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

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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick1Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026September 20, 2023 launch release names all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact current U.S. 3830R Product details or FAQ, separate from 2017 Streaming Stick+ and 2021 Streaming Stick 4K.

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

K3R6AT4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TO44A9r3EwnII1eVE4Read 7 October 2026Safety and Compliance, FCC section: Model (Fire TV Stick 4K Max): K3R6AT. Remote is separately K7Q3MT and is not included in device model numbers. AFTKRT is the build identifier from the exact maker developer table.

3830R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details or FAQ give retail model 3830R. The developer identifier 3830X is a separate software model name, see the second source.

GTIN / EAN

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

20 September 20231Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Publication date September 20, 2023.

23 April 20253Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Maker blog dated April 23, 2025.

Status

Available6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Current exact listing remains offered for sale. No discontinued conclusion from newer sibling release.

Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current 3830R maker page offers Add to cart. FAQ explicitly identifies this marketed model as new in 2025.

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 Max (1st Gen, 2021)1Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage, doubling the previous generation's capacity.

Roku Express 4K+3Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Roku says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus replaces the Roku Express 4K+ at the same price.

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.

$59.991Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026All-New Fire TV Stick 4K Max heading states $59.99. US launch price for device with Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, excluding sales tax. Later retail list/sale prices excluded.

$39.993Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original U.S. maker launch price $39.99, before U.S. sales tax. Current page $59.99 list price and discounts are not the launch price.

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.

€79.993Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/9/amazon-praesentiert-bisher-smarteste-und-leistungsstaerkste-fire-tv-sticksRead 7 October 2026German September 20, 2023 announcement states new Fire TV Stick 4K Max can be preordered for 79.99 EUR. German consumer price including VAT, reference retail bundle with Enhanced remote. Later sale/list prices excluded.

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

US, GB, JP, ES, IT, FR, DE, AU, CA, MX, NZ12Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen 2023 16 GB Marketplaces available row names all listed markets. No regional hardware variants added.

US1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker U.S. 3830R page, Product details or FAQ.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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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.

Stick5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Form factor: Stick.

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker page and quick start guide show a stick with a built-in HDMI plug.

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 × 2160px6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact technical table Output resolution supported: 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. 4K Ultra HD output names standardized 3840 x 2160 raster. This does not borrow an 8K decoder result.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p (3840 x 2160).

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.

60Hz6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact technical table output up to 60 fps at 2160p, 1080p and 720p. HDR/bit depth/chroma combinations are not independently specified.

60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p at 60 fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

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 (2nd Gen, 2023)

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

Source6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table publishes 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Rows retain explicitly published vertical resolution and highest stated rate only. No HDR/bit-depth/chroma conditions invented.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details 4K TVs explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160. HDR, bit depth and chroma are not assigned to this row without an explicit combination. The HD TV row states up to 1080p without a specific rate, so no additional 1080p60 output row is inferred.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table HDR: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

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

4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 10 (up to Level 9)5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Video codecs Dolby Vision row: Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 and 10. Profiles 5/8/10 up to Level 9 and Profile 9 up to Level 5. Playback route and app support can differ.

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

2.15Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectors / Ports: HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support. This is maker specification. AndroidPCtv calls it HDMI 2.0, which does not override maker.

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HDCP version

2.26Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026TV compatibility requires HDCP 2.2 for 4K UHD protected content. Requirement is not proof of higher HDCP revisions.

2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact product details require HDMI TV input supporting HDCP 2.2. Exact setup manual independently requires all connections support HDCP 2.2 for 4K/HDR. This records the stated protected-output chain version, not every possible version.

HDMI-CEC

Yes8Reviewpcworld.com/article/2112941/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2023-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Upgraded remote control section: TV/external audio gear controlled through infrared or HDMI-CEC. Exact 2023 reference.

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

Yes15Reviewandroidpctv.com/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Video Settings section explicitly states Auto refresh change only on Prime, KODI or PLEX. This is the reviewer's 2023 app scope, not a promise for every app or later firmware.

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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.

Yes16Reviewkulturechronik.fr/test-fire-tv-4k-max-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact March 18, 2024 review Video Playback paragraph says dynamic HDR management adjusts according to content. App and firmware versions are unstated. This is distinct from published format support and is not a launch promise.

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

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720p and 1080p to 4K, 720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list up-scaling from 720p and 1080p to 4K and from 720p to 1080p.

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, AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Video codecs. These are published device decoder capabilities, not all guaranteed in every local-file player.

H.264, HEVC, VP96Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Current Roku Media Player manual: AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server route applies. AV1 only on some devices is omitted without explicit 3830 proof. No exact codec profile, level or fps limit inferred.

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 (2nd Gen, 2023)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 (HEVC)	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264	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

Source5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Video codecs: H.265 35 Mbps with 8/10-bit HDR10/HDR10+/HLG input. H.264 20 Mbps High 10 L5.2. H.263 6 Mbps. VP8 non-secure. VP9 30 Mbps with 8/10-bit HDR10/HLG. MPEG-4 non-secure. AV1 100 Mbps with 8/10-bit HDR10/HDR10+/HLG. Rows record maximum published decoder limits. Where the source only says 1080p or 4K, horizontal pixel count is not invented.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

MKV, MP4, TS16Reviewkulturechronik.fr/test-fire-tv-4k-max-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation 2023 review, Kodi video playback test table. Successful internal/local MKV H.265 4K 24 fps 22.3 Mbps, MP4 H.264 Full HD 23.9 fps 24.27 Mbps, and TS H.265 4K 59.9 fps 20.8 Mbps HLG files. Some high-bitrate Wi-Fi 5 and Dolby Vision files failed. Container support applies to Kodi tested file combinations, not every codec/HDR/network combination. Kodi and firmware version numbers are not stated.

MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player via same-network DLNA media server. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4, MOV and VP9 MKV/WebM. Network playback does not establish attached-device expansion. App/firmware and file capabilities apply.

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

PlayReady 3.3, Widevine V16.3 L1 and L3, FairPlay V5.9.215Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table DRM row: PlayReady 3.3, WideVine V16.3 L1 & L3, Fairplay V5.9.21. Secure media path support applies to video only. DRM listing does not establish a service's 4K eligibility.

PlayReady, Widevine11Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 8 October 2026Roku OS official streaming DRM table PlayReady for Smooth/DASH and Widevine for HLS/DASH. Widevine explicitly supported for all Roku apps. No Bayside security level or library version is published in its per-platform table. DRM app-library loading and valid content licenses are required.

Audio

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

Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC), Dolby AC-4 (Atmos), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, MPEG-H, AAC LC, HE-AAC (AAC+), HE-AACv2, AAC ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs (input formats). Dolby MAT transcoding for streaming apps. AC3/EAC3/DDP+JOC/AC4 named. TrueHD/DTS/basic-profile DTS-HD/MPEG-H have passthrough roles. AAC family up to 8 channels, 8-48 kHz. FLAC 2 channels, 48 kHz, 16/24-bit with no dither at 24-bit. MP3 software stereo 48 kHz/16-bit. PCM/Wave decoder up to 192 kHz, 8 channels, 16/24-bit. Vorbis/Opus 8 channels 48 kHz. Decoder maxima are not assigned to output fields.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Digital stereo is HDMI output. DTS Digital Surround and generic Dolby-encoded audio are HDMI pass-through only. Dolby decoder or TrueHD support is not implied.6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Combined explicit device HDMI stereo/DTS/Dolby pass-through and current Roku Media Player MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis playback. Stereo AAC is transcoded to PCM stereo, not passed through. DLNA network route and compatible TV/AVR matter. No output sample-rate/bit-depth maximum inferred.

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

Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table explicitly labels Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile) and MPEG-H as passthrough. Compatible HDMI audio equipment and app/format support are required. Does not claim DTS-HD Master Audio full lossless passthrough.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Literal Product details DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. Dolby codecs are left generic here rather than treating Atmos or TrueHD as proved.

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

Yes5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table AC3/EAC3 Atmos DDP+JOC, AC4 Atmos and TrueHD Atmos passthrough. Requires matching app/format and compatible audio equipment.

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

2.0 stereo, 7.1 surround, Up to 5.1 HDMI passthrough6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table Audio Support: 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. The source does not label 7.1 as PCM. The exact developer table separately specifies supported TrueHD/DTS passthrough formats.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details explicitly digital stereo over HDMI. No numerical multichannel output layout inferred from Dolby pass-through.

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

Yes6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Accessibility features explicitly states compatible Bluetooth headphones can be used. PCWorld exact review corroborates headphone/earbud output. Codec support is not inferred from Bluetooth 5.2.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker product FAQ and official compatible-device list explicitly include Streaming Stick Plus model 3830 for direct Bluetooth headphones. Support updated August 5, 2026. This supersedes September 2025 PCWorld no-Bluetooth statement. Exact introducing firmware and radio version are not published. Headphone minimum Bluetooth 4.2 is not the player radio revision.

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 MT8696T5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor (SoC): MediaTek MT8696T.

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A555Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026CPU: 4x ARM Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz.

ARM Cortex-A552Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus Bayside row, roDeviceInfo.GetModel() 3830X, in official Roku OS hardware table. The software-reported generic identifier is distinct from U.S. retail 3830R.

CPU cores

45Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026CPU table states 4x ARM Cortex-A55.

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

2GHz5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026CPU table states up to 2.0 GHz for this exact device.

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GPU

GE92155Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026GPU: GE9215 up to 850 MHz. GPU clock has no separate field and is retained here as provenance only.

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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.

2GB5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Memory (RAM): 2GB LPDDR4.

1GB2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row: 1 GB RAM.

RAM type

LPDDR45Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Memory (RAM): 2GB LPDDR4.

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

16GB5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Storage: 16 GB marketed built-in capacity, not free space.

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Storage type

eMMC15Reviewandroidpctv.com/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact October 26, 2023 second-generation review, Network, storage, RAM and ports: internal storage 16 GB eMMC. No eMMC version inferred.

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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.

Yes14Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) Storage Space table: 16 GB, 2 GB memory, Supports external storage. Current maker support takes precedence over 2023 Android Central report of no external storage and contradictory AndroidPCtv text. Specific app-install/media formats and required accessory are not assumed. Explicit maker Storage Space capability supports capacity extension. Exact app/media use and accessory route remain unspecified.

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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 6E5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Wifi: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Wi-Fi 510Reviewpcworld.com/article/2893902/a-roku-streaming-stick-plus-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus review Performance and Wi-Fi reception explicitly Wi-Fi 5, compared with HD Streaming Stick Wi-Fi 4. Its stale Bluetooth absence is not inherited. Region suffix unreported, no material Wi-Fi difference documented.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Wifi row explicitly names 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz and 6 GHz tri band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list dual-band Wi-Fi, 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.

MIMO15Reviewandroidpctv.com/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 review Network, storage, RAM and ports calls the adapter Wi-Fi 6E MiMo. No spatial-stream count or 2x2 configuration is specified, so none is inferred.

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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.

Yes5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. Optional USB adapter is not a built-in Ethernet port.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current September 8, 2026 support explicitly 3830X. Requires USB-C compatible adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, AX8877X or SMSC95XX. Gigabit adapters are excluded. Actual compatible adapter recognition is required. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

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

5.25Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE for device, not remote.

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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 Max (2nd Gen, 2023)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed video/audio output plug with ARC input support
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input

Source6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table lists HDMI 2.1 and micro USB. Exact quick-start page 1 diagram labels one fixed HDMI plug and one micro USB. USB power purpose is shown by connection diagram. Optional adapter connectors are excluded.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Built-in HDMI and USB-C for power. Exact current Ethernet manual lists 3830X USB-C adapter support, retained as an additional qualified role. No USB peripheral transfer speed or media-drive support inferred.

Smart home

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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

Alexa6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Current exact product page describes controlling compatible smart-home devices through Alexa. This does not prove a local Matter controller or Thread border router.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker Works with Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter commissioning or a Thread border router.

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced (K7Q3MT)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact technical table and box list name Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced. Amazon safety page separately identifies Enhanced remote K7Q3MT. This is original supplied remote, excluding later Pro/Plus replacements.13Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TO44A9r3EwnII1eVE4Read 7 October 2026FCC section identifies Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced model K7Q3MT. Device model K3R6AT is distinct.

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and FAQ name the supplied Roku Voice Remote. It is the press-to-talk remote, not Voice Remote Pro.

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, Infrared6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced Technical details: Technology Bluetooth and infrared.

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Remote microphone

Yes7Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Stick/FireTVStick4KMax_Gen2_QSG_US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Meet Your Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced diagram explicitly labels MICROPHONE and ALEXA VOICE BUTTON.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Included Voice Remote FAQ states spoken search and playback. This is a press-to-talk supplied remote, not Voice Remote Pro or an implied hands-free microphone.

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

Alexa6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Included remote Voice Support and press-and-ask Alexa. Later Alexa+ support is separately qualified under device voice assistants.

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

Power, Volume, Mute, Channel6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced description: power, volume, mute and dedicated channel buttons for compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers. IR controls have device compatibility restrictions.

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list TV power, volume and mute buttons.

Remote finder

No8Reviewpcworld.com/article/2112941/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2023-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 review explicitly says supplied remote does not include remote-finding. Pro remote is a separate accessory.

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Remote backlight

No8Reviewpcworld.com/article/2112941/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2023-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 review explicitly says supplied remote does not include backlighting. Pro remote is a separate accessory.

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

2 AAA batteries6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Enhanced remote Technical details: Batteries 2 AAA (included). Replaceable battery arrangement.

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list two pre-installed AAA batteries.

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Software

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

Fire OS5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table OS version Fire OS 8.

Roku OS2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row. The hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

Operating system at launch

Fire OS 8 (Android 11)5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original 2023 identity row states Fire OS 8 and Android Level 30 (Android 11). Later software version strings are not launch promises.15Reviewandroidpctv.com/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original 2023 review System: Fire OS 8 based on Android 11, corroborates exact maker developer identity table.

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App store

Amazon Appstore9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026How to get started: download Xbox app via Amazon Appstore on supported Fire TV, explicitly naming Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023.

Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player official manual available through Roku Store. Exact model setup separately names the Roku Channel Store for apps. The other Roku player pages call the storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here.

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

Miracast5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Miracast (display mirroring with Fire tablet): Supported. No Google Cast or native AirPlay inferred.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker compatibility explicitly Apple AirPlay. Exact AirPlay version is not stated in this product page.

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

Alexa, Alexa+6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Original supported Alexa plus current exact listing Alexa+ update. Alexa+ requires US-based account, US English and compatible devices. Focused experience included, with Prime or Alexa+ Standard plan needed for full access across compatible devices. Alexa+ is later software, not a 2023 launch feature.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice supports spoken search from the supplied remote. The Roku skill integrates an external Alexa-enabled device, linked accounts and Roku OS 9.1 or newer. Alexa does not run on the supplied 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.

Yes5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Supported only through a linked Echo device. The stick and supplied remote do not independently provide hands-free activation.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku OS 9.1 or newer, free Roku account, linked Roku skill and compatible external Alexa-enabled device such as Echo. U.S. reference supported. Spoken search, app launch and playback commands, with Netflix and some apps excluded. This is not supplied remote hands-free control.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Voice Support explicitly lists free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because no Fire OS enum exists.

Android, iOS8Maker product pageroku.com/mobile-appRead 8 October 2026Current free Roku Remote app for Android and iOS. Same Wi-Fi network and enabled mobile control required. iPhone/iPad iOS 14 or newer, Android requirements vary. Initial device setup can still require the physical remote.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Closed captions6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Accessibility technical row names VoiceView screen reader and closed captions. Caption availability depends on content.

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Gaming

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

Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact current product page Next level gaming names Amazon Luna and Xbox Game Pass. US reference bundle. Software/account/service-region restrictions apply. Prime gives a limited Luna selection. Other Luna catalogs can require subscriptions. Later Xbox support is not a 2023 launch promise.9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Current Amazon Xbox guide explicitly names 2023 Max. Game Pass Ultimate and Microsoft account required for catalog, with Fortnite available without membership. Amazon exact current device page separately names Amazon Luna, with regional/service/account requirements. Later Xbox software support is not a launch promise.

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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 7 October 2026Amazon guide explicitly names compatible Bluetooth Xbox Wireless, Xbox Adaptive, DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers. Compatible controller and service required. Not inferred from generic Bluetooth version.

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Power

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Power supply

USB7Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Stick/FireTVStick4KMax_Gen2_QSG_US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 connection steps show the supplied cable from device micro USB to USB power adapter then wall outlet. Adapter rating and device consumption remain distinct.

USB1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and quick start guide: powered over USB-C from the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable. No wall adapter in the box.

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

5.25 V DC, max 1.0 A4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TO44A9r3EwnII1eVE4Read 7 October 2026Product Specifications for Fire TV Stick 4K Max K3R6AT: Electrical Rating 5.25VDC, Max 1.0A. Device input, not adapter output or measured consumption.

5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details power input row: 5V - 1A.

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.

Width30Height14Depth108mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.3 in)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table body 99 x 30 x 14 mm and including connector 108 x 30 x 14 mm. Guide page 1 shows long plug axis front-to-back, transverse width 30 mm and thickness 14 mm. Stored depth includes fixed HDMI plug. Excludes remote, cable and adapter.

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

43.5g(1.5 oz)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table device Weight 43.5 g. Device only, excluding remote, adapter and cables.

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker literal metric device weight 26.0 g, retained over rounded 0.90 oz. Remote, cable, packaging and optional adapter excluded. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 inches. Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. No mapped dimensions are stored.

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

Width38Height157Depth17mm(1.5 × 6.2 × 0.7 in)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Enhanced remote Technical details 38 x 157 x 17 mm. Width across buttons 38 mm, length along buttons 157 mm, thickness 17 mm.

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

51g(1.8 oz)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Enhanced remote Technical details Weight 51 g without batteries.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2A4DH-638710Regulatory filingfccid.io/2A4DH-6387/Label/K3R6AT-FCC-IC-Label-Info-6594227.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 FCC label exhibit explicitly pairs Model No. K3R6AT and FCC ID 2A4DH-6387. Amazon final safety page confirms K3R6AT is the 2023 Max. Official FCC attachment id 6594227 was access-denied, so this public exhibit mirror is cited. The sibling 2A4DH-6392 filing is excluded.

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Other certifications

Carbon Trust product carbon footprint certification CERT-1354011Maker spec sheet (PDF)sustainability.aboutamazon.com/devices_fact_sheet_fire_tv_stick_4k_max.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen 2023 US sustainability fact sheet page 2 states product carbon footprint certified by Carbon Trust. Footnote page 8 names certification CERT-13540 and July 2023 LCA version. This is footprint certification, not hardware performance certification or assembly-site UL certification.

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In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, Power cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact Technical details Included in the box. Quick-start page 1 visually corroborates stick, original Enhanced remote, adapter, power cable, HDMI extender and AAA pair.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, 2 pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker box list: stick, Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, two pre-installed AAA batteries and a USB-C to USB-A power cable.

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.

Yes6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Separate included HDMI extender cable with HDMI male and female connectors. It is not a conventional male-to-male TV cable and not the fixed stick plug.

No9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG page 2 connects built-in HDMI plug directly and directs the buyer to order an extender separately. Exact complete maker box list contains USB power cable only. Fixed plug is not a separate HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH91Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact original US Amazon listing, ASIN B0BP9SNVH9. Current marketing includes later software features and some stray 4K Select text. Exact Max technical tables are used.

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plus1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current maker product page for the 3830R.

Spec sheet

developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.html5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 2nd Gen (2023) - 16 GB, not the default first device or sibling 8 GB model.

developer.roku.com/dev/docs/hardware1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026The Roku developer hardware table is the nearest maker specification. See the second source for the 3830X Bayside row.

Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Stick/FireTVStick4KMax_Gen2_QSG_US.pdf7Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Stick/FireTVStick4KMax_Gen2_QSG_US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official US Gen2 Quick Start Guide linked from exact maker product page. Image-only PDF, both pages rendered and read.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdf9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus maker QSG, all three graphical pages were rendered and visually read.

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.

1year6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact US product technical details: 1-year limited warranty and service included. US reference bundle only, excluding purchased extended warranties and statutory consumer rights.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 8 October 2026Roku-branded maker Limited Warranty page 1, hosted by authorized retailer. One year for new Roku streaming player durable hardware bought and delivered to an end user in U.S. from Roku or authorized seller. Scope includes supplied durable remote hardware, statutory rights remain separate.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.