Amazon Fire TV 4K (3rd gen, 2017)

Compact and portable ; Powerful ; Affordable ; Works with Alexa ; Supports HDR

Dongle may strain HDMI ports ; No Ethernet jack ; No Dolby Vision

Amazon’s new $70 Fire TV dongle is powerful, easy to install, and adds support for HDR content. With Alexa at the helm, Amazon’s Fire TV is a more compelling streaming option than ever before.

Great design ; HDR support ; Future proof with Dolby Atmos ; Good price

Lack of Dolby Atmos content ; Volume control missing from remote ; Not as much 4K content as Apple TV

The Amazon Fire TV (2017) is the latest version of Amazon’s streaming box, and comes with a fantastic new redesign, plus support for 4K HDR content and Dolby Atmos soundtracks.

Supports 4K and HDR10. Works with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. Fast performance with solid Wi-Fi streaming. Ethernet connectivity is an option.

No support for Dolby Vision. Missing a few notable streaming services.

Bottom Line: The Amazon Fire TV adds HDR10 to its already compelling 4K video support and Alexa voice assistant, making it one of the best media streamers you can buy.

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

Alexa and affordability make a strong case for Amazon’s flagship streamer

Polished, beautiful interface ; Alexa integration is solid ; Inexpensive

Small catalog of 4K HDR movies ; Support for Atmos audio but no Atmos content ; Remote lacks volume buttons ; No Dolby Vision support

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 to install and discreet ; Alexa support is legitimately useful ; Half the price of the new Apple TV

HDR10 not Dolby Vision ; Limited 4K HDR content available ; Remote lacks basic TV controls

Great, easy-to-accomodate design ; Well-designed interface ; Fast performance ; Sharp, bright 4K HDR images

Overlaps with smart TV functionality ; Heavy Amazon focus ; Ethernet connection costs extra

Better than its predecessor in every way, Amazon's new Fire TV is a great way to enjoy 4K HDR content with the added sparkle of Alexa integration

4K HDR support ; Simple interface ; Alexa integration

Limited connectivity

For just £70 here in the UK, the new Fire TV with 4K HDR support offers stunning value for money. You can stream great-looking video from the usual services such as Netflix as well as Amazon’s own Prime Video, while full Alexa support gives it an edge...