Amazon has unveiled an updated price for its latest Fire TV Stick HD, presenting an opportunity for users to explore new features. The revamped device boasts enhancements such as a sleeker design, support for Wi-Fi 6 for improved streaming quality, and faster overall performance.
The new Fire TV Stick HD, as disclosed by Amazon, showcases over 30% faster speeds compared to its predecessors, resulting in quicker boot-up times and enhanced app functionality.
A notable feature of this device is its capability to draw power directly from the TV’s USB port, eliminating the necessity for a separate power adapter and aiding in cable management behind the TV screen.
Additionally, the device introduces Amazon’s newest Fire OS software, named Vega, which ensures a more organized interface, intelligent content suggestions, and a smoother browsing experience.
Amazon’s statement regarding the launch emphasized the compactness of the new Fire TV Stick HD, being smaller in both size and width than previous models, and its design for direct power supply through the TV’s USB port, enabling it to blend seamlessly behind the TV without requiring an external power source.
Initially priced at £39.99, the new Fire TV Stick HD is now offered at a discounted rate of £25.99 on Amazon, marking a 35% reduction.
While this discount is enticing, shoppers seeking the lowest price can find better deals elsewhere. Both Argos and Currys have slashed the price of the 2024 Fire TV Stick HD to £24.99, undercutting Amazon by £1 and reducing the original launch price by £15.
The older HD model still provides access to popular streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+, along with Full HD playback, Alexa voice controls, quick app launch buttons, and smart home management for compatible devices like lights.