Thanks to its powerful internals, great interface and Alexa, the Fire TV Stick is a fantastic gadget for watching Prime Video, Netflix, and UK TV on demand. Now with extra buttons at the same price. Even if you own a smart TV, the Stick is still a good buy - especially if you don't have Alexa through another device. It isn't quite as convenient as using an Amazon Echo, but at this price, it's fantastic value.

The Fire TV is an excellent set-top box which is powerful and well designed. The voice search works well too, and Alexa is coming, which will make it far better. The interface is slick and easy to use, even if it can be confusing working out what you can watch on an Amazon Prime subscription. The Fire TV is one of the best video streamers, but it really makes sense if you pair it with a Prime Instant Video subscription and use Amazon's other services. 4K content at no extra cost is a huge bonus but don't forget that many 4K TVs already have the Prime Instant Video app. This means it's going to appeal to people who want 4K Prime Instant Video (or Netflix) but their TV doesn't have it. If that's you, just double-check your TV has an HDMI port which supports HDCP 2.2, otherwise you'll find 4K videos won't play.

More powerful and with a new remote control, this latest TV Stick is still a great-value way to make any TV smart.

HDR & Dolby Atmos; Remote with TV controls; Good selection of apps;

Not much cheaper than 4K Stick; Too much Amazon self-promotion;

We first reviewed Amazon's third-generation Fire TV Stick late last year. This year, it stealthily released a revised version, updating the remote while keeping the media streamer itself the same. It's still $39.99 and loaded with useful features like Amazon Alexa voice control; the main differences are a new remote with a few additional buttons, and a new Fire TV interface. The third-gen Fire TV Stick remains the best 1080p media streamer available, and an ideal way to add smart TV functionality to older TVs, earning it our Editors’ Choice award.Fire TV Stick Design and Hardware Physically, the third-generation Fire TV Stick is identical to the Fire TV Stick Lite and the Fire TV Stick 4K, which, in turn, were largely unchanged from previous Fire TV Sticks in design. It’s a simple 3.4-by-1.2-inch (HW) black plastic rectangle with an HDMI plug sticking out of one end. It’s completely unadorned, except for an embossed Amazon logo on the top and a micro USB port on the side. The micr...

Amazon's $40 third-generation Fire TV Stick is nearly identical to its predecessor, just a bit faster and equipped with a new remote, which is enough to preserve its status as the best media streamer for 1080p TVs.

Affordable; Faster processor than previous model; Includes remote with microphone, TV controls, and dedicated service buttons

1080p only; Home screen can occasionally stutter

Super speedy interface; Dolby Atmos support; Familiar compact design; Improved voice control;

Upgrades are decent but not Earth-shattering; No Now TV app;

Great price for 4K HDR; Solid app selection; Speedy performance; New power and volume buttons on remote;

No Now TV app; Not much 4K HDR content; Limited Alexa abilities for non-Amazon apps; Lame YouTube support;

Well priced, fast and highly capable, the Fire TV Lite is a no brainer if you want to buy into the Fire TV ecosystem and you only need Full HD.

Fast and responsive; Well priced; Often available on great deals.;

Remote lacks TV controls. Even the new interface is still cluttered.;

Super speedy interface; Dolby Atmos support; Familiar compact design; Improved voice control;

Upgrades are decent but not Earth-shattering; No Now TV app;

Great price for 4K HDR; Solid app selection; Speedy performance; New power and volume buttons on remote;

No Now TV app; Not much 4K HDR content; Limited Alexa abilities for non-Amazon apps; Lame YouTube support;