Amazon has made a big splash in the streaming world with its Fire TV devices, ranging from the straightforward Fire TV Stick Lite to the feature-packed Fire TV Cube. Weve tested these options (and everything in between) alongside offerings from Roku, Google and Apple. While Roku often wins us over with its easy-to-navigate, neutral platform, Amazons Fire TV Sticks shine for Alexa fans and those deep into the Amazon ecosystem. Choosing the right model might seem daunting, but weve got you covered. Whether you need something basic or a device that does it all, our guide to the best Fire TV Stick will help you pinpoint exactly what suits your streaming style and needs. Our Picks Best Fire TV Stick overall Fire TV Stick 4K Max View details $35 at Amazon View details Second-best Fire TV Stick Fire TV Stick 4K View details $43 at Best Buy View details Best budget streamer Fire TV Stick Lite View details $30 at Amazon View details Best for hands-free Alexa, smart home control Fire TV Cube View details $110 at Amazon View details Best non-4K runner-up to the Lite Fire TV Stick View details $30 at Amazon View details Table of Contents This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. What's the best Fire TV Stick? When looking at all the great options offered by the variety of Fire TV Sticks on the market, we have given our top spot to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. It launches apps quickly, and navigating around feels fast and smooth, thanks to its robust processor. It also comes with Dolby Vision support and Wi-Fi 6 for faster streaming. Best Fire TV Sticks of 2025 Photo Gallery 1/1 $35 at Amazon Pros Ambient mode is useful Excellent picture and sound Loading times are zippy Cons Slightly more expensive Interface is more crowded than ever Roku and Google offer better values Size 4.25 x 1.18 x 0.55 inchesResolution 4KHDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+Dolby Atmos Yes Full Review Read full review 8.4 $35 at Amazon If you're looking for the best Fire Stick on the market, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is it. The Max is speedy and loads apps almost immediately, and navigating around the system is swift and smooth. Even better, the Max supports Wi-Fi 6 and nearly all the latest playback standards, including Dolby Vision. The downside to the Max is its Fire TV platform with ads featured prominently throughout. We just don't appreciate the TV becoming a giant rotating billboard for content or ads when in screensaver mode. But this is a good choice for those looking for the best and fastest Amazon Fire TV stick. CNET Score Breakdown 8.4 /10 SCORE Features 8 Value 8 Design 7 Ecosystem 10 Performance 9 $43 at Best Buy The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K debuted in 2018 and is still around today. While we generally think it's worth it to upgrade to the Max, the original Fire TV Stick 4K is still a good choice for those who want 4K streaming without paying for the latest bells and whistles, namely Wi-Fi 6 and blazing-fast speed. The voice features are impressive and Echo and Dot owners can control it with Alexa. Its app and game selection is superb and responses are still fast, though not as fast as on the Max. The remote can control volume and power on TVs and soundbars. Ultimately, if the price of the Fire TV Stick 4K is close to the Max, we recommend passing on this and getting the newer and faster Max. $30 at Amazon The Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is our favorite budget streaming device, besting the