Testseek.co.uk have collected 32 expert reviews of the Amazon Fire TV 2015 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Fire TV 2015.
November 2015
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The editors liked
Amazon wins on picture and sound
Apple has better voice search
Amazon has more apps and UHD video
Amazon features USB and MicroSD
The Amazon Fire TV offers a healthy -- if not quite complete -- selection of UK streaming apps
Via a responsive interface. Parental controls and support are top-notch. Voice search from the remote works very well. It's the least expensive external device
4K UHD playback
Responsive
The biggest choice of paid
For 4K content
Powerful hardware
Gorgeous design
Voice search
Plex adds local streaming
Superfast menu system thanks to quad-core processor
4K Ultra HD video playback
Dual-band dual-antenna Wi-Fi
MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
Thousands of shows and movies available
Easy to use
Good AV performance
4K
Power and speed
Great price
Very snappy in menus
Loads of apps
4K Netflix & Amazon in one place
Can sideload Android apps
The editors didn't like
Apple TV more expensive
Typing is a chore on Apple
Popular apps such as Netflix
IPlayer and others take a back seat to Amazon's own TV shows and movies. The Alexa digital assistant doesn't work in the UK. Search results prioritise Amazon
And often hide results from other providers even if you've install
Amazon Prime is effectively a must
Some codec limitations
Non
Universal search
UI favours Amazon apps
Unrefined game controller
Not that much 4K content is on the platform yet
Ultra HD movies are very expensive
If you haven't got an Amazon Prime or Prime Instant Video membership you won't get the most from it
Amazon platform could be more open
No 24p mode easily accessible
4K limited to 30 frames per second and no HDR support
Published: 2015-10-11, Author: Tony , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: One and a half years ago, we reviewed the Amazon Fire TV–a device that had A Lot of Problems, yet A Lot of Potential. Given the incremental nature of the hardware update, so too will this be an incremental review that will explore what's improved, what st...
Published: 2015-10-09, Author: Adam , review by: gizmodo.com
I like how zippy it is. It's noticeably faster than my old Fire TV Stick. (I also like the bigger remote because it's harder to lose.) It's cool that you can ask it what the weather is, though I need more time to change my browsing habits before I really
As much as I enjoy the Amazon Fire TV experience, I must admit that it's exceedingly mediocre. Compared to Apple TV, for instance, the interface feels clunky and confusing. I also feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy or rent Amazon content which i
At $100, the new Amazon Fire TV is the same price as a Roku 3, a more versatile set-top box that lacks 4K support. So if you want those features, it might be worth it. The Fire TV is slightly cheaper than the $130 Roku 4 which does have 4K support and voi...
Published: 2015-10-05, Author: Tim , review by: mymac.com
Abstract: A year ago, I purchased the Amazon Fire TV Stick, plugged it into a USB hub and one of my HD TVs HDMI port, and called it a day. It worked perfectly out of the box, and has continued to do so. However, there is no expandability, more CPU driven games can'...
Abstract: This week Amazon unveiled the Fire TV as a small network appliance primarily for HD video streaming and complemented by some gaming and mobile app capabilities. The Fire TV is powered by Amazon's Android-based Kindle Fire OS so in this weekend review are...
4K UHD playback, Responsive, Huge selection of paidfor content
Amazon Prime is effectively a must, Some codec limitations, Nonuniversal search
The new Amazon Fire TV is the perfect Ultra HD box for Amazon Prime faithful without the smarts in their 4K TV; however for anyone else it's merely an okay streamer. It's slick and responsive, but the Amazon bias means you won't get the most from the box...
The Amazon Fire TV can access thousands of the most popular streaming apps. Its interface is very quick to respond, and Amazon content launches almost immediately. Parental controls and support are top-notch. Voice search from the remote works very well,
Popular apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and others take a back seat to Amazon's own TV shows and movies. Search results prioritize Amazon, and often hide results from other providers even if you've installed them. There's no way to customize the interfac
The Fire TV is a formidable streamer with 4K capability and oodles of features, but it tries too hard to serve up Amazon's own TV shows and movies...
Smooth and responsive UI, Amazon Prime Instant Video front and center, Gamingcentric with a dedicated gamepad available, Amazon Appstore ensures an evergrowing selection of apps
Small internal storage, doesn't support external memory, Amazoncentric, third party apps get secondclass citizen status, Text entry is tedious with the remote or the gamepad, Almost unusable outside the US, unless willing to jump through hoops
I began reviewing the Amazon Fire TV as a sceptic, but finished this piece with mixed thoughts about this device. For a first attempt, Amazon really does make a good job in making the user interface silky smooth. The launcher is very simple to understand...
Spaß macht das Amazon Fire nicht, aber es erledigt Alltags-Aufgaben ohne Murren und lässt sich meist störungsfrei bedienen. Seine Existenzberechtigung findet es als extrem günstiges Basis-Tablet zum Surfen oder um Apps auszuprobieren - oder für die Kinder...
Published: 2015-12-19, Author: Marco , review by: curved.de
einfache Bedienung, aufgeräumtes Menü
Wer als Amazon-Kunde Zugriff auf Prime Video, aber keinen Smart TV hat und keine 100 Euro ins Fire TV investieren möchte, wird mit dem rund 50 Euro teurem Stick glücklich. Wenn Ihr aber am TV auch das eine oder andere Spielchen wagen wollt oder Wert auf 4...
einfache Bedienung inkl. Sprachsuche, Zugriff auf viele Mediatheken, 4K Wiedergabe, günstig
Tonprobleme mit Dolby Digital, Sprachsuche nicht systemweit, Probleme mit Controller
Ich habe die Amazon Fire TV als Schaltzentrale fürs Wohnzimmer lieben gelernt. Die einfache Einrichtung und Bedienung machen Spaß, die Sprachsuche funktioniert sehr gut, auch wenn sie leider nur auf die Amazon-Mediathek beschränkt ist. Dazu gibt es viele ...
