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AmazonStreaming device
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen, 2023)
Released September 2023.2Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-2023-devices-event-live-blogRead 7 October 2026September 20, 2023 Fire TV 4K Max buying details says shipping to customers starts September 27. Approximate first release month September 2023. Tom's Guide September 27 review says available for purchase now. Japanese October date is later regional release. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Max output resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- HDR formats
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Operating system
- Fire OS
- Storage
- 16GB
77 of 97 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- HDMI 2.1
- Micro USB
General
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 20 September 20231Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Publication date September 20, 2023.
- Predecessor
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021)1Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage, doubling the previous generation's capacity.
- Successor
- Not available
- Markets
- US, GB, JP, ES, IT, FR, DE, AU, CA, MX, NZ12Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen 2023 16 GB Marketplaces available row names all listed markets. No regional hardware variants added.
- Colours
- Not available
Video output
- Max output resolution
- 3840 × 2160px6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact technical table Output resolution supported: 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. 4K Ultra HD output names standardized 3840 x 2160 raster. This does not borrow an 8K decoder result.
- Max output refresh rate
- 60Hz6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact technical table output up to 60 fps at 2160p, 1080p and 720p. HDR/bit depth/chroma combinations are not independently specified.
- Video output modes
Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) 2160 60 1080 60 720 60 - HDR formats
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table HDR: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision.
- Dolby Vision profiles
- 4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 10 (up to Level 9)5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Video codecs Dolby Vision row: Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 and 10. Profiles 5/8/10 up to Level 9 and Profile 9 up to Level 5. Playback route and app support can differ.
- Automatic frame rate matching
- Yes15Reviewandroidpctv.com/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Video Settings section explicitly states Auto refresh change only on Prime, KODI or PLEX. This is the reviewer's 2023 app scope, not a promise for every app or later firmware.
- Upscaling
- Not available
Video decoding
- Video codecs
- H.265 (HEVC), H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Video codecs. These are published device decoder capabilities, not all guaranteed in every local-file player.
- Video decode limits
Codec Profile Level Width (px) Height (px) Max frame rate (fps) Bit depth (bits) H.265 (HEVC) Main 10 5.1 3840 2160 60 10 H.264 High 10 5.2 3840 2160 60 10 H.263 0 70 Not available 1080 30 Not available VP8 Baseline Not available Not available 1080 30 Not available VP9 2 Not available Not available 2160 60 10 MPEG-2 Not available Not available Not available 1080 60 Not available MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple 5 Not available 1080 30 Not available AV1 Main 5.1 3840 2160 60 10 - DRM systems
- PlayReady 3.3, Widevine V16.3 L1 and L3, FairPlay V5.9.215Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table DRM row: PlayReady 3.3, WideVine V16.3 L1 & L3, Fairplay V5.9.21. Secure media path support applies to video only. DRM listing does not establish a service's 4K eligibility.
Audio
- Audio formats
- Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC), Dolby AC-4 (Atmos), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, MPEG-H, AAC LC, HE-AAC (AAC+), HE-AACv2, AAC ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs (input formats). Dolby MAT transcoding for streaming apps. AC3/EAC3/DDP+JOC/AC4 named. TrueHD/DTS/basic-profile DTS-HD/MPEG-H have passthrough roles. AAC family up to 8 channels, 8-48 kHz. FLAC 2 channels, 48 kHz, 16/24-bit with no dither at 24-bit. MP3 software stereo 48 kHz/16-bit. PCM/Wave decoder up to 192 kHz, 8 channels, 16/24-bit. Vorbis/Opus 8 channels 48 kHz. Decoder maxima are not assigned to output fields.
- Audio passthrough formats
- Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table explicitly labels Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile) and MPEG-H as passthrough. Compatible HDMI audio equipment and app/format support are required. Does not claim DTS-HD Master Audio full lossless passthrough.
- Audio channel configurations
- 2.0 stereo, 7.1 surround, Up to 5.1 HDMI passthrough6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table Audio Support: 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. The source does not label 7.1 as PCM. The exact developer table separately specifies supported TrueHD/DTS passthrough formats.
- Max audio sample rate
- Not available
- Max audio bit depth
- Not available
- Bluetooth audio codecs
- Not available
Processor and memory
- System on chip
- MediaTek MT8696T5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor (SoC): MediaTek MT8696T.
- Storage expansion methods
- Not available
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Wifi row explicitly names 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz and 6 GHz tri band.
- Built-in Ethernet speed
- Not available
- Optional Ethernet adapter support
- Yes5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. Optional USB adapter is not a built-in Ethernet port.
- Ports
Connector Count Version Role HDMI 1 2.1 Fixed video/audio output plug with ARC input support Micro USB 1 Not available Power input
Smart home
- Thread border router
- Not available
- Matter controller
- Not available
Remote control
- Remote model
- Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced (K7Q3MT)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact technical table and box list name Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced. Amazon safety page separately identifies Enhanced remote K7Q3MT. This is original supplied remote, excluding later Pro/Plus replacements.13Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TO44A9r3EwnII1eVE4Read 7 October 2026FCC section identifies Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced model K7Q3MT. Device model K3R6AT is distinct.
- Remote connection
- Bluetooth, Infrared6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced Technical details: Technology Bluetooth and infrared.
- Remote voice assistants
- Alexa6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Included remote Voice Support and press-and-ask Alexa. Later Alexa+ support is separately qualified under device voice assistants.
- Remote TV control
- Power, Volume, Mute, Channel6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced description: power, volume, mute and dedicated channel buttons for compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers. IR controls have device compatibility restrictions.
- Remote power
- 2 AAA batteries6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Enhanced remote Technical details: Batteries 2 AAA (included). Replaceable battery arrangement.
- Remote charging port
- Not available
Software
- Operating system
- Fire OS5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table OS version Fire OS 8.
- Operating system at launch
- Fire OS 8 (Android 11)5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original 2023 identity row states Fire OS 8 and Android Level 30 (Android 11). Later software version strings are not launch promises.15Reviewandroidpctv.com/fire-tv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original 2023 review System: Fire OS 8 based on Android 11, corroborates exact maker developer identity table.
- Mobile remote platforms
- Android, iOS, Other6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Voice Support explicitly lists free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because no Fire OS enum exists.
- Accessibility features
- VoiceView screen reader, Closed captions6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Accessibility technical row names VoiceView screen reader and closed captions. Caption availability depends on content.
Gaming
- Game services
- Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact current product page Next level gaming names Amazon Luna and Xbox Game Pass. US reference bundle. Software/account/service-region restrictions apply. Prime gives a limited Luna selection. Other Luna catalogs can require subscriptions. Later Xbox support is not a 2023 launch promise.9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Current Amazon Xbox guide explicitly names 2023 Max. Game Pass Ultimate and Microsoft account required for catalog, with Fortnite available without membership. Amazon exact current device page separately names Amazon Luna, with regional/service/account requirements. Later Xbox software support is not a launch promise.
- Game controller support
- Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller (Bluetooth), DualSense (Bluetooth), DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Amazon guide explicitly names compatible Bluetooth Xbox Wireless, Xbox Adaptive, DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers. Compatible controller and service required. Not inferred from generic Bluetooth version.
Power
- Rated power input
- 5.25 V DC, max 1.0 A4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TO44A9r3EwnII1eVE4Read 7 October 2026Product Specifications for Fire TV Stick 4K Max K3R6AT: Electrical Rating 5.25VDC, Max 1.0A. Device input, not adapter output or measured consumption.
- Included adapter output
- Not available
- Max power consumption (claimed)
- Not available
- Standby power (claimed)
- Not available
Measured
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- Video playback power (measured)
- Not available
- Idle power (measured)
- Not available
- Standby power (measured)
- Not available
- Boot time (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width30Height14Depth108mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.3 in)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table body 99 x 30 x 14 mm and including connector 108 x 30 x 14 mm. Guide page 1 shows long plug axis front-to-back, transverse width 30 mm and thickness 14 mm. Stored depth includes fixed HDMI plug. Excludes remote, cable and adapter.
- Weight
- 43.5g(1.5 oz)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Technical table device Weight 43.5 g. Device only, excluding remote, adapter and cables.
- Remote dimensions
- Width38Height157Depth17mm(1.5 × 6.2 × 0.7 in)6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Enhanced remote Technical details 38 x 157 x 17 mm. Width across buttons 38 mm, length along buttons 157 mm, thickness 17 mm.
Certifications
- Other certifications
- Carbon Trust product carbon footprint certification CERT-1354011Maker spec sheet (PDF)sustainability.aboutamazon.com/devices_fact_sheet_fire_tv_stick_4k_max.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen 2023 US sustainability fact sheet page 2 states product carbon footprint certified by Carbon Trust. Footnote page 8 names certification CERT-13540 and July 2023 LCA version. This is footprint certification, not hardware performance certification or assembly-site UL certification.
In the box
- In the box
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, Power cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide6Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9Read 7 October 2026Exact Technical details Included in the box. Quick-start page 1 visually corroborates stick, original Enhanced remote, adapter, power cable, HDMI extender and AAA pair.
Links
- Product page
- www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH91Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact original US Amazon listing, ASIN B0BP9SNVH9. Current marketing includes later software features and some stray 4K Select text. Exact Max technical tables are used.
- Spec sheet
- developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.html5Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 2nd Gen (2023) - 16 GB, not the default first device or sibling 8 GB model.
- Manual
- d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Stick/FireTVStick4KMax_Gen2_QSG_US.pdf7Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Stick/FireTVStick4KMax_Gen2_QSG_US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official US Gen2 Quick Start Guide linked from exact maker product page. Image-only PDF, both pages rendered and read.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Sources
We read 16 sources for this streaming device. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0BP9SNVH9
- Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tv
- Regulatory filingfccid.io/2A4DH-6387/Label/K3R6AT-FCC-IC-Label-Info-6594227.pdf
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)sustainability.aboutamazon.com/devices_fact_sheet_fire_tv_stick_4k_max.pdf
- Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900
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PredecessorAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021)