Are you still looking for a cheap Smart TV for the guest room or youth room, or if you have a tight budget, then you should take a closer look at the Fire TV 2 series. Especially the compact televisions with 32 (81 cm) and 40 inches (102 cm) score well with their extensive streaming options.
Currently there is 32-inch version of the Amazon Fire TV 2* with a huge discount of 46 percent for only 149.99 euros. The 40-inch model is available with a 43 percent discount for only 199.99 euros. However, the offers are only valid for Prime members until July 12 at 11:59 p.m. and only while supplies last.
By the way, if you don’t already have a Prime subscription, you can use the Amazon service 30 days free trial* and also take the benefits of Prime Day with you during this period.
Amazon Fire TV 2: Well-equipped smart TV
If you’re looking for a cheap smart TV for streaming, the Amazon Fire TV 2 is a great choice. Because the smart TV menu is convincing and has already proven itself on the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Cube. All relevant streaming services are accessible. Even Apple AirPlay for streaming photos and videos from Apple devices is included.
The Amazon Smart TV is operated with the well-known Fire TV remote control. Voice commands via Alexa are also optionally possible – but only by pressing a button on the remote control. There are plenty of connections: three HDMI connections, a LAN, an AV and a USB connection and the usual connections for TV reception (satellite, antenna and cable) are on board. WLAN and Bluetooth are also available.
Don’t expect miracles from the screen. The 32-inch version offers HD-ready resolution (720p), while the 40-inch version offers full HD (1080p). Both support the HDR formats HDR10 and HLG, but do not achieve amazing brightness values. However, given the compact size and low price, 4K resolution and brighter images are also hardly realistic.
The bottom line is that with the Amazon Fire TV 2 you get a decent and above all smart TV for a small budget and a small room.
Two alternatives to the Amazon Fire TV 2
An alternative to the Fire TV 2 is the LG 32LQ with 32 inches* for 228.25 euros at Amazon. Unlike the smaller Fire TV 2, the LG is equipped with a Full HD display and offers both HDR10 and HLG as well as HDR formats a comparably good smart TV system. With LG, however, you have to settle for only two HDMI connections and you pay almost 80 euros more.
If you want something more, it’s worth taking a look at the 43-inch (109 cm) Fire TV 4* for currently 499.99 euros at Amazon. The 4 series offers 4K resolution and a faster processor for fast navigation through the smart TV menus.
In addition, the Amazon Fire TV 4 is equipped with a brighter screen, so that the HDR formats HDR10 and HLG come into their own much better. Furthermore, the Fire TV 4 and Fire TV 2 series are comparable, so with the 4 series you also get a very well-equipped Smart TV.