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Kick your viewing experience up a notch with one simple, low-cost fix. A reliable streaming device can be a massive improvement, and some of our favorite options are made by Amazon. They don't cost a fortune even at full price, but with Black Friday sales in full swing, these nifty gadgets are even more affordable. Amazon has slashed up to 56% off a bunch of different Fire TV devices. The sale includes our overall top pick, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which is just $33 and others from as little as $18.
If you're not sure which one to choose, have a look at our list of the best Fire TV Sticks to compare models. The top pick for anyone with a 4K TV who wants to take advantage of ultra high-definition streaming is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. It offers high dynamic range with the HDR10 Plus format, and streaming can be lightning-fast with Wi-Fi 6E, if your router supports it. It's just $33 right now, which is a new low for it.
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If you're after the most affordable option, then you'll want the Amazon Fire TV Stick, which is down to an absurdly low $18 right now. It's got few bells or whistles, but it's a solid choice for older TVs that could do with an easier-to-use streaming interface, or when 4K isn't a worry. It's never been this cheap before.
If you want the total powerhouse, the Fire TV Cube also offers 4K streaming and is the fastest streamer in this sale. It's twice as powerful as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and it's $100 right now. It has Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet, support for Dolby Vision, HDR and Dolby Atmos and is basically an Echo device with hands-free Alexa built in. This one is $10 more than its previous all-time low, but still a solid deal at $40 off.
Now you're all set in the streaming department, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday Amazon deals for more top picks this sale season.
Are Fire TV devices worthwhile?
Modern TVs generally come with smart TV functions, which means easy access to streaming apps built in. This can make these streaming devices feel obsolete, and for some people, they may well be.
However, if you've got an older model TV without streaming built-in or with a janky interface you hate, or if your TV is not capable of things like Wi-Fi 6, then getting a streaming device can be a worthwhile upgrade, especially when it can cost less than $50.
Will Fire TV devices be cheaper on Black Friday?
Given Amazon launched these Fire TV Stick deals alongside its Black Friday preview, we don't expect that they'll go much lower, if at all, on Black Friday. Amazon's sale kicks off officially on Nov. 21, though so you could wait a week and see what it brings just in case. That said, these prices are new all-time lows, even beating those set during previous Prime Day sales, so we don't anticipate any downward movement on price here.
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