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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page, Product specifications.

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

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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.

30 September 20264Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/jp/2026/9/amazon-announces-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-redesigned-fire-tv-remote-and-fire-tv-remote-plusRead 8 October 2026Dated September 30, 2026 maker release. New slim 4K model is distinct from 2025 Select and the 2025 Plus rename.

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

Available2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Current maker listing identifies newest model and offers purchase. September 30 launch report confirms U.S. shipping began.5Press articleandroidcentral.com/streaming-tv/amazon-fire-tv/amazon-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-2026-launchedRead 8 October 2026Exact new 2026 marketed model reported shipping in the U.S. on September 30, 2026. Current exact ASIN B0G4XRP464 maker listing independently supports current availability.

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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Amazon-s-new-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-costs-59-99-but-the-superior-Fire-TV-4K-Max-is-on-sale-for-44-99.1412366.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the new Fire TV Stick 4K replaces the Fire TV Stick 4K Select that was released in September 2025.

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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.

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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.

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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, JP2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page for the US. The Japanese maker release also begins sales in Japan on September 30, 2026.4Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/jp/2026/9/amazon-announces-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-redesigned-fire-tv-remote-and-fire-tv-remote-plusRead 8 October 2026Japanese maker release explicitly begins sales and shipment in Japan on September 30, 2026.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists a stick.

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 × 2160px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Output resolution supported explicitly 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. 4K UHD TV compatibility requires an appropriate HDMI input and HDCP 2.2. Decoder limits are separate.

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.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Explicit output resolution supported up to 60 fps. Compatible TV, HDMI input and content required. This is not inferred from HEVC or AV1 decoding.

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 (3rd Gen, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	60
1280	720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Product specifications Display row explicitly output 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. HDR format, colour depth and chroma per output mode are not specified and remain unknown. TV compatibility also mentions 2160p 24/25/30/50/60 and lower-resolution 50/60, but a TV capability requirement alone is not imported as additional output combinations.

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+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.

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.

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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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists HDMI 2.1.

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

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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.

AV1, H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists AV1, HEVC, AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

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 (3rd Gen, 2026)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60	10
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264 / AVC	High	Not available	3840	2160	30	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	Not available	1920	1080	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	Not available	1280	720	60	Not available
H.263	0	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	Not available	2160	60	Not available
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit decoder input limits, separate from HDMI output modes. AV1 up to 4Kp60 at 25 Mbps, HEVC up to 35 Mbps, AVC up to 20 Mbps. The maker lists AVC High up to Level 4 together with 4K30 and 1080p60, H.263 Profile 0 Level 70 together with 1080p30, and MPEG-4 Simple/Advanced Simple Level 5 together with 1080p30. Those levels do not fit the stated frame sizes or rates and are omitted as unresolved maker-table conflicts. Published resolution and frame-rate claims are retained with this qualification. No replacement level is guessed. H.263 up to 6 Mbps, VP9 up to 30 Mbps. VP8 and MPEG-4 non-secure. Width is omitted where only a vertical format is published. AV1 and HEVC support both 8-bit and 10-bit input.

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, Widevine, FairPlay1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact card names PlayReady, WideVine and Fairplay. Versions and security levels are not published here. Generic introductory L1 and SL3000 examples do not establish this device security level.

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 Digital / AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus / E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAVE, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact card Audio codecs input-formats row. Dolby/DTS/MPEG-H entries explicitly use HDMI pass-through. Remaining AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE and Opus entries are decoder input support. Published input sample rates, bit depths and channel counts do not establish output maxima.

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 Digital / AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus / E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact card explicitly HDMI pass-through Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD and MPEG-H. DTS-HD profile and Atmos carrier are unspecified here. Retail page separately proves E-AC-3 JOC. No Dolby TrueHD claim inherited.

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 8 October 2026Explicit HDMI pass-through Atmos support. Exact U.S. retail Audio support identifies E-AC3_JOC. Compatible content, application and external audio decoder are 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

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Bluetooth audio.

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 MT8698E1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected 2026 card: MediaTek MT8698E. AFTCR001 is its software build-model string. It is an alias, not a proved regulatory hardware model number.

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists ARM Cortex-A55.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists four cores.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists up to 1.7 GHz.

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GPU

ARM G310 V21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Device-specific ARM G310 V2, up to 500 MHz. Schema has no GPU clock field.

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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.

1GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists 1 GB.

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 8 October 2026Exact installed memory 1 GB x32 LPDDR4-3733. RAM rate and bus width do not have fields.

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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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists 8 GB.

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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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Wi-Fi 6.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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 8 October 2026Exact selected card says Supported via ethernet adapter. Adapter model, connection and transfer bandwidth are not specified. Retail USB-C power-only wording is retained in port notes. This does not establish USB media storage.

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

5.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Bluetooth 5.3.

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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 (3rd Gen, 2026)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	2.0	Power input. External Ethernet adapter support is stated separately by the developer specification

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Retail specifies HDMI output and USB-C for power only. Selected developer card names HDMI 2.1 and USB-C 2.0 and separately supports external Ethernet. USB data transfer speed and USB mass storage are not established.

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

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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

Fire TV Remote (2026 release)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page and the setup manual name the 2026 Fire TV Remote.

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.

Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026IR device control table explicitly infrared control of compatible TVs, soundbars and AV receivers. This entry describes that IR route only. Radio protocol used to control the Fire TV Stick is not published.

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Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists a remote microphone.

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.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Alexa and Alexa+ through the remote microphone button. Alexa+ requires a U.S. Amazon account and U.S. English. Focused Alexa+ is included, full cross-device access requires Prime membership or Alexa+ Standard subscription.

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, Volume2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and A/V receivers, explicitly power and volume. Some device functions can be unavailable.

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 batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page lists 2 AAA batteries for the remote.

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

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Software

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

Vega OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Vega OS.

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.

Operating system at launch

Vega OS 2.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected 2026 card states Vega OS version OS 2.0, stored as Vega OS 2.0. Launch report independently says the new model ships with Vega OS. No Fire OS version inherited.

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

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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 8 October 2026Exact selected card Miracast Supported. Source links Fire tablet display mirroring. Device and software compatibility requirements apply.

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.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Alexa and Alexa+ support. Alexa+ U.S. account, U.S. English and membership/subscription qualifications apply. Remote press-to-talk and linked Echo hands-free routes are separate.

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 8 October 2026Exact card only through a linked Echo device. An external compatible Echo, account linking and supported Alexa commands are required. Supplied remote microphone is press-to-talk.

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, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Voice support row Fire TV app explicitly available for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS maps to other, not a new enum.

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

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact model accessibility category names VoiceView, magnifier, Text Banner, closed captions and Audio Description. Caption and description tracks are not available for every content item.

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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.

Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact page-ASIN comparison row Gaming and exact current product gaming description support Amazon Luna and Xbox Game Pass. U.S. availability, compatible controllers, network and separate subscriptions apply. NVIDIA GeForce NOW is explicitly coming soon and is omitted.

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

Compatible Bluetooth game controllers1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Bluetooth row explicitly compatible Bluetooth video game controllers. No particular controller or USB game-controller route is implied.

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Power

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Power supply

USB2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page lists USB-C for power only and a USB-C power cable in the box.

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.

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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.

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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.

39.4g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Maker device-only metric weight 39.4 g. Remote and cable excluded. Fixed HDMI plug is part of the stick. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.6 x 0.8 x 0.5 inches (91.5 x 21.1 x 14.5 mm). Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. The inch and metric thickness values also disagree. No mapped dimensions are stored.

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.

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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.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Remote (2026 release), 1.3 ft USB-C power cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page Product specifications list the box contents.

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.

No2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact box row includes no separate HDMI cable. Maker explicitly says HDMI extender is available separately. Fixed HDMI plug is not a cable.

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/B0G4XRP4642Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page. Full Product specifications category data was read from the public rendered widget in the HTML. Comparison siblings are excluded.

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 8 October 2026Selected Fire TV Stick 4K - 3rd Gen (2026) card only. Other cards on the same page, including 4K Plus 2025, Select 2025 and 2023 hardware, are excluded.

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

digprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TSDDV4Bo4BBSEDdiOP3Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TSDDV4Bo4BBSEDdiOPRead 8 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K 3rd Generation online setup manual. It identifies the 2026 Fire TV Remote, included short USB cable and batteries. A 5 V 1 A wall adapter is a troubleshooting recommendation, not a published device input rating or included adapter.

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.

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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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