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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 10 October 2026Fire TV Stick family named in the table title.

Chromecast3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post places the device in the Chromecast line, next to Chromecast with Google TV (4K).

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

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G454V, GA03131-US2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Regulatory section United States lists model G454V for the Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and G9N9N for the Chromecast Voice Remote. The Korean section lists the same models. GA03131-US is the retail model name used by AndroidPCtv.12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details name Chromecast with Google TV HD (GA03131-US).

GTIN / EAN

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

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22 September 20223Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post says the device is available starting today. Tom's Guide dates the announcement and same-day availability to September 22, 2022.

Status

Discontinued6Press articleaftvnews.com/amazon-device-buyers-guideRead 10 October 2026Buyer's guide (last updated October 18, 2024) lists Fire TV Stick 4K Max 1 released October 7, 2021 as a past model and the second generation as the current model.

Discontinued4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/chromecast-historyRead 10 October 2026Google post of August 2024 says Google is ending production of Chromecast, which will now only be available while supplies last. Its timeline names the 2022 Chromecast with Google TV (HD). Support for existing devices continues.

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

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Google Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)13Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-google-tv-hd-priceRead 23 October 20269to5Google says the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) replaces the Chromecast 3rd Generation at the same $29.99 price.14Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-discontinuedRead 23 October 2026Google told 9to5Google that the 3rd generation Chromecast is discontinued as the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) launches.

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.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen, 2023)10Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 23 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage, doubling the previous generation's capacity.

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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.

$54.995Press articleaftvnews.com/comparison-of-specs-for-the-fire-tv-stick-4k-vs-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-plus-why-they-matterRead 10 October 2026Comparison table dated September 10, 2021 lists the Fire TV Stick 4K Max at $54.99. US list price with the Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen). A later AFTVnews sale post of November 14, 2021 calls it the first sale and gives the same regular price. Later sale prices are not used.

$29.993Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: just $29.99 in the US. US price before tax. Later promotions are not used.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Price section: the device costs $29.99. Tom's Guide also gives September 22, 2022 as the announcement and availability date.

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, GB, DE, JP, CA, IN, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, SE, AU, CO, PE, NZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Marketplaces available row lists the US, UK, Germany, Japan, Canada, India, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Australia, Colombia, Peru and New Zealand. No regional hardware variants are added.

US3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post names the US price and says 19 countries, without listing the others. Only the US is stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Snow1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Color row: Snow. The HD model is not sold in the 4K colors.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Review says the HD model is only sold in white.

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 10 October 2026Table row Form factor: Stick.

Dongle10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Design section: the streaming device dangles from an HDMI port and its HDMI cord is permanently fixed to the body.

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/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Output resolution supported: 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. The Amazon decoder table names 3840x2160 for 4K, and the page says 4K Ultra HD.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Resolution row: up to 1080p HDR, 60 fps. The width of 1920 is the standard Full HD raster.11Reviewcnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the device streams at a maximum of 1080p and has no Dolby Vision.

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/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details: output up to 60 fps at 2160p, 1080p and 720p. HDR, bit depth and chroma conditions are not published.

60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Resolution row: up to 1080p HDR, 60 fps.

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 Max (1st Gen, 2021)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
2160	60
1080	60
720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details publish 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Rows store the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate only. No HDR, bit depth or chroma condition is invented.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Resolution row: 1080p HDR at 60 fps. The row stores the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate only. No bit depth or chroma is stated.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026HDR row lists HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Video formats row: HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. There is no Dolby Vision entry.

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)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row: Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8 and 9. Up to Level 9 for profiles 5 and 8 and up to Level 5 for Profile 9. 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.

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HDCP version

2.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row lists HDCP 2.2. This is the published supported version, not a claim of a newer one.

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HDMI-CEC

Yes8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Video settings line: HDMI-CEC available, see manual.

Yes12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Video settings line: HDMI-CEC available, see manual.

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

Yes8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Video settings line: auto refresh rate change only on Prime, Kodi or Plex. This is the reviewer's November 2021 app scope, not a promise for every app.

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 10 October 2026Page names the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and lists Match content frame rate. App and TV support still apply.

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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Yes5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 10 October 2026Same page: Dynamic range and color format settings and a Match content option that fixes saturated SDR video. Format selection can be manual or automatic per app.

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

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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, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. These are published device decoder capabilities, not a promise for every local file player.

H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP912Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Video playback test: supports H.265 and VP9 up to 1080p at 60 fps with HDR. The results table also plays H.264. AV1 works only in some streaming apps and is not stored.

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

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021)

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	High 10	5.2	3840	2160	60	10
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

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. H.265 35 Mbps Main 10 Level 5.1 with 8 and 10 bit input. H.264 20 Mbps High 10 Level 5.2. H.263 6 Mbps Profile 0 Level 70. VP8 Baseline non-secure. VP9 Profile 2 up to 30 Mbps. MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple Level 5 non-secure. AV1 100 Mbps Main Level 5.1 with 8 and 10 bit input. Where the source gives only 1080p or 4K, no horizontal pixel count is stored.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

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

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

PlayReady 3.3, Widevine L1 (V14.1.2), FairPlay1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row: PlayReady 3.3, WideVine L1 V14.1.2 and Fairplay. Secure media path applies to video only. A DRM listing does not prove 4K eligibility for a service.

Widevine L112Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details Certificates: Widevine L1.

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 (E-AC-3 JOC), AAC LC, HE-AAC (AAC+), HE-AACv2, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio codecs (input formats) row. Dolby Atmos is EC3_JOC up to 8 channels, AC3 up to 6 channels, eAC3 up to 8 channels, AAC family up to 6 channels, FLAC 2 channels, PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz and 6 channels, Opus up to 8 channels. These are decoder input formats, not output maxima.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Audio formats row: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos via HDMI pass-through.

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

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Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Audio formats row says the three Dolby formats go out through HDMI pass-through. Compatible audio equipment is required.

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 10 October 2026Audio codecs row lists Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC) and says it is available on select Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ titles with compatible equipment.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Audio formats row names Dolby Atmos via HDMI pass-through. A compatible app and audio system is needed.

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.

2.0 stereo, 7.1 surround, Up to 5.1 HDMI passthrough2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Audio support: Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. The source does not say whether 7.1 is PCM.

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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

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth row says the device pairs with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones and game controllers. Accessibility text says Fire TV can be heard through compatible Bluetooth headphones. Codecs are not stated.

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 10 October 2026Page says Bluetooth devices like headphones or speakers connect to the Chromecast with Google TV after setup, with Fast Pair, one audio device at a time. It does not name the HD edition separately. No codec is stated.

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 MT86961Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor (SoC): MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS. MT7921LS is the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, so only MT8696 is stored.

Amlogic S805X212Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: SoC Amlogic S805X2. Google does not publish the chip and Tom's Guide notes there are no public storage, processor and memory specs.

CPU

ARM Cortex-A558Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Product details and Power and performance: MediaTek MT8696 quad core with ARM Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. Amazon does not name the core type.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad-Core 1.8 GHz.

412Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: quad core. The review also names the cores as A35 in one place and as Cortex-A53 in another, so the core type is not stored.

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

1.8GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad-Core 1.8 GHz. Amazon's product page also names an optimized 1.8 GHz quad-core processor.

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GPU

IMG GE92151Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026GPU row: IMG GE9215 750MHz. The GPU clock has no field of its own.

ARM Mali-G31 MP212Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: GPU Mali-G31 MP2.

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 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 2GB DDR4.

1.5GB12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details and network section: 1.5 GB RAM read from the device. Google publishes no RAM figure.

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 2GB DDR4.

LPDDR412Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: LPDDR4. The review text elsewhere only says DDR.

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 10 October 2026Storage row: 8 GB. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

8GB12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details and network section: 8 GB eMMC read from the device. Google publishes no storage figure.

Storage type

eMMC8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Network, storage, RAM and ports: internal storage 8 GB eMMC. No eMMC version is stated.

eMMC12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: 8GB eMMC.

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.

Yes4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Amazon help table Which Fire TV Device Do I Have, entry Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation): 8 GB storage, 2 GB memory and the line Supports external storage. The route and what can be stored there are not stated by Amazon.

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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.

USB storage through a micro USB OTG adapter, for moving apps5Press articleaftvnews.com/comparison-of-specs-for-the-fire-tv-stick-4k-vs-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-plus-why-they-matterRead 10 October 2026The article says a USB flash drive connected with an OTG cable lets the user move some apps from internal storage to the drive. It says this works natively on the 4K Max.

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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 10 October 2026Wifi row: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (wifi 6).

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz).

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2x2 MIMO.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ethernet row: 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. The stick has no built-in Ethernet port.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Power row: a separate Ethernet power supply is sold on store.google.com. The device has no built-in Ethernet port.

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

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth row: Bluetooth 5.0.

4.21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth 4.2. AndroidPCtv reports Bluetooth 5.2 for the same model, so the maker value is used.

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 Max (1st Gen, 2021)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed video and audio output plug with ARC
Micro USB	1	Power input

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Ports: HDMI ARC output, micro USB for power only. Quick start guide page 1 shows one fixed HDMI plug and one micro USB socket. Amazon lists the micro USB socket as power only, while AFTVnews and AndroidPCtv report it also works with a USB OTG adapter. Optional adapter connectors are not counted.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Captive HDMI lead and plug to the TV
USB-C	1	Power input

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Ports row: HDMI to plug directly into the TV and USB Type-C power. Tom's Guide says the HDMI lead is fixed to the body. No other connector is listed.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Design section: the HDMI cord is fixed to a 3 x 2.4 inch oval. The device has a reset button, a power light and a USB-C port that draws power from an included USB-A brick.

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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Product page describes Alexa control of compatible smart home devices. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.

Google Home3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post says a Nest Doorbell can show the front door on the TV. Setup uses the Google Home app. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10109990Read 10 October 2026Page says the Chromecast and the Google Home app walk you through setup of the Chromecast with Google TV (HD).10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Review says the device supports connected Nest devices, for lights, cameras and the thermostat.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026In the box row and remote technical details name Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen).

Chromecast Voice Remote (G9N9N)2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Same section names Google Chromecast Voice Remote model G9N9N together with the HD model G454V.

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.

Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) technical details: Technology Bluetooth. The product page says the remote controls IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and receivers.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: BLE with a 2.4 GHz RF transceiver compatible with BLE 4.2, and an IR LED to control a TV, receiver or soundbar.

Remote microphone

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 labels the remote Microphone and the Alexa Voice Remote button.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: microphone for voice input.

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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Voice support row: Yes, with the Alexa Voice Remote (included).

Google Assistant3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: Google Assistant has a dedicated button on the included remote.

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

Power, Volume, Mute2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026IR device control row: power and volume on compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and receivers. The quick start guide diagram also labels a Mute button. Some functions are not available on some devices.

Power, Volume, Input10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Remote section: the remote has a button to switch the TV input and is the same as the 4K model's remote.11Reviewcnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the remote controlled the power, volume and inputs of a 2020 Samsung TV and has a Google Assistant button. It is identical to the 4K model's remote.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Batteries 2 AAA (included). The batteries are replaceable.

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: 2 AAA batteries (included).

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.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026OS version row: Fire OS 7.

Google TV (Android TV OS)3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: the device brings the Google TV experience.

Operating system at launch

Fire OS 7 (Android 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rows OS version Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9). Later firmware versions are not launch promises.

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App store

Amazon Appstore4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Same entry, Common features: Apps and games from the Amazon Appstore.

Google Play Store12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Languages and Google Play line: Google Play for Android TV installed.

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 10 October 2026Miracast row: supported, described as display mirroring with a Fire tablet. No Google Cast or AirPlay is claimed.

Google Cast3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post keeps Chromecast features like casting from your phone, sharing Google Photos and casting Google Meet calls. Stored as Google Cast.

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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Voice support row names Alexa through the remote or the Fire TV app.

Google Assistant3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: Google Assistant has a dedicated button on the included remote.

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 10 October 2026Far-field Alexa control row: supported only through a linked Echo device. The stick and its remote do not offer hands-free activation alone.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Voice support row names the free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because there is no Fire OS option.

Android, iOS8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 10 October 2026Page says the Google Home app or Google TV app on an Android phone or an iPhone with iOS 14 or later controls the Chromecast with Google TV. It does not name the HD edition separately.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Closed captions2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Accessibility features row names the VoiceView screen reader and closed captioning. Captions are not available for all content.

TalkBack screen reader, Text scaling5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 10 October 2026Same page lists Text scaling to enlarge or decrease onscreen text.6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 10 October 2026Page names the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and describes setup with the TalkBack screen reader.

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 Cloud Gaming2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Product page Level up gaming names Amazon Luna with a channel subscription and a Luna Controller sold separately.9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 10 October 2026Amazon guide says Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cloud gaming runs on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) with a Bluetooth controller. A Game Pass Ultimate membership is required. Later software support is not a launch feature.

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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 (Bluetooth), DualSense (Bluetooth), DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 10 October 2026Amazon guide lists the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, DualSense and DualShock 4 as working Bluetooth controllers. It names the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) as a supported stick.

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Power

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Power supply

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 shows the supplied USB cable from the stick micro USB socket to the power adapter and a wall outlet. Adapter rating and device consumption are not stated.

USB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Ports row: USB Type-C power. Power row: a 5 V DC, 1.5 A power supply is included. The device is powered over USB, not by a built-in supply.

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.

5.25W8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Product details Extras: DC adapter 5.25V 1A, which is 5.25 W. This is adapter output, not device consumption. Amazon publishes no adapter rating for this stick.

7.5W1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Power row: 5 Volt DC, 1.5 amp power supply, included in the box. 5 V times 1.5 A is 7.5 W. This is adapter output, not device consumption.

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.

Width30Height14Depth108mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.3 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Size row: 99 x 30 x 14 mm for the housing only and 108 x 30 x 14 mm including the connector. Stored depth includes the fixed HDMI plug.

Width61Height12.5Depth162.5mm(2.4 × 0.5 × 6.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Dimensions row: device 6.4 x 2.4 x 0.5 in (162.5 mm x 61 mm x 12.5 mm), not including cables or accessories. Tom's Guide describes a 3 x 2.4 inch oval body with the HDMI lead fixed to it, so the length includes the captive HDMI lead. Stored as width 61, thickness 12.5 and length 162.5 mm.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Specs list 6.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches. The design text describes a 3 x 2.4 inch oval with a permanently fixed HDMI cord, which explains why 6.4 inches includes the lead.

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

48.4g(1.7 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Weight: 48.4 g. Device only, without remote, cable or adapter.

55g(1.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Weight row: 55 g (1.9 oz). Amazon's listing shows 56.7 g, which is the 4K figure, so the maker table is used. Scope of the captive HDMI lead is not stated.

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)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Size 38 mm x 142 mm x 16 mm. Width across the buttons 38 mm, length along the buttons 142 mm, thickness 16 mm.

Width38Height122Depth18mm(1.5 × 4.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: 122 x 38 x 18 mm. Length 122 mm along the buttons, width 38 mm and thickness 18 mm.

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

43.4g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Weight 43.4 g without batteries.

63g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: 63 g (2.2 oz). Google does not say whether the batteries are included.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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KC R-C-A4H-G454V2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Korea section: conformity assessment R-C-A4H-G454V for model G454V.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), USB cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Included in the box: Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), USB cable and power adapter, HDMI extender cable, 2 AAA batteries and Quick Start Guide.

Chromecast with Google TV (HD), Chromecast Voice Remote, Power cable, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries, Safety and warranty booklet1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Power row: a power supply is included in the box. Dimensions row names a 1.5 m power cable. Remote table says the 2 AAA batteries are included.2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Where to find product information: the printed Safety and Warranty booklet comes enclosed with the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and the Chromecast Voice Remote. Handling text mentions the included alkaline AAA batteries.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender cable with a male and a female end. It is not a full male-to-male television cable. The fixed HDMI plug of the stick is not counted. This follows the interpretation used for the other Fire TV sticks in this catalog.

No10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Design section: the HDMI cord is permanently fixed to the oval. A fixed lead is not a separate HDMI cable. Google's in-the-box facts list only a power supply and cable and the remote.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1X2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Amazon US product page for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen).

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464091Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Google's technical specifications page for Chromecast models. The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) table is used. The 4K table above it is not.

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 10 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 1st Gen (2021). The 2nd Gen 2023 tables on the same page are not used.

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464091Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Same page, table headed Chromecast with Google TV (HD).

Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official US quick start guide linked from the exact Amazon product page. It is an image-only PDF, so the single page was rendered and read.

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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.

1year2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details: 1-year limited warranty and service included. US reference only.

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