Best Amazon Fire TV sticks

Top pick: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2024) — the newest flagship stick and the one to buy if you want the smoothest streaming on a 4K TV. It's the best-rated of the current sticks here (5 of 5), and reviewers of the 4K Max line call it fast and capable with quick app loading and strong picture and sound — the main gripe is a crowded interface.

Who the rest suit:

• 4K Plus — nearly the same 4K experience for less; the strongest ratings of the bunch (4.8 of 5 from 652 reviews) and great value.
• 4K Select — a no-frills step into 4K; rated 4.4 of 5 from over a thousand ratings.
• 4K (standard) — the middle option if the Max and Plus aren't available.
• HD / HD 3rd Gen — for 1080p TVs, bedroom sets and older screens.
• Stick Lite — the minimalist pick for a second TV: 1080p, Alexa voice remote, highly rated.

Skip the older 4K Ultra HD Gen2 (2023) unless it's all you can find.