Streaming devices / Compare

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020) vs Roku Streaming Stick (2025)

A

Product A: Amazon

Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

68 of 97 known

Change Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Compare the Roku Streaming Stick (2025) with

Search streaming devices

B

Product B: Roku

Streaming Stick (2025)

47 of 97 known

Change Roku Streaming Stick (2025)

Compare the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020) with

Search streaming devices

All 97 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

AAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

BRoku Streaming Stick (2025)

General

5 of 8 differ

Series

Fire TV Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026The maker page names the device Fire TV Stick Lite and says it is not the successor to any other Fire TV Stick but a new generational line. It stays in the Fire TV Stick family.

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20262025 HD family, separate from Streaming Stick Plus 3830, Streaming Stick 4K 3820/3821 and earlier similarly named sticks.

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

S3L46N6Press articleaftvnews.comRead 13 October 2026AFTVnews article of September 30, 2020 says the Fire TV Stick Lite uses model number S3L46N, the same as the 3rd-gen Fire TV Stick. The build identifier is AFTSS. The Amazon safety page for S3L46N confirms the model name.

3840R2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original US Roku Retail Item Setup Sheet dated April 23, 2025 explicitly SKU 3840R. Current maker page retains 3840R. Developer 3840X is a model-family/API identifier, not substituted for the sold retail SKU. Other retailer and region suffixes excluded.

GTIN / EAN

Not available

8296100084172Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original 3840R UPC. UCC10829610008414 is the master-carton code and excluded from consumer product identifiers.

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

24 September 20205Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026AFTVnews article dated September 24, 2020 announces the Fire TV Stick Lite.

23 April 20253Maker product pageroku.com/blog/es-co/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original maker announcement, with pre-orders beginning that day. US sale begins May 6. Announcement and retail availability are separate.

Status

Discontinued2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing reads Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. It also says there is a newer model. The maker developer page calls the Fire TV Stick HD the successor to the Lite.

Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Current exact US HD 3840R product page offers Add to cart. No worldwide stock claim.

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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

$29.995Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite $29.99 in the US, the lowest price of any Fire TV model at that time. Tom's Guide and TechRadar confirm $29.99. US price excludes sales tax.

$29.992Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original April 23, 2025 US MSRP, also stated by maker announcement. Current 39.99 list price and 19.99 promotion are not launch prices.

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.

€29.995Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026The AFTVnews price list gives 29,99 EUR for France, Spain and Italy. The same list gives 29,23 EUR for Germany and Austria. The stored value is the France, Spain and Italy price including VAT. Later sale prices are excluded.

Not available

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

US, GB, DE, CA, IN, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, SE, MX, BR, AU, CO, PE, NZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Marketplaces available: amazon.com, .co.uk, .de, .ca, .in, .fr, .it, .es, .nl, .pl, .se, .com.mx, .com.br, .com.au, Colombia, Peru and New Zealand. Current marketplace list, not only the 2020 launch list.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/fire-tv-stick-liteRead 13 October 2026Review describes a small, slim, black rectangle. The maker listing names no color. Sold in one color.

Black1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied body is black with a purple printed Roku logo, distinct from the Plus embossed dark logo. Supplied remote shortcut buttons can vary.

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 13 October 2026Exact table Form factor: Stick.

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026

Video output

7 of 11 differ

Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Output resolution supported: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. TechRadar states Full HD 1920 x 1080. The Lite is not a 4K device.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact HD 3840R output up to 1080p. Developer Lakeport 3840X separately reports 720p maximum UI and 1080p playback, so UI resolution is not stored as the video-output maximum. Exact developer HDR Support is No. No HDR format list is inferred from generic shop Dolby Vision/HDR disclaimers.

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/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma conditions are not stated.

Not available

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 Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

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

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Only the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate are stored.

BRoku Streaming Stick (2025)

Not available

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDR: HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision is listed.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

2.08Reviewtechradar.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-liteRead 13 October 2026Review: the stick plugs into a TV via HDMI 2.0 and measures 86 x 30 x 13 mm. The maker does not publish an HDMI version for the Lite.

Not available

HDCP version

2.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026HDCP 2.2 appears in the DRM list of the exact table.

Not available

HDMI-CEC

Not available

Yes6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2858076/roku-streaming-stick-2025-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 HD review explicitly HDMI-CEC input switching. TV must support and enable CEC. This does not make the stick an IR receiver or establish every optional HDMI feature.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact maker TV-compatibility row explicitly up-scaling from 720p. No AI mode, frame-rate maximum, chroma or bit-depth claim inferred.

Video decoding

3 of 4 differ

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-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Video codecs: H.265, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. These are decoder capabilities, not a promise for every local-file player.

H.2647Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Published Roku AVC streaming support, with HEVC explicitly restricted to 4K-capable devices. Exact hardware table identifies this Lakeport family as 1080p HD. Device-specific profile/level/frame-rate limits, HEVC, AV1 and other-chip capabilities remain unproved and omitted.

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

AAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 (HEVC)	Main 10	4.1	1080	60	10
H.264	High	4	1080	60	Not available
H.263	0	70	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Video codecs. H.265 Main 10 Level 4.1 at 1080p 60 fps and 20 Mbps with 8-bit and 10-bit input. H.264 High Profile up to Level 4 at 1080p 60 fps. H.263 Profile 0 Level 70 at 1080p 30 fps. VP8 Baseline at 1080p 30 fps. VP9 Profile 2 at 1080p 60 fps up to 20 Mbps. MPEG-2 at 1080p 60 fps. MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple Level 5 at 1080p 30 fps. The source gives only 1080p, so no width is stored. Bit depth is stored only for H.265.

BRoku Streaming Stick (2025)

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

PlayReady 3.0, Widevine L1 and L31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table DRM: PlayReady 3.0 and Widevine L1/L3. The table also lists HDCP 2.2 under DRM. Secure media path support applies to video only.

Not available

Audio

6 of 8 differ

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

AAC-LC, HE-AAC v1 (AAC+), HE-AAC v2 (enhanced AAC+), FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs: AAC-LC, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB and Opus. Dolby and DTS are passthrough only and are in the passthrough field. AFTVnews states the Lite has no onboard Dolby decoding.

Digital stereo over HDMI, AAC-LC, HE-AACv2, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20267Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Roku developer specification explicitly AAC decode on all devices, and AC3/EAC3 passthrough to a receiving device. Exact 3840R maker page independently states digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround passthrough and Dolby-encoded passthrough. Compressed formats require a compatible receiver and app/stream. This does not imply built-in Dolby multichannel decode, TrueHD, DTS-HD or Atmos preservation. Dolby Atmos scalar remains unconfirmed: TechRadar calls the HD model Atmos-capable but does not publish a tested format/app, and its introduction also misnames Plus.

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

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs: HDMI audio passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos and DTS. The maker's shop page names only Dolby-encoded audio (AC-3 and E-AC-3). Compatible audio equipment is required.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20267Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Developer explicitly passthrough for DTS and AC3/EAC3, consistent with exact maker 3840R HDMI audio row. No Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/DTS:X or lossless passthrough asserted. Receiving TV/AVR and app/stream must support the format.

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 13 October 2026Exact table says Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment. The maker support page says HDMI pass-through for Dolby Atmos. Passthrough only. Tom's Guide and TechRadar said at launch that the Lite does not support Dolby Atmos. The maker documents win.

Not available

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.

7.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: up to 192kHz, 7.1, 32-bit float. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact digital stereo HDMI output. Compressed Dolby/DTS surround passthrough remains separately described, with no inferred decoded channel maximum.

Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

192kHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: up to 192kHz. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

Not available

Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

32bits1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: 32-bit float. Stored as 32 bits. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

Not available

Bluetooth audio output

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Bluetooth: pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Accessibility row names compatible Bluetooth headphones. No codec is stated.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20268Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact official compatibility list explicitly Roku Streaming Stick 3840, with direct Bluetooth headphone output. Current 3840R maker page gives Wireless Headphones menu steps. Support updated August 5, 2026. Minimum Roku OS version and feature rollout date are unstated. Headphone Bluetooth 4.2-or-later requirement is a headphone requirement, not this device Bluetooth version. Mobile-app headphone listening and the older 4K stick are separate. No fabricated explanation for earlier omission.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

Not available

Not available

Processor and memory

10 of 11 differ

System on chip

MediaTek MT8695D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Processor (SoC): MT8695D. The maker lists no vendor name. MediaTek is named by AndroidPCtv.9Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review names the vendor: MediaTek MT8695D quad core SoC.

Not available

CPU

ARM Cortex-A539Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review: MediaTek MT8695D quad core SoC with Cortex-A53 cores capable of reaching 1.7 GHz.

ARM Cortex-A559Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Current exact Lakeport 3840X model-family row. No SoC name, CPU core count or clock imported from 3830/3820 or generic Cortex-A55 limits.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026CPU: Quad Core 1.7GHz.

Not available

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 13 October 2026CPU: Quad Core 1.7GHz for this exact table.

Not available

GPU

IMG GE83001Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026GPU: IMG GE8300. AndroidPCtv calls it a PowerVR GE8300 MP4.

Not available

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 13 October 2026Memory (RAM): 1GB, DDR4.

512MB9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact developer Lakeport 3840X row publishes 512 MB. Stored 0.512 GB uses SI-labelled MB-to-GB normalization. No binary physical byte capacity or RAM type inferred from the published label. Plus 3830 has 1 GB and is not substituted.

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Memory (RAM): 1GB, DDR4.

Not available

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 13 October 2026Storage: 8 GB marketed built-in capacity. The maker support page says 4.5 GB is available to the user.

Not available

Storage type

eMMC9Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review: 1 GB of DDR4 RAM and 8 GB of eMMC storage. No eMMC version is stated.

Not available

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.

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table Storage Space: 8 GB (4.5 GB available), 1 GB memory, No external storage. Compatible USB devices: not available. AFTVnews says external storage works through an OTG cable. The maker support page wins.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

4 of 7 differ

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi 42Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact 3840R 802.11b/g/n dual-band specification, corroborated by PCWorld own review. No 802.11ac, long-range external Wi-Fi cable or Plus hardware imported.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Wifi row names 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 13 October 2026Wifi row: 2x2 MIMO.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Yes5Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026The article lists Ethernet as an optional external adapter. The maker developer table lists Ethernet 10/100 Mbps without a built-in port. The micro-USB port is power only on the stick itself.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current US support explicitly lists 3840X, with USB-C third-party Ethernet adapters restricted to 10/100 Mbps and AX8877X or SMSC95XX chipset. Gigabit adapters are expressly unsupported by this guide. It names no tested stick-specific adapter model. PCWorld tested two unspecified USB-C Ethernet hubs unsuccessfully, so this is maker-qualified compatibility, not universal hub support or a reviewer-success claim. Required power arrangement must suit the adapter/stick.

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 13 October 2026Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0. This is the device, not the remote.

Not available

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 Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input, power only

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Ports: HDMI output, micro-USB for power only. The quick start guide shows one fixed HDMI plug and one micro-USB socket. The HDMI version comes from TechRadar. Optional adapter connectors are excluded.

BRoku Streaming Stick (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	5 V power input and compatible optional USB Ethernet-adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Only two device connectors in original sheet/manual. Current exact 3840X Ethernet support adds qualified adapter use to the USB-C power role. No USB audio, local-media playback, app storage or USB data-rate maximum implied. Remote connectors and optional adapters excluded.

Smart home

1 of 3 differ

Thread border router

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Smart home platforms

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing: Control your smart home, ask Alexa to dim the lights and view live camera feeds. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current 3840R maker compatibility. This is integration with named platforms, not a Thread border router or Matter controller claim. Google Assistant and Alexa require external enabled devices. HomeKit accessory/control integration is not an ability to commission other HomeKit devices.

Remote control

5 of 9 differ

Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote Lite2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026The listing today names Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen) in the box and says it has no TV controls. The original 2020 box held the first Alexa Voice Remote Lite. TelecomTalk says the later remote has the same size. The stored name is the original.

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Original supplied press-to-talk remote with two AAA cells, not Voice Remote Pro. Separate replacement RCA1R catalog dimensions/78 g mass are not assumed to identify the supplied unit's exact commercial or regulatory code.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Bluetooth2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Remote Technology: Bluetooth, for the current 2nd Gen remote. The Lite remote has no IR TV controls.

Not available

Remote microphone

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 1 diagram labels MICROPHONE and Alexa voice button on the remote.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied remote voice button and microphone for press-and-hold Roku Voice. No always-listening factory-remote claim.

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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support: yes, with the included Alexa Voice Remote Lite or the free Fire TV app.

Roku Voice1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied remote supports push-to-talk Roku Voice. Linked Alexa/Google/Siri routes are not assistants implemented inside this remote. Voice availability and app command support vary by market/language.

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

Not available

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact original supplied controls work with most compatible TVs. PCWorld notes infrared TV control does not directly control soundbars/AVRs. HDMI-CEC can control compatible systems. No dedicated TV-input button inferred.

Remote finder

Not available

Not available

Remote backlight

Not available

Not available

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

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Remote Batteries: 2 AAA (included).

Two pre-installed AAA alkaline batteries, 1.5 V each2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact retail sheet identifies AAA alkaline 1.5 V cells, and current maker box explicitly two pre-installed AAA batteries. No rechargeable battery or charging connector.

Remote charging port

Not available

Not available

Software

7 of 8 differ

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

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table OS version: Fire OS 7.

Roku OS11Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-streaming-stick-4k4kplusRead 8 October 2026Exact family support page names Roku OS and automatic software updates. Original launch OS version and current minimum for direct Bluetooth Headphone Mode remain not found.

Operating system at launch

Fire OS 7 (Android 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table: Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9).

Not available

App store

Amazon Appstore4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table: works with compatible apps and games available in the Amazon Appstore.

Roku Streaming Store12Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/general-setup-instructions-for-any-modelRead 8 October 2026Maker setup article names the Roku Channel Store for streaming channels, games and other apps. The current footer labels the same storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here. No Android/Google Play store implied.

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 13 October 2026Miracast display mirroring with a Fire tablet: Supported. Tom's Guide says the Lite has no screen mirroring. The maker table wins. No Google Cast or AirPlay is inferred.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current 3840R maker explicitly Apple AirPlay. Separate Roku support article explains Apple screen mirroring/streaming, but its older model-version table omits 3840, so no unsupported minimum firmware or AirPlay protocol-version number is assigned. App-specific YouTube/Netflix casting is not Google Cast. Miracast transport remains unproved in the exact read 3840 sources.

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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support names Alexa. The listing also describes smart-home control with Alexa.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice through supplied press-to-talk remote/app. Alexa/Google Assistant through required external enabled devices. Siri through Apple HomeKit/AirPlay integration, not a built-in assistant. Current support restricts Siri remote commands to an AirPlay session. Roku player power control requires TV CEC. Roku-TV-only volume/input commands are not generalized to this stick.14Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/screen-mirror-your-apple-device-with-airplayRead 8 October 2026Current support describes external Siri via HomeKit and within AirPlay sessions. 3840 applicability comes from its exact current maker compatibility page. The old model OS-version table is not used to invent a 3840 minimum.

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

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Via a linked external Alexa-enabled device, such as Echo, using Roku skill and accounts. Current-generation players supported in US, with generic Roku OS 9.1 or later requirement. Can search, pause/rewind and launch supported apps. Netflix and some app commands excluded. This is not hands-free activation on the bundled press-to-talk remote or proof of built-in microphones.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support: the free Fire TV app is available for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because the schema has no Fire OS option.

Android, iOS11Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-streaming-stick-4k4kplusRead 8 October 2026Exact family support describes free Roku mobile app for iOS and Android, with remote/voice/headphone features. Headphone playback through mobile phone is separate from current direct Bluetooth output.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Accessibility features row lists VoiceView screen reader, screen magnifier, Text Banner, closed captioning and Audio Description. Captions and audio descriptions are not available for all content.

Not available

Gaming

2 of 2 differ

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

Amazon Luna2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing Games on Fire TV: play games with Amazon Luna or download games from the Appstore. Software, account and region requirements apply.

Not available

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

Bluetooth game controllers4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table Compatible Bluetooth devices: Bluetooth game controllers. Only the generic class is named.

Not available

Power

1 of 5 differ

Power supply

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Step 1 connects the USB cable to the stick micro-USB socket and to the power adapter, then to a wall outlet.

USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual 2025 HD QSG shows supplied USB-C-to-A cable to TV USB or separate optional wall power. Wall adapter explicitly not included. Use sufficient power from TV/adapter. TV power state can force cold boot.

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

Not available

5 V DC, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Device input rating, not a measured draw or supplied adapter wattage. Maker separately claims approximately 2.2 W typical streaming. That typical claim is not stored as maximum or a measured-power result because the current schema has no typical-power scalar. No mains adapter supplied.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

Not available

Not available

Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

Not available

Not available

Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

Not available

Not available

Measured

None of 4 known

Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Dimensions and weight

4 of 4 differ

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.

Width30Height13Depth86mm(1.2 × 0.5 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Size: 3.4 x 1.2 x 0.5 in (86 x 30 x 13 mm). Amazon does not label the axes or say whether the HDMI plug is included. Tom's Guide labels the housing 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.5 in. Stored as housing length 86 mm as depth, 30 mm width and 13 mm height. The fixed plug is not counted.

Width21Height11.5Depth94mm(0.8 × 0.5 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original precise labeled out-of-box player dimensions: Width 21, Height 11.5, Depth 94 mm. Current maker gives rounded 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 in tuple. No unexplained hardware-revision cause asserted. Device only. Fixed HDMI-plug inclusion is not separately qualified by maker. Remote, cable, retail box and carton excluded.

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

32g(1.1 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Weight: 1.1 oz (32.0 g). Device only.

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Current exact 3840R device-only maker weight 26.0 g. Original April 23 retail sheet claims 23 g for the same device. Current same-scope maker claim retained, with discrepancy explicit and no fabricated revision/accessory explanation. Not a review measurement.

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

Width38Height142Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.6 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen) Size 38 x 142 x 16 mm. TelecomTalk says the later remote is the same size as the one in the original Lite bundle. Width across buttons 38 mm, length 142 mm, thickness 16 mm.

Width42Height140Depth20mm(1.7 × 5.5 × 0.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original supplied remote Width 42 mm, Length 140 mm, Height 20 mm. Mapped to field convention: height is length along buttons, depth is thickness. Separate replacement remote catalog not used.

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

43.4g(1.5 oz)10Press articletelecomtalk.info/amazon-debuts-fire-tv-stick-lite-with/525843Read 13 October 2026Article says the remote in the original Fire TV Stick Lite bundle weighed 43.4 g. The later Lite remote weighs 42.5 g without batteries. The maker listing gives 44 g for the 2nd Gen remote, so the three figures differ by remote generation. Stored value is the original remote without batteries.

52g(1.8 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact supplied remote out-of-box weight 52 g. Whether the two AAA cells are included in that mass is unstated. No battery subtraction or newer replacement-remote 78 g transfer.

Certifications

0 of 1 differ

FCC ID

2AUQI-74366Press articleaftvnews.comRead 13 October 2026Same article gives FCC ID 2AUQI-7436, shared with the 3rd-gen Fire TV Stick. fcc.gov blocked access, so the FCC record itself was not opened.

Not available

Other certifications

Not available

Not available

In the box

2 of 2 differ

In the box

Fire TV Stick Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Lite, USB cable for power, Power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Stick Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen), power cable and power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide. The original 2020 box had the first Alexa Voice Remote Lite. The USB cable is micro-USB at the stick end.

Roku Streaming Stick (3840R), Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, Two pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current US package, corroborated by original sheet and visually read QSG. No wall power adapter, HDMI extender, separate HDMI cable or upgraded Voice Remote Pro. Free requested HDMI extender is separate from the box.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender with male and female HDMI ends. It is not a normal male-to-male TV cable and not the fixed stick plug. It follows the other Fire TV Stick products in this catalog.

No4Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fixed device HDMI plug only. QSG says free extender may be requested if needed, and optional wall adapter is not included. Neither is a supplied standalone HDMI cable.

Links

Not compared

Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B091G4YP572Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Current US Amazon listing, titled Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite HD streaming device.

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026

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 13 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick Lite - 1st Gen (2020). The Fire TV Stick HD (2024) table on the same page is a separate device and is not used.

pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete four-page maker 3840R retail setup specification sheet publicly hosted by Lowe's. Retail/master-carton packaging and battery dimensions are not device dimensions.

Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Official US Quick Start Guide linked from the maker listing. Image-only PDF, one page rendered and read. It shows the Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen).

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdf4Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original current maker-linked 2025 HD Quick Start Guide, three image-only pages visually read. Support link labels 3840X/3840S2 family. The Plus and 4K guides are different documents.

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.

Not available

Not available

Warranty

1 of 1 differ

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.

Not available

1year5Maker product pagedocs.roku.com/published/deviceplayerwarranty/en/usRead 8 October 2026Official current US Roku Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser, read in normal Chrome after official support/playerwarranty redirect. One year for new durable player hardware purchased and delivered to an end user in US through Roku or authorized sellers. UK two-year terms not transferred.

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