Testseek.co.uk have collected 101 expert reviews of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 2017 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Fire TV Stick 2017.
April 2017
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The editors liked
Alexa support on a TV device
Quick at accessing content
Great contextual text and voice search
Good picture quality
Excellent app integration and availability
Doesn't require Echo
Compact
Easy to use
Great user interface
Alexa aids searching and connectivity
The performance of the speedy new box is seriously impressive. For the most part 4K playback is smooth and reliable
With only rare instances of it being less than lovely in its super-resolution
The interface is very responsive too
With voice search bei
Super low price
Improved design
HDR compatibility
Better voice tech
Alexa integration
Good 4K and HDR library
Dolby Atmos hardware support
Seamless operation
Snappy operation
Stable connection
4K and HDR
Slim and sleek design
Simple UI
Great design
HDR support
Future proof with Dolby Atmos
Good price
The Amazon Fire TV Cube lets you control power
Input switching and volume on your TV
Sound bar or AV receiver hands-free from across the room
Using only voice commands. You can also use your voice to change channels on a cable box. The microphones are
Loads to watch
Easy to set up
Alexa works a treat
Alexa voice control
Responsive UI
Multiple streaming services
Price
Plenty of content
So well priced
Alexa works very well
Voice control built in
Support for HDR10
Kodi-compatible
£40 is very cheap
Netflix
Prime Instant Video
BBC iPlayer and many more
Much faster than previous model
Voice-controlled Alexa remote
Supports all current HDR formats
Dolby Atmos
Impressive performance
An excellent selection of apps
4K HDR Youtube
IPlayer
Netflix & Amazon
Keenly priced
Pretty UI
Nice remote
Alexa
Compact and portable
Powerful
Affordable
Works with Alexa
Supports HDR
Simple to use
Easy set up
Good remote
Slick interface
Wide UK catchup service support
The Amazon XRay for TV and movies feature is available through Fire Stick using information sourced from IMDb
You can easily see who's acting in the show or film along with other things they've starred in
Parental controls mean you can set passwords for
The editors didn't like
No 4K or HDR
Few TV USBs will power it so you need to use the adapter
Ethernet connection costs extra
No Dolby Vision support (if that matters)
Adds little to existing smart TVs
No Dolby Atmos content
The total dominance of Amazon services makes an Amazon Prime account a virtual necessity if you want to get the most out of the Fire TV
You could say the same about Android TV
With its recommendations carousel only dealing in Google services
But with t
Low resolution display
Limited to Amazon's services
Smaller size won't be for all
No access to Atmos content
No Dolby Vision
Amazon-heavy interface won't have universal appeal
Amazon content takes priority
No Now TV
Must use bundled AC adapter
Lack of Dolby Atmos content
Volume control missing from remote
Not as much 4K content as Apple TV
If you want to use a source device beyond Fire TV -- like your cable DVR
Game console
Smart TV
Roku or Apple TV -- you'll have to keep its remote on-hand. The included Fire TV remote can't control other devices and even lacks volume and mute keys. Many
Cheaper alternatives are available
Integrated search could be better
4K model costs just £10 more
You really need to have Prime
No Now TV or Google Movies and TV app
Not all Alexa functions supported
Limited iPhone support
Won't run from most TVs' USB power supplies
Big and awkward for a stick
Limited 4K HDR film selection
No 24p Mode
Pendant design is a little strange
No HD audio passthrough
Not all that many UHD Movies
Dongle may strain HDMI ports
No Ethernet jack
Not quite as fast as the more expensive Fire TV box
No support for iTunes or Sky content
Requires Amazon account
Wifi only
Doesn't support the playback of content in 4K
Can only mirror content from Amazon Fire devices and select Android gadgets
You can play game with the remote but for more control you'll need the optional gaming pad
Published: 2017-10-24, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Compact, easy to use, great user interface, Alexa aids searching and connectivity
Ethernet connection costs extra, no Dolby Vision support (if that matters), adds little to existing smart TVs, no Dolby Atmos content
We can't fault Fire TV's redesign. Moving to be a more compact package is always good news, although the need to buy that Ethernet accessory sets it at a minor disadvantage to Chromecast Ultra. However, the addition of the Alexa remote, a stable and easy-...
Published: 2017-10-24, Author: Dan , review by: T3.com
Plenty of content, So well priced, Alexa works very well
You really need to have Prime,
So should you plump for the Fire TV 4K? The Chromecast Ultra and Fire TV are very similarly-priced and which you go for depends on which ecosystem you're more embedded with (as well as whether you want a physical remote).Do you use Amazon Video and Amazon...
Published: 2017-10-24, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Image 8 of 8The Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD a brilliant product, but a tricky product to assess nonetheless. On the one hand, it's the market leader. For me, it's the easiest TV streamer to use, giving you voice control features, an intuitive UI and a simple...
An excellent selection of apps, 4K HDR Youtube, iPlayer, Netflix & Amazon, Keenly priced, Pretty UI, Nice remote, Alexa
No 24p Mode, Pendant design is a little strange, No HD audio passthrough, Not all that many UHD Movies
For a whisker under £70, the Amazon Fire TV 3 offers an awful lot in terms of internet streaming apps, with most of the big hitters present and correct. There are 4K HDR versions of Netflix, YouTube, BBC iPlayer (beta) and, of course, Amazon's own Prime a...
Compact and portable, Powerful, Affordable, Works with Alexa, Supports HDR
Dongle may strain HDMI ports, No Ethernet jack, No Dolby Vision
If you are building a smart home around Amazon's Alexa, then, yes, the Fire TV is most certainly the right streaming device for you. It's powerful, easy to use, and portable, meaning you can shove it in an overnight bag and use it wherever you roam.For th...
Published: 2017-10-02, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Compact, Easy to use, Great user interface, Alexa aids searching and connectivity
Ethernet connection costs extra, No Dolby Vision support (if that matters), Adds little to existing smart TVs, No Dolby Atmos content
If you've already taken the step of buying a Echo, the new Fire TV is a very logical move. The interface is clean, the 4K HDR crisp and there is plenty of content to enjoy too.Where Amazon's Fire TV really appeals though is the connectivity with Alexa and...
Published: 2017-09-28, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com
HDR compatibility, Better voice tech
Smaller size won't be for all
Amazon has completely redesigned the Fire TV, changing it from a 'front of the TV' solution to one you plug into the back of your television. It's added HDR to the mix, too, making it one of the most complete streaming solutions around...
Alexa integration, Good 4K and HDR library, Dolby Atmos hardware support, Seamless operation,
No access to Atmos content, No Dolby Vision, Amazon-heavy interface won't have universal appeal,
The Amazon Fire TV 4K won't be for everyone. With its performance being on a par with those of the apps built into Samsung TVs, it doesn't offer anything new to those with a newer TV.Non-Amazon Prime Video subscribers may prefer more objective platforms...
