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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details name the Fire TV Stick 4K Select.

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.

CL32P43Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact U.S. Select safety guide identifies physical model CL32P4 in Product Specifications and the FCC section. AFTCA002 remains a software alias.

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.

30 September 20254Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-tv-alexa-plus-fire-tv-stickRead 8 October 2026The exact maker article publication metadata gives September 30, 2025. Preorders opened then.

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

Status

Available2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Current U.S. B0C6W3D4RM listing.

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.

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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.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026)7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Amazon-s-new-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-costs-59-99-but-the-superior-Fire-TV-4K-Max-is-on-sale-for-44-99.1412366.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the new Fire TV Stick 4K replaces the Fire TV Stick 4K Select that was released in September 2025.

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

$39.994Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-tv-alexa-plus-fire-tv-stickRead 8 October 2026The original U.S. maker Availability paragraph gives 39.99 USD. Rounded reviewer pricing and current retail prices are excluded. Local sales-tax treatment is not explicitly stated.

$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.

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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.

US2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details page.

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

Black6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/6644637.pRead 8 October 2026The exact U.S. listing title states Black. Its model is B0C6W3D4RM and SKU is 6644637. The retailer model string is an ASIN, not a physical regulatory identifier.

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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.

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists a 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 × 2160px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The output-resolution row explicitly lists 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Compatible TV, HDMI input and content are required. Decoder capability does not establish output.

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.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact output-resolution row explicitly states up to 60 fps. This is separate from decoder rates and television panel refresh.

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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)

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

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact output-resolution row lists these supported resolutions up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma for each combination are unstated. TV compatibility timings are not imported as additional output rows.

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+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.

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.

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

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists HDMI 2.1.

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HDCP version

2.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact connector row lists HDCP 1.4, 2.2 and 2.3. The highest stated revision, 2.3, is stored. This is not inferred from the TV compatibility requirement.

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

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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.

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

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

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720p 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.

AV1, H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists AV1, HEVC, AVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264 / AVC	High	5.2	3840	2160	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	5.2	1920	1080	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	5.2	1280	720	60	Not available
VP8	Main	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	3840	2160	60	10
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026These are decoder limits, separate from output modes. AV1 Main Level 5.1 supports 4K60 up to 100 Mbps. HEVC Main 10 Level 5.1 supports 4K60 up to 35 Mbps. AVC High Level 5.2 supports 4K60, 1080p60 and 720p60 up to 30 Mbps. VP9 Profile 2 supports 4K60 up to 30 Mbps, with 8-bit and 10-bit HDR10 or HLG input. MPEG-4 Simple/Advanced Simple Level 5 conflicts with its published 1080p30 claim. The level cell is omitted, while the resolution and rate retain this source qualification. No replacement level is guessed. VP8 and MPEG-4 are marked non-secure.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

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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, Widevine, FairPlay1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists PlayReady, Widevine and FairPlay.

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 Digital / AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus / E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD (Basic Profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAVE, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026These are the Audio codecs input-format claims. Dolby, DTS and MPEG-H entries use HDMI passthrough. The AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE and Opus entries describe decoder input support. Their input sample rates, bit depths and channel counts do not establish output maxima.

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 Digital / AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus / E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD (Basic Profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card explicitly lists HDMI passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD Basic Profile and MPEG-H. The retail page separately names E-AC-3 JOC. No Dolby TrueHD or additional DTS-HD profile is inferred.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly claims Atmos over HDMI passthrough. The exact retail page also names E-AC3_JOC. Compatible content, application and external decoder are required. Tom's Guide in December 2025 says Atmos is unavailable, but its setup used TV audio rather than an AVR or soundbar. The current maker claim takes precedence for the published passthrough capability.

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

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2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-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

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list Bluetooth audio support.

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

MT8698 MCM1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker names MT8698 MCM. AFTCA002 is a software build-model alias. The physical hardware model is CL32P4.

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists ARM Cortex-A55.

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

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists four cores.

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

1.7GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists up to 1.7 GHz.

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GPU

G310v21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact device GPU is rated up to 500 MHz. The schema has no GPU clock field. No generic chipset limit or sibling GPU is imported.

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

1GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 1 GB.

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

RAM type

LPDDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card states 1 GB LPDDR4. Memory rate and bus width are unstated.

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

8GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 8 GB.

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Storage type

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

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

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists Wi-Fi 5.

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 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 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 8 October 2026The exact card says an Amazon Ethernet adapter is required. It does not identify the adapter model or connection. The retail USB power-only wording does not establish a mass-storage route. No built-in Ethernet speed is inferred.

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.

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists Bluetooth 5.0.

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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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input. Optional Ethernet support is stated separately by the developer card

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The retail page explicitly lists HDMI output and micro-USB for power only. The developer card supplies HDMI 2.1 and separately claims optional Amazon Ethernet support. No USB transfer speed or storage route is inferred.

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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Thread border router

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

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Smart home platforms

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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.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote (PA38CA)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The retail page names the supplied Alexa Voice Remote. The exact Select U.S. safety guide identifies PA38CA. No optional Pro or later replacement remote is inherited.

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, Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The included Alexa Voice Remote table explicitly states Bluetooth. The IR device-control table separately confirms infrared for compatible TVs, soundbars and AVRs. No radio version is inherited from the stick.

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Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists a remote microphone.

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.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Alexa and Alexa+ use the remote microphone button. Current Alexa+ requires a U.S. Amazon account and U.S. English. A focused experience is included. Full cross-device access requires Prime or an Alexa+ Standard subscription. Service and software requirements apply.

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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, Volume2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The page explicitly names power and volume for compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and AV receivers. Some functions may be unavailable on particular equipment.

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

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Remote backlight

No5Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-select-streaming-stick-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact review Design section says backlit buttons are missing from the supplied remote. This is the standard PA38CA reference, separate from optional Alexa Voice Remote Pro. No undocumented hardware variation is applied.

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

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list 2 AAA batteries for the remote.

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

Remote charging port

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Software

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

Vega OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact device card gives Vega OS 1.1 as of access. The original launch version is unproved, so launch_os_version is omitted. Fire OS and Android facts from other cards are excluded.

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

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App store

Amazon Appstore6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/6644637.pRead 8 October 2026The exact listing disclaimer and maker-supplied infographic explicitly name Amazon Appstore. This does not establish that every service runs natively rather than through a cloud-hosted application.

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.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card states Miracast support and links Fire tablet display-mirroring instructions. Host and firmware compatibility apply. Local-file containers and attached storage remain separate.

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+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Current Alexa and Alexa+ support is stated. Alexa+ requires a U.S. account and U.S. English. Full cross-device access requires the stated membership or subscription. Remote press-to-talk and linked Echo hands-free control are separate routes.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card allows hands-free control only through a linked compatible Echo device. The external Echo, account linking and supported Alexa commands are required. The supplied remote remains press-to-talk.

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, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact voice-support row names the free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS maps to other. This is the host app platform, not an Android OS on the stick.

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, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact model table names VoiceView, screen magnifier, Text Banner, closed captions and Audio Description. Captions and descriptions are not available for every content item. The HD launch announced Adaptive Display for later release. It is omitted without current exact-model proof.

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Gaming

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

Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The current exact maker listing names Luna and Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming. Compatible controller, application, network, supported market and subscriptions are required. Tom's Guide could not make Game Pass work in December 2025. The current maker service claim takes precedence. It does not promise compatibility with every firmware or application version. The original launch said services would arrive later.

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

Compatible Bluetooth game controllers2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list compatible Bluetooth game controllers.

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Power supply

USB2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The USB device uses the supplied USB cable and AC adapter, as the exact safety guide requires. HD 2026 Direct Power is not inherited.

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, 1 A3Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact device electrical rating is 5.25 V DC, 1 A. This is separate from included-adapter wattage and power 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.

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

42g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The maker publishes device-only weight of 42 g. Remote, cable, adapter and box are excluded. The adjacent Size row literally gives 3.9 x 1.2 x 0.6 inches (99 x 30 x 14 mm). Axes and fixed-plug scope are unlabeled, so dimensions_mm is omitted.

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.

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 153Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact U.S. guide states FCC Part 15 compliance. No FCC ID is published in the readable guide.

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In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick 4K Select, Alexa Voice Remote, Power cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Power adapter, HDMI extender cable2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list the box contents.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact box row explicitly includes an HDMI extender cable. It is separate from the fixed HDMI 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/B0C6W3D4RM2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Exact U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details tables. Sibling comparison values are excluded.

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.html1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025) device card only. Other cards on this multi-model page are excluded.

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

digprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktW3Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact maker safety and operating guide was fully read. The separate U.S. English Select quick-start PDF linked from the maker directory returned 403. It was not bypassed. No facts are claimed from the unread PDF.

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

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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.