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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.

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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.

3820EU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UK Set-up Information SKU/Model 3820EU. Original standard Voice Remote package. 3820EU2 and US R2 revisions are not retained variants.

GTIN / EAN

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8296100048771Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UPC row. Exact UK 3820EU package UPC. Other regions have separate 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.

20 September 20212Press releaseroku.com/blog/introducing-roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker launch blog is dated September 20, 2021. Original newsroom URL now returns a shell and was replaced with this readable maker announcement.

Status

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Discontinued4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current Updatable Roku models table says these devices are no longer manufactured but can run the latest Roku OS. Exact original Madison 3820X row is included. This discontinued status applies to represented original 2021 hardware, not later Logan/R2 or EU2 revision under the same marketed name.

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.

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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.

GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UK Set-up Information identifies the selected reference package. Other regions not declared as verified variant rows.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU Design & Verarbeitung describes matt-black finish.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 description and page 2 Designed to stream, not be seen identify the stick that plugs directly into the TV.

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.

3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Resolution explicitly gives up to 4K/60 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) on a 4K UHD TV. This is output, not UI resolution.

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.

60Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Resolution and Output Type explicitly state 4K/60 Ultra HD output with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. Compatible TV required.

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 4K

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 explicit 4K/60 output. No inferred lower-resolution maximum, colour depth or chroma. HDR combination details are not imported from later R2 page.

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.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 exact-generation specification block names Dolby Vision, HDR10/10+ and HLG. Maker sheet independently names Dolby Vision/HDR10+.

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.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Output Type explicitly HDMI 2.0. Other generic/US sources say 2.0b. Exact UK original sheet is retained without adding a revision suffix.

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.

2.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 output row: HDCP 2.2 for 4K/60, Dolby Vision and HDR. Lower output modes may use HDCP 1.4.

HDMI-CEC

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Yes3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original article explicitly identifies HDMI CEC support for TV and device controls. It does not prove every optional CEC command.

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 1080p, 1080p to 4K/601Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Up-conversion names these source and output combinations. No AI upscaling claim.

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.264, HEVC, VP98Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Roku Media Player supports AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server playback applies because stick lacks a media USB port. AV1 is only on some devices and is not imported.

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 4K

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Current maker Roku Media Player manual supports network media-server playback on Roku streaming devices. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4 and MOV, VP9 MKV/WebM. Original UK leaflet says Media Playback File Format none without specifying route or app. Current manual governs this app-based network route. No USB media capability is claimed.

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.

Widevine L1, PlayReady9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 7 October 2026Widevine table explicitly places Madison in L1 players. Original hardware table identifies 3820X as Madison. PlayReady streaming table covers Roku devices. No unpublished PlayReady security level inferred. App licenses and firmware requirements apply.

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, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features. Digital stereo over HDMI. DTS, Dolby Audio and Atmos are HDMI passthrough, not device Dolby decoding or TrueHD support.

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 Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features explicitly names pass through over HDMI for DTS and Dolby Audio/Atmos. A compatible decoder is required. TrueHD and lossless Dolby are not implied.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features explicitly Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI. Contradictory early reviews say no Atmos. Exact maker sheet takes precedence and only passthrough support is claimed.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 digital stereo over HDMI. This row is stereo output only and does not set a surround passthrough 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.

No7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 7 October 2026Which devices are compatible lists Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+ among devices that do not support direct Bluetooth Headphone Mode. Mobile app headphone output uses the phone radio and is separate.

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-A554Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Roku Streaming Stick 4K Madison row, model 3820X. Later 2022 Logan 3820X2 row is excluded. No clock inferred.

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.

42Press releaseroku.com/blog/introducing-roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Exact original launch Smooth streaming bullet explicitly states an all-new quad-core processor.

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.

1GB4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Same original 2021 Madison 3820X hardware table explicitly 1 GB. EU 3820 is the selected original marketed model, not the EU2 package.

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 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Wireless Technology: 802.11ac MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi.

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 GHz3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 specification block calls dual-band. Explicit band frequencies independently stated in the original PCWorld review, not inferred from Wi-Fi 5.14Reviewpcworld.com/article/579766/roku-streaming-stick-4k-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Little niceties everywhere section explicitly describes choosing the best connection on networks with separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Original 2021 Streaming Stick 4K review, corroborating original UK maker dual-band claim.

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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MIMO1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 wireless row says MIMO without a published antenna-stream count. No 2x2 inferred.

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.

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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 4K

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed plug for video and audio output
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power and supplied long-range Wi-Fi receiver

Source5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU Design & Verarbeitung gives direct HDMI plug and Micro-USB power cable port. Version 2.0 follows exact original maker sheet. No USB data speed or peripheral expansion inferred.

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.

Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 supports these ecosystems. Page 2 works with compatible external voice-assistant devices. HomeKit is accessory control, not a home hub or Thread border router.

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 Remote with TV controls1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 and page 3 Accessories Included. Original non-Pro supplied voice remote. No later Voice Remote Pro features inherited.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 point-anywhere voice remote. Page 1 and 2 explicitly say use your voice to search and control. This is the voice-input microphone, not hands-free operation.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 use your voice to search and control. Maker launch release calls the supplied remote feature Roku Voice. Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri require separate compatible devices.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Accessories Included identifies TV power, mute and volume buttons. Works with compatible TV and depends on TV control setup.

Remote finder

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No12Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/4k-streamer-showdown-chromecast-vs-amazon-fire-tv-stick-vs-roku-streaming-stickRead 7 October 2026Original standard Streaming Stick 4K supplied basic remote explicitly lacks a remote-finding siren. This is distinct from the optional Voice Remote Pro and 4K+ package.

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.

2 AAA alkaline batteries, 1.5 V each1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Accessories Included and Battery type rows. Replaceable original supplied batteries, not rechargeable Pro hardware.

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 OS5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU software section states Roku OS 10.5. Platform and launch version are stored separately.

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10.56Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Interface section explicitly states Streaming Stick 4K came out alongside Roku OS 10.5. Current article later discusses Roku OS 12 separately.

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 Store8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Article opening says Roku Media Player is available through Roku Store. The other Roku player pages call the same storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here. Supports the device app ecosystem, not sideloading or regional service availability.

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 AirPlay 21Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly Apple Airplay 2 and page 2 Share it with Apple AirPlay. Requires compatible Apple device and current compatible software.

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, Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 and 2 ecosystem support. Roku Voice is supplied remote push-to-talk. Siri/HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant require compatible external devices, not a built-in far-field microphone.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Works with popular voice assistants explicitly supports spoken search/play/control through compatible Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri-enabled external devices. The supplied standard remote remains push-to-talk.13Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 7 October 2026External Alexa route, not a hands-free microphone on the supplied standard remote. Official support explicitly includes the UK, requires Roku OS 9.1 or higher, a linked Roku skill/account and compatible Alexa-enabled device such as Echo, and gives spoken search and app-launch commands. Netflix commands and some other controls are excluded. Exact original UK sheet and maker launch independently state compatible external assistant voice control.

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.

iOS, Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 free Roku mobile app iOS and Android offers an extra remote. App-based headphone output is distinct from direct device Bluetooth.

Accessibility features

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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.

USB10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Setup Step 2: supplied USB cable powers device from included wall adapter or compatible TV USB. Original supplied long-range Wi-Fi receiver cable is required.

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.

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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.

Width21.1Height11.5Depth95.4mm(0.8 × 0.5 × 3.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 player Width 21.1, Length 95.4, Height 11.5 mm. Width is across the stick, depth follows its HDMI-plug length. The maker does not separately qualify the fixed plug endpoints. Later/US sources give 94.5 mm length.

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.

22g(0.8 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Out of box unit (player) Weight 22 gr. Device only. US/generic sources give 26 g. Exact UK maker sheet takes precedence for this retained reference SKU.

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.

Width42Height142Depth21mm(1.7 × 5.6 × 0.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 remote Width 42, Length 142, Height 21 mm. Mapped to across buttons, along buttons and front-to-back thickness. Supplied standard remote.

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.

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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 4K, Roku Voice Remote with TV controls, 2 AAA batteries, USB power cable with long-range Wi-Fi receiver, Power adapter11Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/roku-streaming-stick-4k-uk-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original UK Setting Up section identifies stick, remote with batteries and power cable/adapters. Maker original sheet additionally confirms voice remote, 2 AAA batteries and receiver USB cable. Ambiguous extender wording in sheet is omitted and exact UK review says HDMI extension is not supplied.

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.

No5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU review says no HDMI extension cable is supplied. Original fixed HDMI plug does not count as separate cable. Maker support requires ordering an extender separately.

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/en-gb/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-4k10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker product route. This link is not evidence for changing original reference hardware to a current revised package.

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.

www.avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Four-page original maker sales/specification sheet mirrored at retailer and independently downloaded and read.

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/RSS4K-QSG-EU-Spring2023.pdf10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Current model 3820 setup guide links the EU quick-start document. The Spring 2023 document was independently downloaded and read. It covers shared setup and supplied standard remote layout, not proof of a later hardware revision's specifications.

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.

2years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Warranty Description: 2 Year Limited Manufacturer warranty for the UK reference package. No US warranty inherited.

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