TiVo Stream 4K
Score: 65/100
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is a high-end streaming stick delivering 4K HDR with AI-driven search and Alexa voice control. Its main trade-offs are limited internal storage and occasional lag under heavy use. Ideal for Alexa-enabled households seeking premium 4K performance and cloud gaming.
TiVo Stream 4K is an Android TV dongle that aggregates multiple streaming apps and live TV into a single 4K Dolby Vision interface with voice control. It suffers from an outdated Android 9 OS, modest 2 GB RAM and no wired Ethernet, which can affect performance. It works well for casual viewers seeking a unified streaming experience.
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8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
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| ↓ lower better | 5 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45.4 gbest |
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Performance(1) | ||
Processor | Amlogic S905Y2 | Mediatek MT8696D |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Android 9.0 | Fire OS |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | MPEG, AAC, HE‑AAC, OGG, OGA, FLAC, ALAC, Ape, M4A, RM, MPEG‑1/2 Layers I/II, Dolby Digital/Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS, WMA, WMA Pro | Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | voice remote | Alexa Voice Remote |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 53×16×77 mm mm | 38.6×17.5×141.2 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the TiVo Stream 4K for its content aggregation that simplifies browsing across multiple services and for delivering solid 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos performance at a budget price. However, they criticize the modest Amlogic S905Y2 processor, the lack of Ethernet, and the outdated Android 9.0 operating system, noting these as trade-offs for the dongle's compact form factor.
Everyday users praise the device for its easy setup, responsive voice remote, and the "headache-free" unified recommendations that make managing multiple streaming accounts simple. Recurring complaints focus on the limited 8 GB internal storage, occasional app lag, the need for AAA batteries in the remote, and the absence of a wired Ethernet connection for more stable streaming.
“fast streaming, easy to setup, great apps”
“Works fast... perfect for streaming.”
“very impressed”
Professional reviewers commend the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus for its lightning-fast app starts, fluid navigation, and AI-driven search that feels smarter than previous generations. They highlight the premium picture and audio quality from Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos, as well as the added value of Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming. Wi-Fi 6 is praised for delivering reliable 4K streaming even on congested networks, though reviewers note minor lag under heavy use and the limited 8 GB storage compared to the 4K Max.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the device's speed, easy setup, and high-quality 4K/Wi-Fi 6 performance, often calling it "fast streaming, easy to setup, great apps" and noting its suitability for small spaces thanks to the HDMI extender. Recurring complaints focus on occasional lag and the limited internal storage, but overall satisfaction remains high with users describing it as "perfect for streaming".
