The Fire TV series from Amazon is entirely designed for streaming convenience and declares war on the competition in the affordable price segment. If it’s still Prime Day, the other manufacturers can join in.
You currently get it Fire TV 4 with 43 inches (109 centimeters) Screen diagonal is 200 euros cheaper on Amazon. This drops the already low price to 299.99 euros.
This model was only cheaper on the last Prime Day in the summer. The price was then only 20 euros lower at 279.99 euros.
Super deal on Prime Day: that’s why the Fire TV 4 is worth it
Of course, given the price, you cannot expect miracles from the Fire TV 4. Nevertheless, the budget television offers quite good contrast and pure colors for this price range – and with a fairly low peak brightness. The result is one good photoallowing many details to be visible even in dark scenes.
The Fire TV 4 shows its strengths in its features. Four HDMI ports are not a given, even with more expensive televisions. And also the gaming technologies VRR and ALLM makes you sit up and take notice, because many other 4K TVs in this and higher price ranges should fit in here. This makes the Fire TV 4 a solid gaming TV with low input lag.
Anyone who uses Amazon Prime Video will feel at home in the Fire TV 4 menu. All common streaming apps and exotic brands like Crunchyroll and Twitch are also supported. As an Amazon customer, you can also take your settings from the Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube and you don’t have to adjust the menus to your wishes.
Another highlight of the Fire TV 4 is the Voice control via Alexa. The commands are executed reliably and quickly, but can only be activated via the button on the remote control.
The ideal 4K TV for little money on Prime Day
You generally get one with the Fire TV 4 very well equipped smart TV with weaknesses in peak brightness, which are bearable considering the price. The low financial threshold makes the Amazon television the ideal device for the bedroom, guest room or the first 4K television for the children – because Christmas is not far away.
If you want more than 43 inches, you can also find the Fire TV 4 in sizes 50 inches (127 centimeters)* And 55 inches (139 centimeters)* with the same technical characteristics.
The alternatives to Fire TV 4: Fire TV 2 and Omni QLED
Is it possible without 4K? Then it’s worth taking a look Fire TV 2* with 32 inches (81 centimeters) and 40 inches. The price starts at 149.99 euros for the smaller model. The Fire TV 2 series offers similar features to the Fire TV 4, but a significantly weaker picture with Full HD resolution.
If it could be something more, it could be FireTV Omni QLED be an option. Prices here start at 349.99 euros for the 43-inch version and end at 799.99 euros for the 65-inch (165 centimeter) flagship.
The top model from the Fire TV series has a QLED display with 60 Hz and supports both HDR formats HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The Omni QLED is the only model in the range with full-array local dimming and adaptive brightness, as well as ‘real’ Alexa support without having to press a button on the remote.