old TV Feel New

If your smart TV's built-in apps have slowed to a crawl, a streaming stick is the easiest fix there is. The 4K Max is Amazon's fastest stick, and it makes almost any TV feel snappy again.

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Key features

The faster processor means apps launch quickly, which is the thing you'll notice every single night.
Broad HDR and Atmos support gets the most out of a good TV and soundbar.
Extra storage gives more room for apps and games before it gets sluggish.
The voice remote makes finding something to watch across apps much quicker.

Best for

Anyone with a sluggish smart TV, or Amazon Prime and Alexa households.

Things to consider

The interface is crowded with ads and Amazon promotions, the most common criticism.
Apple and Google users may prefer those ecosystems' streamers.
There's no benefit to 4K features on an older HD TV.

Verdict

HashMonkey score: 3.5/5 ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Our editorial opinion, based on research into specs, owner feedback and expert reviews. Not hands-on testing, and not an Amazon customer rating.

Recommended: a fast, inexpensive TV upgrade, as long as you can live with the ads.

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Based on its published specs and features, the best fit is: Anyone with a sluggish smart TV, or Amazon Prime and Alexa households. Check the product details on Amazon to confirm it fits your needs.

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A few things to weigh. The interface is crowded with ads and Amazon promotions, the most common criticism. Apple and Google users may prefer those ecosystems' streamers.

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