For our full review of the Fire TV Stick 2 and a head to head look at the old Fire TV stick vs the new one 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 |
The all-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote is available for pre-order beginning today for $39.99 at www.amazon.com/fire-tv-stick and will start shipping to customers on October 20.
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