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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact friendly and retail names identify Fire TV Stick family.

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20262025 HD family, separate from Streaming Stick Plus 3830, Streaming Stick 4K 3820/3821 and earlier similarly named sticks.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

M3N6RA, AFTKM1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Build model row AFTKM. Retail hardware model M3N6RA is established separately by original maker Important Product Information.5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Maker 2023 Important Product Information, English page 2 identifies M3N6RA. AFTKM is the build model in exact official developer table, not a retail part number.

3840R2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original US Roku Retail Item Setup Sheet dated April 23, 2025 explicitly SKU 3840R. Current maker page retains 3840R. Developer 3840X is a model-family/API identifier, not substituted for the sold retail SKU. Other retailer and region suffixes excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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8296100084172Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original 3840R UPC. UCC10829610008414 is the master-carton code and excluded from consumer product identifiers.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 September 20233Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker release dated September 20, 2023.

23 April 20253Maker product pageroku.com/blog/es-co/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original maker announcement, with pre-orders beginning that day. US sale begins May 6. Announcement and retail availability are separate.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Current exact US HD 3840R product page offers Add to cart. No worldwide stock claim.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018)3Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K has nearly 30% more power than the previous generation.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/versus/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-vs-fire-tv-stick-4k-1st-gen-4371551Read 23 October 2026Trusted Reviews calls the first generation Fire TV Stick 4K the predecessor of the second generation model.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.993Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Availability section original US preorder price $49.99 for all-new Fire TV Stick 4K. Consumer USD price excludes tax. Max $59.99 row is separate.

$29.992Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original April 23, 2025 US MSRP, also stated by maker announcement. Current 39.99 list price and 19.99 promotion are not launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€69.994Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/9/amazon-praesentiert-bisher-smarteste-und-leistungsstaerkste-fire-tv-sticksRead 7 October 2026Original German consumer preorder price 69.99 Euro. German published consumer pricing includes VAT. Exact Fire TV Stick 4K row, Max price excluded.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, JP, ES, IT, FR, DE, AU, BR, CA, MX10Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 8 GB Marketplaces available table names these country storefronts. Regional bundle and remote revisions can differ. No regional SKU rows added.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied body is black with a purple printed Roku logo, distinct from the Plus embossed dark logo. Supplied remote shortcut buttons can vary.

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, form_factor row.

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Inputs / Outputs and Media Support, maximum 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps, HDMI 2.1 male output. Output evidence, not decoder inference.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact HD 3840R output up to 1080p. Developer Lakeport 3840X separately reports 720p maximum UI and 1080p playback, so UI resolution is not stored as the video-output maximum. Exact developer HDR Support is No. No HDR format list is inferred from generic shop Dolby Vision/HDR disclaimers.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Media Support maximum output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. No HDR, bit depth or chroma combination inferred.

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Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
1280	720	60

Source6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Media Support explicitly maximum 3840 x 2160p60 and minimum 1280 x 720p60. Rows record supported combinations, not maximum at all lower resolutions. HDR/bit depth/chroma unstated.

BRoku Streaming Stick (2025)

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HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026HDR table explicitly HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. Content, app and compatible display required.

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Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 10 (up to Level 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Video codecs row. These are supported decoder profiles, not proof that every profile works in every local playback app. Current developer document, not a launch firmware promise.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectors / Ports row explicitly HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support. Optional HDMI features are not inferred.

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HDCP version

2.26Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Edition retailer specification table, hdcp_version row.

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2858076/roku-streaming-stick-2025-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 HD review explicitly HDMI-CEC input switching. TV must support and enable CEC. This does not make the stick an IR receiver or establish every optional HDMI feature.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact maker TV-compatibility row explicitly up-scaling from 720p. No AI mode, frame-rate maximum, chroma or bit-depth claim inferred.

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, video_codecs row.

H.2647Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Published Roku AVC streaming support, with HEVC explicitly restricted to 4K-capable devices. Exact hardware table identifies this Lakeport family as 1080p HD. Device-specific profile/level/frame-rate limits, HEVC, AV1 and other-chip capabilities remain unproved and omitted.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264 / AVC	High 10	5.2	3840	2160	60	Not available
H.263	0	70	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	Not available	2160	60	10
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	Not available	1080	30	Not available
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10

Source2Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Video codecs table. HEVC 35 Mbps, H.264 20 Mbps, H.263 6 Mbps, VP9 30 Mbps, AV1 100 Mbps. HEVC/VP9/AV1 support 8 and 10-bit input, row stores highest stated depth. VP8 and MPEG-4 are non-secure. Decoder limits are separate from output. Where only 1080p/2160p is stated, width remains unknown rather than guessed.

BRoku Streaming Stick (2025)

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Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

PlayReady 3.3, Widevine V16.3 L1 and L3, FairPlay V5.9.211Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026DRM row. Hardware secure media path supports video media only. This does not establish service-specific 4K certification.

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Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital / AC3, Dolby Digital Plus / EAC3, Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC and AC4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAV, AMR-NB, Opus, MIDI1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Audio codecs input-formats table. MAT transcoding is for streaming applications. Other format and channel/sample limits differ. Current device support, not proof of identical launch firmware.

Digital stereo over HDMI, AAC-LC, HE-AACv2, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20267Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Roku developer specification explicitly AAC decode on all devices, and AC3/EAC3 passthrough to a receiving device. Exact 3840R maker page independently states digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround passthrough and Dolby-encoded passthrough. Compressed formats require a compatible receiver and app/stream. This does not imply built-in Dolby multichannel decode, TrueHD, DTS-HD or Atmos preservation. Dolby Atmos scalar remains unconfirmed: TechRadar calls the HD model Atmos-capable but does not publish a tested format/app, and its introduction also misnames Plus.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Audio codecs row expressly identifies these passthrough formats. DTS-HD is basic profile. Compatible app, receiver and HDMI path required. No full DTS-HD MA or DTS:X inference. Current developer document, not a launch firmware promise.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20267Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Developer explicitly passthrough for DTS and AC3/EAC3, consistent with exact maker 3840R HDMI audio row. No Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/DTS:X or lossless passthrough asserted. Receiving TV/AVR and app/stream must support the format.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 intro and audio row. Dolby Atmos over DDP+JOC/AC4 and separately TrueHD passthrough. Compatible content, app and HDMI audio system required.

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Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

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2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact digital stereo HDMI output. Compressed Dolby/DTS surround passthrough remains separately described, with no inferred decoded channel maximum.

Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Software and App Versatility section explicitly headphones and speakers can connect by Bluetooth. No audio codec inferred.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20268Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact official compatibility list explicitly Roku Streaming Stick 3840, with direct Bluetooth headphone output. Current 3840R maker page gives Wireless Headphones menu steps. Support updated August 5, 2026. Minimum Roku OS version and feature rollout date are unstated. Headphone Bluetooth 4.2-or-later requirement is a headphone requirement, not this device Bluetooth version. Mobile-app headphone listening and the older 4K stick are separate. No fabricated explanation for earlier omission.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

MediaTek MT8696D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor (SoC) row, MT8696D. Dignited MT8695 text conflicts and is excluded.

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu row.

ARM Cortex-A559Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Current exact Lakeport 3840X model-family row. No SoC name, CPU core count or clock imported from 3830/3820 or generic Cortex-A55 limits.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu_cores row.

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

1.7GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu_clock_max_ghz row.

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GPU

PowerVR GE92151Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026GPU row GE9215 up to 650 MHz. PowerVR vendor name corroborated by exact 2023 retailer table.6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Performance GPU row PowerVR GE9215, corroborating maker GE9215 device chip.

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, ram_gb row.

512MB9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact developer Lakeport 3840X row publishes 512 MB. Stored 0.512 GB uses SI-labelled MB-to-GB normalization. No binary physical byte capacity or RAM type inferred from the published label. Plus 3830 has 1 GB and is not substituted.

RAM type

LPDDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, ram_type row.

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

8GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, storage_gb row.

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Storage type

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, wifi_standard row.

Wi-Fi 42Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact 3840R 802.11b/g/n dual-band specification, corroborated by PCWorld own review. No 802.11ac, long-range external Wi-Fi cable or Plus hardware imported.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact device Wi-Fi row 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual band. Not 6 GHz from Max.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Ethernet row 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. No built-in Ethernet connector or built-in speed claimed.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current US support explicitly lists 3840X, with USB-C third-party Ethernet adapters restricted to 10/100 Mbps and AX8877X or SMSC95XX chipset. Gigabit adapters are expressly unsupported by this guide. It names no tested stick-specific adapter model. PCWorld tested two unspecified USB-C Ethernet hubs unsuccessfully, so this is maker-qualified compatibility, not universal hub support or a reviewer-success claim. Required power arrangement must suit the adapter/stick.

Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, bluetooth_version row.

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PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video output, fixed male plug, ARC input support
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input

Source6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Inputs / Outputs explicitly 1x HDMI 2.1 male and 1x Micro-USB Power Only. Micro-USB role is default supplied-power route. USB OTG expansion requires an additional adapter and review evidence.

BRoku Streaming Stick (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	5 V power input and compatible optional USB Ethernet-adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Only two device connectors in original sheet/manual. Current exact 3840X Ethernet support adds qualified adapter use to the USB-C power role. No USB audio, local-media playback, app storage or USB data-rate maximum implied. Remote connectors and optional adapters excluded.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Smart home platforms

Alexa7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Smart home integration section names Alexa-compatible bulbs, plugs, cameras, doorbells and thermostats. No Matter commissioning or Thread router capability inferred.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current 3840R maker compatibility. This is integration with named platforms, not a Thread border router or Matter controller claim. Google Assistant and Alexa require external enabled devices. HomeKit accessory/control integration is not an ability to commission other HomeKit devices.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 introduction names included Alexa Voice Remote. No Pro, Enhanced or later 2024 remote is inherited.

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Original supplied press-to-talk remote with two AAA cells, not Voice Remote Pro. Separate replacement RCA1R catalog dimensions/78 g mass are not assumed to identify the supplied unit's exact commercial or regulatory code.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Communication Method Bluetooth. Infrared route not proved by this row.

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Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Near-field Alexa row explicitly mic button on remote.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied remote voice button and microphone for press-and-hold Roku Voice. No always-listening factory-remote claim.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Alexa1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, remote_voice_assistants row.

Roku Voice1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied remote supports push-to-talk Roku Voice. Linked Alexa/Google/Siri routes are not assistants implemented inside this remote. Voice availability and app command support vary by market/language.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact included-remote intro names dedicated power and volume for compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers. Route and other controls are not inferred.

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact original supplied controls work with most compatible TVs. PCWorld notes infrared TV control does not directly control soundbars/AVRs. HDMI-CEC can control compatible systems. No dedicated TV-input button inferred.

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Remote backlight

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Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 AAA batteries5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026English page 2 remote electrical rating 3.0 V (2 AAA batteries). Manual lists P4C6EN and L5B83G but exact reference remote identifier is not inferred.

Two pre-installed AAA alkaline batteries, 1.5 V each2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact retail sheet identifies AAA alkaline 1.5 V cells, and current maker box explicitly two pre-installed AAA batteries. No rechargeable battery or charging connector.

Remote charging port

None6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Charging Port No. Replaceable AAA battery arrangement.

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, operating_system row.

Roku OS11Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-streaming-stick-4k4kplusRead 8 October 2026Exact family support page names Roku OS and automatic software updates. Original launch OS version and current minimum for direct Bluetooth Headphone Mode remain not found.

Operating system at launch

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App store

Amazon Appstore7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Software and App Versatility section identifies official Amazon App Store and Fire OS 8.

Roku Streaming Store12Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/general-setup-instructions-for-any-modelRead 8 October 2026Maker setup article names the Roku Channel Store for streaming channels, games and other apps. The current footer labels the same storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here. No Android/Google Play store implied.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Miracast row supports Fire tablet display mirroring. Not AirPlay or Google Cast.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current 3840R maker explicitly Apple AirPlay. Separate Roku support article explains Apple screen mirroring/streaming, but its older model-version table omits 3840, so no unsupported minimum firmware or AirPlay protocol-version number is assigned. App-specific YouTube/Netflix casting is not Google Cast. Miracast transport remains unproved in the exact read 3840 sources.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Alexa1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Far-field Alexa requires linked Echo. Near-field Alexa uses remote mic button.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice through supplied press-to-talk remote/app. Alexa/Google Assistant through required external enabled devices. Siri through Apple HomeKit/AirPlay integration, not a built-in assistant. Current support restricts Siri remote commands to an AirPlay session. Roku player power control requires TV CEC. Roku-TV-only volume/input commands are not generalized to this stick.14Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/screen-mirror-your-apple-device-with-airplayRead 8 October 2026Current support describes external Siri via HomeKit and within AirPlay sessions. 3840 applicability comes from its exact current maker compatibility page. The old model OS-version table is not used to invent a 3840 minimum.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Far-field control supported ONLY through a linked Echo device. Stick itself has no independently proven far-field microphone. Near-field uses remote mic button.

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Via a linked external Alexa-enabled device, such as Echo, using Roku skill and accounts. Current-generation players supported in US, with generic Roku OS 9.1 or later requirement. Can search, pause/rewind and launch supported apps. Netflix and some app commands excluded. This is not hands-free activation on the bundled press-to-talk remote or proof of built-in microphones.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Mobile App Compatible row and Additional Features explicitly Fire TV app on Android and iOS.

Android, iOS11Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-streaming-stick-4k4kplusRead 8 October 2026Exact family support describes free Roku mobile app for iOS and Android, with remote/voice/headphone features. Headphone playback through mobile phone is separate from current direct Bluetooth output.

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Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Xbox Cloud Gaming8Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker article explicitly names Fire TV Stick 4K (2023). Xbox app is later software documented by the 2024 article, last updated August 2024, not launch software. Fully updated device and supported country required. Requires Microsoft account and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for paid library. Fortnite exception.

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Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense (Bluetooth), Sony DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)8Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026How to get started names these four controllers with compatible 2023 stick. Bluetooth-enabled connection required. This is Xbox app compatibility, not every native game. Xbox Adaptive connection route is not stated separately.

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Power

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Power supply

USB7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Unboxing section explicitly micro-USB power cable and power plug. Wall adapter is included. TV USB sufficient-power claim not imported.

USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual 2025 HD QSG shows supplied USB-C-to-A cable to TV USB or separate optional wall power. Wall adapter explicitly not included. Use sufficient power from TV/adapter. TV power state can force cold boot.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

5.25 V DC, 1.0 A5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Maker Important Product Information English page 2 explicitly Electrical Rating 5.25 V, 1.0 A. This is device input, not included adapter output or measured consumption.

5 V DC, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Device input rating, not a measured draw or supplied adapter wattage. Maker separately claims approximately 2.2 W typical streaming. That typical claim is not stored as maximum or a measured-power result because the current schema has no typical-power scalar. No mains adapter supplied.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width30Height14Depth99mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 3.9 in)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Retailer General Dimensions WxHxD reads 30 x 99 x 14 mm. Housing only, excludes fixed HDMI plug. Tom's Guide and Dignited corroborate 99 x 30 x 14 mm housing. Stored with the 99 mm housing length as depth and the 14 mm thickness as height, as the schema help defines for a stick.9Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-review-solid-streaming-at-an-affordable-priceRead 7 October 2026Exact review base-stick specifications 99 x 30 x 14 mm housing. Specs heading says Max in error, but actual processor 1.7 GHz, 8 GB storage and Wi-Fi 6 match reviewed base 4K rather than Max. Used only to corroborate retailer body dimensions.

Width21Height11.5Depth94mm(0.8 × 0.5 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original precise labeled out-of-box player dimensions: Width 21, Height 11.5, Depth 94 mm. Current maker gives rounded 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 in tuple. No unexplained hardware-revision cause asserted. Device only. Fixed HDMI-plug inclusion is not separately qualified by maker. Remote, cable, retail box and carton excluded.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

43.5g(1.5 oz)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Device weight 43.5 g, excludes remote and adapter. Dignited exact-model specification corroborates.

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Current exact 3840R device-only maker weight 26.0 g. Original April 23 retail sheet claims 23 g for the same device. Current same-scope maker claim retained, with discrepancy explicit and no fabricated revision/accessory explanation. Not a review measurement.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height142Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.6 × 0.6 in)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Dimensions WxHxD 38 x 142 x 16 mm. Height is length along buttons. Supplied Alexa Voice Remote, not Enhanced/Pro.

Width42Height140Depth20mm(1.7 × 5.5 × 0.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original supplied remote Width 42 mm, Length 140 mm, Height 20 mm. Mapped to field convention: height is length along buttons, depth is thickness. Separate replacement remote catalog not used.

Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

43.4g(1.5 oz)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Weight expressly 43.4 g without batteries.

52g(1.8 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact supplied remote out-of-box weight 52 g. Whether the two AAA cells are included in that mass is unstated. No battery subtraction or newer replacement-remote 78 g transfer.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

Carbon Trust product carbon footprint (CERT-13540)12Maker spec sheet (PDF)preview.prod.sustainability.aboutamazon.com/devices_fact_sheet_fire_tv_stick_4k.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen 2023 maker sustainability PDF, page 2 footprint certification and page 8 endnote 1 certificate CERT-13540. Certification applies to the product carbon footprint, not electrical safety or every sustainability claim. The cover explicitly scopes this September 2023 fact sheet to the US.

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In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote, Micro-USB power cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender, AAA batteries7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 reference-unit unboxing paragraph names stick, voice remote, power plug, micro-USB cable, AAA batteries and HDMI extender. No later remote or regional bundle imported. Quantity of batteries separately backed by manual.

Roku Streaming Stick (3840R), Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, Two pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current US package, corroborated by original sheet and visually read QSG. No wall power adapter, HDMI extender, separate HDMI cable or upgraded Voice Remote Pro. Free requested HDMI extender is separate from the box.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

Yes13Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 unboxing names a separate HDMI extender cable. This is a short male-to-female extender, not a full male-to-male television lead. Fixed device HDMI plug is excluded.

No4Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fixed device HDMI plug only. QSG says free extender may be requested if needed, and optional wall adapter is not included. Neither is a supplied standalone HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9MDCQZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 section links original US ASIN B0BP9MDCQZ. Retail fetch returned HTTP 500, so linked destination supplies no specifications.

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.html1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact official 2023 8 GB device table. Current document separates 2023 base stick from Max, 2025 Plus and 2026 third generation.

pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete four-page maker 3840R retail setup specification sheet publicly hosted by Lowe's. Retail/master-carton packaging and battery dimensions are not device dimensions.

Manual

manuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574bee11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Public full-text 2023 maker Important Product Information for M3N6RA, 20 pages, sourced by archive from ALDI. Direct PDF fails 403. HTML full text is readable.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdf4Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original current maker-linked 2025 HD Quick Start Guide, three image-only pages visually read. Support link labels 3840X/3840S2 family. The Plus and 4K guides are different documents.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026English page 5 limited warranty is one year from original purchase. Page 6 names Amazon EU for European/UK authorized purchases. This is that source market's maker warranty, not statutory rights. PDF download blocked, full public extracted 20-page maker document read.

1year5Maker product pagedocs.roku.com/published/deviceplayerwarranty/en/usRead 8 October 2026Official current US Roku Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser, read in normal Chrome after official support/playerwarranty redirect. One year for new durable player hardware purchased and delivered to an end user in US through Roku or authorized sellers. UK two-year terms not transferred.

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