Is the new Fire TV Stick 4K the right streaming stick for you?
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K lists at $59.99 and was $29.99 during Prime Big Deal Days in early October 2026. It runs Amazon's own Vega OS instead of Android, and it drops Dolby Vision and sideloading. Tick what you do and see which side you are on.
What you get for $59.99
| Software | Vega OS with Alexa+ and the new Fire TV home screen |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core 1.7 GHz (MediaTek MT8698E) |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Video | Up to 4K at 60 fps; 1080p and 720p |
| HDR | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision) |
| Codecs | H.265, H.264, VP9, AV1 |
| Audio | Dolby-encoded audio passed through HDMI; no Dolby decoding |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth LE |
| Power | Direct Power from a compatible TV USB port, 1.3 ft cable |
| Remote | New Fire TV Remote: custom star button, TV power, volume and mute |
| In the box | Stick, remote, power cable, two AAA batteries |
| Not in the box | Wall adapter ($19.99) and HDMI extender ($5.99), sold separately |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Wi-Fi 6, HDR10+ and AV1 support
- Can run off your TV's USB port
- New remote controls TV power, volume and mute
- Slimmer than earlier 4K sticks
- Was half price in Amazon's October sale
Cons
- No Dolby Vision
- No sideloading or Android apps
- Only 1 GB of RAM
- No wall adapter or HDMI extender in the box
- Some apps not on Vega yet
Fire TV Stick 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Roku Streaming Stick Plus
The two sticks shoppers most often weigh against the new Fire TV Stick 4K.
| Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) | Fire TV Stick 4K Max | Roku Streaming Stick Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 list | $84.99 list, $44.99 on Oct 6 sale | $39.99 list |
| HDR | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Adds Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+ |
| Dolby Atmos | Passthrough only, no decoding | Yes | Not listed |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 16 GB | Not listed |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | Dual-band, long-range receiver |
List prices as of October 2026. Pick the 4K Max for Dolby Vision, Atmos or sideloading. Pick the Roku for the lowest list price. Pick the new Fire TV Stick 4K if you want Wi-Fi 6 and Alexa+ and only use mainstream apps.
Before you buy
Check your TV's USB port
Direct Power needs a TV USB port that supplies enough power. If yours does not, budget $19.99 for Amazon's adapter.
Check your must-have apps
Vega has fewer apps than Android-based Fire TV. Shudder was missing at launch, and DIRECTV listed only the older Vega stick when we checked.
Want Dolby Vision or Kodi?
Buy the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. It is the last Fire TV stick on sale that runs Android-based Fire OS.
Wait for a sale
Amazon cut the new stick to $29.99 in early October 2026, half its list price.
What Amazon cut
The new stick is slimmer and Amazon says it is faster. These are the trade-offs that came with it.
No Dolby Vision
It is the first Fire TV Stick 4K without Dolby Vision since the line began in 2018. It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.
Vega OS is closed
It cannot run Android apps or sideloaded APKs, so Kodi and similar apps are out. Amazon says it has added over 2,000 Vega apps, including Spotify, Xbox and VLC, but some apps are still missing.
Fewer things in the box
Earlier 4K sticks came with a wall adapter and an HDMI extender. Now they cost $19.99 and $5.99, and a longer power cable is $9.99.
Half the RAM
It has 1 GB of RAM. In Gadget Hacks' roundup it kept 3 apps in memory versus 5 on the Onn 4K Plus, and took about 5 seconds to wake versus about 2.
Speed claims are Amazon's
Amazon says it gets to content 20 to 40% faster than a similarly priced 4K stick from another brand. It gave no comparison with its own older sticks.
The cable sits on the side
The side-mounted power cable can block a neighboring HDMI or USB port on some TVs.
Fire TV Stick 4K, 4K Max or 4K Plus?
Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)
Vega OS, Wi-Fi 6, HDR10+. For people who only use the big streaming apps.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Android-based Fire OS, Dolby Vision and Atmos, 16 GB, 2 GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6E. For home theater fans and sideloaders.
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Fire OS with Dolby Vision. Discontinued and sold only while stock lasts.
Amazon cut the new 4K stick to $29.99 for Prime Big Deal Days in early October 2026. The 4K Max sold for $44.99 on October 6, its lowest price since its list price rose to $84.99. On October 23 Gadget Hacks found the new stick back at its $59.99 list price. Prices move, so check today's price before you buy.
Prices checked October 24, 2026.
See today's price on AmazonCommon questions
Does the new Fire TV Stick 4K support Dolby Vision?
No. It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max has Dolby Vision.
Can you sideload Kodi on the new Fire TV Stick 4K?
No. It runs Vega OS, which cannot run Android apps or sideloaded APKs. The 4K Max still runs Android-based Fire OS.
Is the new Fire TV Stick 4K Android?
No. It runs Amazon's Linux-based Vega OS instead of the Android-based Fire OS used by older sticks.
Does the Fire TV Stick 4K need a power adapter?
It can draw power from a compatible TV's USB port. No wall adapter is included, and Amazon sells one for $19.99.
Does it have Netflix, YouTube and Disney+?
Yes. Amazon lists Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, Spotify, Xbox and VLC among its apps.
Fire TV Stick 4K or 4K Max?
The 4K Max adds Dolby Vision, Atmos, 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E and sideloading for a $84.99 list price.
Will the new remote work with my old Fire TV?
Amazon says the new Fire TV Remote works with Fire TV devices from 2019 onward. It costs $14.99 on its own.
How much is the new Fire TV Stick 4K?
$59.99 list as of October 2026. It sold for $29.99 during Prime Big Deal Days.
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