Fire TV Stick
As already mentioned, the new Fire TV Stick is claimed to me 50% more powerful than its previous generation. In addition, it is also said to consume around 50% less power than its predecessor. To offer this performance, it employs an octa-core chipset, clocked at 1.7GHz clock speed. The Fire TV Stick allows for streaming in 1080p at 60fps along with HDR compatibility. And it also features Dolby Atmos to offer an immersive sound experience with compatible content and speakers. What’s more, the device comes bundled with an Alexa Voice Remote that includes dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons to allow you to control TVs and soundbars in your home. In terms of connectivity, the Fire TV Stick comes with dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi and offers support for 5GHz networks to offer stable streaming with less-frequent connection drops.
Fire TV Stick Lite
The Fire TV Stick Lite comes with HDR support and full-HD streaming. It also features an Alexa Voice Remote Lite, which allows you to use voice to search and launch content on the device.
Fire TV Stick and Stick Lite: Pricing and Availability
The Fire TV Stick is priced at $39.99. On the other hand, the affordable alternative, the Fire TV Stick Lite carries a price tag of $29.99. Both devices will be available in select countries next week, with pre-orders starting today. In India, the Fire TV Stick is priced at Rs 3,999 while the Fire TV Stick Lite is priced at Rs 2,999. Both are available for pre-order starting today and will ship on October 15th.