For our full look at the Fire TV Stick 2 vs the Roku Stick 2016 please watch the YouTube video at the top of this post.
The new Fire Stick has:
- Quad MediaTek 1.3ghz Processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 8 GB storage
From Amazon:
| Size | 3.4″ x 1.2″ x 0.5″ (85.9 mm x 30.0 mm x 12.6 mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 oz. (32.0 g) |
| Processor | MediaTek Quad-core ARM 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | Mali450 MP4 |
| Storage | 8 GB internal |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi supports 2×2 MIMO 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Voice Support | Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included) or free Fire TV Remote App (available for download on Fire, Android, and iOS) |
| Game Controller Support | Yes, optimized for Amazon Fire TV Game Controller and most games are compatible with other Bluetooth controllers |
| Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
| Ports | HDMI output, Micro USB for power only |
| Audio Support | Dolby Audio, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1 |
| Content Formats Supported | Video: H.264 1080p30H.265 1080p30, Audio: AAC-LC, HE-AACv1 (AAC+), HE-AACv2 (eAAC+), AC3 (Dolby Digital), eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MIDI, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
| Output Resolution Supported | 720p and 1080p up to 60fps |
| System Requirements | High-definition television with available HDMI input, Internet connection via Wi-Fi, a power outlet. |
| TV Compatibility | Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models from: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse, and others. |
| Warranty and Service | 90-day Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year and 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV Stick is subject to the terms found here. |
| Regional Support | Certain services may not be available outside the U.S. |
| Closed Captioning | Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content. |
| Included in the Box | Fire TV Stick Alexa Voice Remote USB cable and power adapter HDMI extender 2 AAA batteries Quick Start Guide |
Roku
- Powerful quad-core processor and fast dual-band wireless. 8x more processing power than before.
- Access to Amazon, VUDU, Netflix, Hulu, Google Play, and more.
- Portable for different HDTVs in your home, hotel, and dorm rooms.
- Unbiased search results across top channels to find where it’s free or cheapest to watch.
- Free mobile app for iOS and Android with voice search and private listening.
Check out the full Roku Streaming Stick review here.
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