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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen): price, specs & release date

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen), released 2023-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: en.wikipedia.org verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark33/100#7 of 16 in class

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) is listed at $59.99 on en.wikipedia.org as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 13 streaming devices (median $49.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 33/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 16 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest streaming devices: Onn 4K Plus Streaming Device — $29.88

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Is the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) a good buy?

At $60, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) is #8 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99. On the spec sheet, its storage of 16 GB is above the median of the 16.

Evidence of Record

Our data
Independent labsmeasured it
2
Physical metricsrecorded
6
Outlets on record2 tested · 2 mention-only
4

Two independent labs measured this product across 6 physical metrics — netflix app load, youtube app load, disney plus app and 3 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.

netflix app load · youtube app load · disney plus app · max app load · sling app load · usable storage

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)

Four whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, PCWorld, TechRadar, What Hi-Fi) hands-on reviewed this exact 2nd-gen model. All four praise the snappy performance and/or sharp 4K HDR picture at a low price, and all four flag the ad-heavy, Amazon/Prime-centric Fire TV interface. Three of the four also criticize the dated micro-USB power port (Tom's Guide only notes it descriptively), and two flag that the bulky stick can block an adjacent HDMI port. Tom's Guide and PCWorld both call the upgrade over the prior-gen 4K Max only marginal.

Based on 4 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2023-09-27–2025-06-10

Tested by Tom's Guide, PCWorld, TechRadar, What Hi-Fi

Consistently praised

  • Fast, zippy performance and snappy menu/app navigation · 3 sources
  • Strong value: full 4K HDR (Dolby Vision/HDR10+) streaming at a low price · 3 sources
  • 16GB storage, double the cheaper Fire sticks, with room for apps · 2 sources
  • Sharp, detailed picture with all HDR formats supported

Commonly flagged

  • Ad-heavy, Amazon/Prime-centric Fire TV interface · 4 sources
  • Dated micro-USB power port instead of USB-C · 3 sources
  • Only a marginal upgrade over the previous-gen 4K Max · 2 sources
  • Bulky stick can block adjacent HDMI ports (extender needed) · 2 sources

Where reviewers disagree Overall recommendation splits largely on review timing and competition. Tom's Guide (Sept 2023) put a 'hold' on it, preferring the cheaper Roku Streaming Stick 4K or Chromecast with Google TV; What Hi-Fi (June 2025) named it a What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner and 'the easiest no-brainer buy,' explicitly because Google discontinued the Chromecast and replaced it with the pricier, not-quite-as-good Google TV Streamer.

The sources (4)

Tom's Guide lab-tested ·

Netflix app load time: 14 s · YouTube app load time: 9 s · Disney Plus app load time: 7 s · Max app load time: 6 s · Sling app load time: 11 s

Navigation through the interface and menus was zippy.
the performance improvements of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd gen) are not terribly significant
The home screen feels like a giant ad for Prime Video

PCWorld lab-tested ·

Usable storage (of 16GB nominal): ~12 GB

Both are sufficiently zippy with smooth animations, seldom running into any performance hiccups.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max continues to offer a chaotic and occasionally annoying menu system
the Fire TV Stick 4K Max still uses a Micro-USB cable for power instead of the increasingly-prevalent USB-C

TechRadar hands-on ·

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) is a pleasure to use thanks to its speedy performance and Alexa support
It's actually surprising how quick it is for a streaming stick
the everything-Prime experience can be off-putting, and I wish Amazon used something other than a micro-USB port for power

What Hi-Fi hands-on ·

the Fire TV Stick delivers a sharp and engaging picture
One area where Fire OS frustrates is with its ad-heavy nature.
the decision to stick with the older, less convenient and less widely used connection is an odd choice indeed

Specifications

Price (US)$59.99 US launch MSRP, model B0CHP9M564; Ethernet requires separate Micro-USB adapter (not included)
BrandAmazon
Released2023-10
Max resolution4K
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
ProcessorMediaTek 2.0 GHz quad-core
Storage (GB)16
Wi-FiWiFi 6E
Remote voiceYes
EthernetNo

Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. Wikipedia Amazon Fire TV Stick article: 2nd gen Max released October 18 2023, MediaTek 2.0 GHz CPU, 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM, 16 GB storage, 4K, Dolby Vision, WiFi 6E (tri-band 802.11ax). Wikipedia Amazon Fire TV article corroborates WiFi 6E and 16 GB. HLG and HDR10/HDR10+ are standard in the Fire TV HDR stack. CORRECTION 2026-06-15: prior priceNote/provenance claimed a USB-C to Ethernet adapter is bundled — this is WRONG. The 4K Max ships with no Ethernet adapter; a wired connection requires a separately purchased Micro-USB (not USB-C) Ethernet adapter. Launch price $59.99 is the widely reported figure. Ethernet column is false because there is no built-in RJ-45 port and no bundled adapter.

Is the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) worth it vs cheaper streaming devices?

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) against its closest cheaper and pricier streaming devices on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked

ProductPriceMax resolutionHDR formatsProcessorStorage (GB)Wi-Fi
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) this$59.994KDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGMediaTek 2.0 GHz quad-core16WiFi 6E
Roku Streaming Stick 4K$49.994KDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGRealtek 1315NR4WiFi 5
Roku Ultra (2024)$99.994KDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGRealtek 1619BRV4WiFi 6

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)?

Four whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, PCWorld, TechRadar, What Hi-Fi) hands-on reviewed this exact 2nd-gen model. All four praise the snappy performance and/or sharp 4K HDR picture at a low price, and all four flag the ad-heavy, Amazon/Prime-centric Fire TV interface. Three of the four also criticize the dated micro-USB power port (Tom's Guide only notes it descriptively), and two flag that the bulky stick can block an adjacent HDMI port. Tom's Guide and PCWorld both call the upgrade over the prior-gen 4K Max only marginal. Praised: Fast, zippy performance and snappy menu/app navigation; Strong value: full 4K HDR (Dolby Vision/HDR10+) streaming at a low price; 16GB storage, double the cheaper Fire sticks, with room for apps; Sharp, detailed picture with all HDR formats supported. Flagged: Ad-heavy, Amazon/Prime-centric Fire TV interface; Dated micro-USB power port instead of USB-C; Only a marginal upgrade over the previous-gen 4K Max; Bulky stick can block adjacent HDMI ports (extender needed). (From 4 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) cost?

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) has a US price of $59.99 (US launch MSRP, model B0CHP9M564; Ethernet requires separate Micro-USB adapter (not included)), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) compare on price?

At $60, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) is #8 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99.

When was the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) released?

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) was released 2023-10.

What are the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)'s key specs?

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) (Amazon): max resolution 4K, hdr formats Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, processor MediaTek 2.0 GHz quad-core, storage gb 16, wifi WiFi 6E. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $59.99 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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