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Amazon · 2023
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd generation)
Amazon's top Fire TV stick pairs Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6E and 16 GB of storage with an Amazon-heavy interface.
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The verdict
Choose it if you want the fastest Fire TV stick and have a Dolby Vision and Atmos setup. Reviewers prefer Roku and Apple interfaces for neutrality, and Amazon introduced a new 4K stick in September 2026, so check the lineup before buying.
The second-generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the flagship of Amazon's stick range. Press spec tables list 4K at 60 fps, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, Dolby Atmos, tri-band Wi-Fi 6E and 16 GB of storage. Reviewers found it fast but not a big step over the first generation, and criticized how much the interface pushes Amazon content. Amazon's own site was not read, so specs come from press tables.
Strengths
- Lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Atmos.
- Wi-Fi 6E and 16 GB of storage, double the storage of the 4K Plus per TechRadar.
- 2.0 GHz quad-core processor gave quick navigation in reviews.
- TechRadar notes an HDMI extender is included in the box.
Weak spots
- Interface heavily promotes Amazon content, according to both reviewers.
- Power comes through micro-USB, which TechRadar disliked.
- Tom's Guide found the gain over the first generation modest.
- No built-in Ethernet.
Great for
- Dolby Vision and Atmos setups wanting a fast Fire TV
- Users already in the Amazon and Alexa ecosystem
Skip if
- Buyers who dislike Amazon-focused home screens
- Anyone wanting hands-free Alexa from the remote
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for this model.
Device
- Form factor
- Stick
- Platform
- Fire TV
- Storage
- 16 GBsource
- Remote
- Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced (as bundled at the 2023 launch, per Tom's Guide)
- Voice control
- Alexa voice search through the remote
Video
- Maximum resolution
- 4K
- Maximum refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGsource
Audio
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
Connections
- Ethernet
- None built in (ports are HDMI and micro-USB per Tom's Guide)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E tri-band
- USB
- Micro-USB (power)
Primary source: tomsguide.com
Setup notes
- Tom's Guide lists a single HDMI port and micro-USB only, so a USB Ethernet adapter is a separate accessory question not covered by the pages read.
- Amazon's HDMI version is not stated on pages read.
- Amazon announced a redesigned Fire TV remote in September 2026; which remote ships with the Max was not confirmed.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Finds the second generation a good, fast stick with Wi-Fi 6E, but only a small step over its predecessor and held back by an Amazon-focused interface and a price above rivals.
Read the originalEnjoys the quick performance, Alexa support, Ambient Experience and included HDMI extender, but dislikes the Prime-centric software and micro-USB power.
Read the originalBuying guide that places the 4K Max at the top of Amazon's stick range with Dolby Vision, Atmos, Wi-Fi 6E and 16GB of storage.
Read the original
Questions
Is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max the same as the new 2026 Fire TV Stick 4K?
No. TechRadar reports Amazon launched a new Fire TV Stick 4K in September 2026 and says the 4K Max remains the top tier with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and Alexa+ Home Theater.
Does it support Dolby Vision and Atmos?
Yes. Both Tom's Guide and TechRadar list Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the 4K Max.
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Sources for this page
Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Released September 2023. Spotted an error? Tell us.