Question 1

Which is better, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) scores higher overall at 9.2/10. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) scored 9.2/10 and the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scored 8.9/10 in our Best Streaming Devices 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) worth it over the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) scores 9.2/10 while the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 8.9/10. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Streaming Devices 2026 category.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen): Which to Buy?