Question 1

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

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 Amazon Fire TV Stick (Standard) scored 8.3/10 in our Best Streaming Sticks and Devices 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) scores 9.2/10 while the Amazon Fire TV Stick (Standard) scores 8.3/10. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Streaming Sticks and Devices 2026 category.

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