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Fire TV Stick HD Review: The Cheapest Way to Stream on an HD TV

Not every TV is 4K, and not every room needs a premium streamer. The Fire TV Stick HD is a small, simple stick for bedrooms, guest rooms and older HD TVs.

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Key features

• Direct Power runs it from your TV's USB, with no wall adapter.
• A slim design won't block neighboring HDMI ports.
• All the major streaming apps are available.
• The voice remote makes finding shows quicker.

Best for

Owners of HD TVs, guest rooms and budget-minded streamers.

Things to consider

• It doesn't do 4K; get the 4K Max for 4K TVs.
• The interface shows ads and promotions.
• It's less powerful than pricier sticks.

Verdict

A great-value stick for HD TVs. Don't buy it for a 4K set.

Consider instead

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