TiVo Stream 4K
Score: 65/100
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers a budget-friendly 4K experience with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Alexa voice control. Its trade-offs include only 1 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 5 connectivity and modest storage. Best suited for cost-conscious users who want solid 4K streaming without premium features.
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 It suffers from an outdated Android 9 OS, modest 2 GB RAM and no wired Ethernet, which can affect performance.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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2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | — | 42.5 gbest |
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Performance(2) | ||
Processor | Amlogic S905Y2 | MT8698 MCM quad-core 1.7 GHz |
RAM (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Android 9.0 | Vega OS 1.1 |
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, Dolby Vision |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | voice remote | Alexa Voice Remote with TV controls |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 53×16×77 mm mm | 29.93×14.0×108.2 mm mm |
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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.
“Fastest app launch for any in its price range... big, bright, crisp signal.”
“underfeatured... catch up with the times”
Professional hands-on reviewers commend the Fire TV Stick 4K Select for delivering the fastest app launches and a bright, crisp 4K picture at an affordable price, emphasizing its Dolby Vision/Atmos support and AI search. However, they criticize its outdated 1 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 5 radio and overall lack of premium features, labeling it under-featured compared to newer sticks.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K streaming, quick app loading, Alexa voice control and the inclusion of free ad-supported TV and cloud gaming. Recurring complaints focus on occasional UI lag, limited storage/RAM and occasional incompatibility with certain apps, as well as the older Wi-Fi standard.
