Amazon has so many products that fall under the “Amazon Devices” umbrella, but none are as popular among our readers as Fire TV Sticks. With a tiny little dongle, you can instantly transform any TV into a Fire TV. It’ll run all the streaming apps you might want, plus thousands of games and other apps in Amazon’s app store. Right now, there are some great Fire TV Stick deals that our readers have been swarming to buy.
Prices start at just $17.99 for the Fire TV Stick Lite, which is the best price we’ve seen since the Prime Big Deal Days shopping event. The regular Fire TV Stick is on sale for $19.99, but my favorite deal is the new-for-2023 Fire TV Stick 4K, which is on sale for $29.99 instead of $50. The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also on sale for the first time, but you’ll only save 25% while the rest of Amazon’s streaming dongles are either 40% or 50% off.
We’ll cover all those deals and more in this roundup. You’ll find all of the best Fire TV Stick deals of the month right here in one place.
Upgraded 4K Fire TV Sticks are on sale
If you’re willing to spend a little more money, you can pick up one of Amazon’s 4K models instead of the entry-level Fire TV Sticks.
I’ve personally used every Fire TV Stick version that Amazon has released so far, and I highly recommend opting for either the Fire TV Stick 4K or, better yet, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. First of all, you will future-proof your purchase since it supports 4K and HDR. And with the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, you also get a significantly faster UI.
The deals this week include the latest version of Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K, which is down to $29.99 instead of $50. This is by far the most popular Fire TV Stick model among our readers, and it was recently updated with a few new features. Here’s are the updates you need to know about:
- New 1.7GHz processor is 25% faster
- Wi-Fi 6 support
- 2GB of storage
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a big upgrade compared to the regular 4K version. The addition of Wi-Fi 6E support is terrific, of course. But the most noticeable difference is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max’s much faster interface thanks to a new 2.0GHz quad-core processor. It’s night and day compared to other Fire TV Stick models.
If you poke around through the Amazon customer reviews for various Fire TV Stick models, you’ll see that interface lag is really the only main complaint that you’ll see over and over.
That’s one of the main reasons why the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is such a great upgrade. In fact, that’s reason enough to opt for the 4K Max model, even aside from great features like Wi-Fi 6E and HDR support.
The only problem is that the Max model currently has a smaller discount than the rest of Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks. You’ll currently save 25%, which means you can get the Fire TV Stick Max for $44.99 instead of $60.
Fire TV Stick deals on entry-level models
Amazon has had other Fire TV Stick sales in 2023, and there was one as recently as last month. But as I mentioned when I covered that sale, the deals weren’t as impressive as other Fire TV Stick deals we’ve seen.
Starting today, there’s a much better batch of Fire TV Stick deals available on Amazon.
Prices start at $17.99 for the Fire TV Stick Lite, which normally sells for $30. This model is very popular because of its low cost, but there are two main limitations that you should know about before you buy one.
First, the Fire TV Stick Lite only supports resolutions up to 1080p FHD. That means you won’t be able to watch 4K content at full resolution. And second, this model comes with the Alexa Voice Remote Lite, which doesn’t have extra buttons to control your TV.
If you want to upgrade to the regular model, you’re in luck because it has Amazon’s biggest discount this week.
The regular Fire TV Stick in brand-new condition is on sale for $19.99 instead of $40. This model is also capped at 1080p, but it has the full-blown Alexa Voice Remote that many people prefer.
Considering this model costs less brand-new than the Lite model in refurbished condition, this is definitely the way to go right now.
And last but certainly not least, we have the 3nd-generation of Fire TV Cube. As I mentioned earlier, it’s essentially a Fire TV Stick 4K combined with an Echo Dot. It’s the best of both worlds, and it retails for $140.
Sometimes it goes on sale, however, and Amazon just dropped the price to $109.99 if you buy one this week. That’s the lowest price ever for this current-generation model.
Why I recommend Amazon Fire TV Sticks
Some people who have never tried a Fire TV Stick might be confused as to why they’re so popular. After all, practically every TV you can buy right now has a smart TV platform built in. That includes everything from budget televisions to high-end models from premium TV brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung.
If you want to know why product reviewers like me still recommend Fire TV Sticks, the answer is simple: Amazon’s Fire TV platform is better than proprietary smart TV platforms.
There are a few different reasons why that’s the case. One reason is the simple fact that the Fire TV user interface is better and more usable than proprietary platforms. I love my LG OLED TV, for example, but the webOS smart TV platform is a mess.
Another reason why Fire TV Sticks are better than built-in smart TV platforms is app support. You can find practically any app you can imagine in Amazon’s app store, from streaming apps to games and more. Meanwhile, if you use the smart TV features that came on your TV, you’re limited to a much smaller number of apps.
In my home, I personally mainly use Apple TVs. It’s not because Apple TVs are necessarily better than Fire TV Sticks, however. I mainly use Apple TV boxes because I have so many other Apple devices. I love the continuity across my laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone, and TV. I even have access to many of the same apps, which is a big bonus.
The one thing I really don’t like about the Apple TV is the price, however. Even when it’s on sale with a discount, the Apple TV 4K still costs so much more money than other streaming devices from companies like Roku and Amazon. That’s why I use the Apple TV on my main TVs, but the rest get Fire TV Sticks.
The beauty of a Fire TV Stick is that it’s a cheap little device that hides out of sight behind your TV. But it instantly expands the capabilities of any TV you connect it to.
FAQ
You should know that you cannot watch local TV channels on a Fire TV Stick on its own. It doesn’t have an OTA antenna or anything like that. But you can access local TV channels through a live TV streaming service, and there are plenty of options in Amazon’s app store on the Fire TV platform. Examples include Philo, Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Fubo TV.
Amazon does not charge a monthly fee for any of its Fire TV Sticks. Let’s clear that up right away because some people mistakenly think that’s the case.
There are apps and services within a Fire TV Stick that you might need to pay monthly for. Examples include Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max. But you do not need to pay any monthly fee to use the Fire TV Stick itself.
The simple answer to this question is that you get practically every channel you can think of on Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks. If the channel you’re interested in has an app, it almost certainly is compatible with the Fire TV Stick.
There’s a big debate surrounding which is better, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick lineup or Roku streaming media players. The truth is that neither one is better overall, but there may be specific cases where one is better than the other for specific users.
For example, if you’re a fan of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, then a Fire TV Stick is probably a better option for you. It will integrate with all of your other Alexa devices. You can also use Alexa to search for movies and TV shows to watch.
