Fire TV Sticks und Cube bis zu 43 Prozent günstiger bei Amazon & Co. (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between a Fire TV Stick and a fire TV Cube? ›

The Fire TV Cube is the best Fire TV for pure processing power. It incorporates all the features of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max but has a beefier CPU and is meant to be a more traditional home theater device.

The Fire TV box has more memory and better for DSL or slower broadband connections and you can add 128G for app storage. The Fire TV box is faster than the stick, both in selecting a movie or playing games. The Fire TV box has the ability to use ethernet for the fastest throughput and security.

There is no monthly fee to use the Amazon Fire TV Cube, or any other Fire TV Devices, just a one-time device purchase fee.

Simply put: The Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max support 4K resolutions and HDR protocols. The Fire TV Stick does not. If you have a TV that maxes out at 1080p, the standard Fire TV Stick is fine; otherwise, you'll definitely want one of the other two devices.

The Fire TV Cube sits at the top of Amazon's streaming device range, giving you the same Smart TV experience as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max but with more processing power, even faster Wi-Fi and what amounts to a built-in Echo Dot.

The Max is the biggest and most powerful Fire TV Stick that Amazon makes. The latest model is even more powerful than the one it replaces, upping the processor to 2GHz, and supporting Wi-Fi 6E, which potentially means lower latency streaming and faster speeds (as long as you have a compatible router).

Roku offers 4K and HDR capabilities in its Roku Ultra and Roku Streaming Stick+ models. When choosing between the two, make sure to select the model that's compatible with your TV's capabilities.

Yes, the Fire TV Stick requires an internet connection to stream content. It connects to the internet via WiFi (there's no ethernet port), and a stable and strong WiFi connection is recommended for smooth streaming and optimal performance.

Note: If you have a Fire TV Smart TV, you can connect a live TV source (like a digital antenna) to your device. Choose a show that you'd like to watch.

Do I need to pay for Netflix if I have a Fire Stick? ›

In order to stream through Netflix you must have an active subscription of the service. That being said, cracking your Firestick would not allow you to stream it for free, however, you would be able to get some apps for free that are normally paid.

There is no monthly cost to use an Amazon Fire Stick. So once you've paid the initial purchase fee, there's no additional cost just to use your fancy new streaming stick. However, several of the apps and channels available on the Fire Stick will require subscriptions in order to access them.

Choose Fire TV Cube if

You want the best picture and sound quality. You prefer hands-free voice control and smart home integration. You need advanced device control capabilities.

You do not have to sign up for a Prime membership in order to set up the Fire TV Cube. You'll just need to have an Amazon account when setting up the Fire TV Cube steaming device and use your Amazon credentials when signing in.

You do not need an Amazon Prime account to use the Fire TV Cube. You would have access to the free features that Fire TV offers. In addition to that, you can download and log into many different apps, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ and log into your accounts to start streaming.

With Alexa on Fire TV Cube or Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen), you can also control compatible smart home devices like lights, locks, thermostats, and more through the cloud. Other types of devices including gaming consoles and media players (such as DVD and Blu-ray players) are not supported.

Fire TV Cube is designed to control one TV, along with the other devices associated with that TV like an A/V receiver or a soundbar. You will need one Fire TV Cube per each entertainment setup in your home."

While smart TVs come with a selection of pre-installed apps, the Fire Stick offers a more extensive app library also you can sideload apps on firetv stick. It might have apps or services that are not available on the smart TV platform, giving users a wider range of content choices.