Amazon's Fire TV Sticks are a fantastically popular way to revitalise an
older smart TV and with the 4K model just AU$59 ahead of Prime Day, I can
see why

Date:
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:21:59 +0000

Description:
The mega-retailer has discounted its Fire TV streaming sticks ahead of Prime Day next week, with the 4K Plus model as the standout deal for any 4K TV owner.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The vast majority of the best TVs use a dedicated OS, complete with access to the full gamut of video streaming apps. However, if you've found yourself struggling with your TV's native interface be that due to its age, or because it's from a niche/no-frills TV brand and doesn't have the fastest processor then a dedicated streaming device can often breathe new life into an old TV.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick range is a perfect example. They couldnt be simpler to install just plug one into an HDMI port on your TV or use. They can
speed up navigating through menus by using dedicated processors that often outperform the built-in chips found in cheaper TVs theyre literally built
for one task while also adding more functionality.

Ive broken down the benefits of using a dedicated streaming device compared
to sticking with your TVs own operating system . Faster navigation: Budget TV manufacturers often prioritise the display technology and tend to skimp on
the processor to save on manufacturing costs. In these cases, a dedicated streaming stick with a more powerful chipset allows them to better handle
both menu transitions and running apps. Longer lifespan - TV manufacturers eventually stop updating the built-in OS as your TV gets older, so a newer streaming device is a great way to bypass the OS altogether. The newest devices from Amazon and Apple also support Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, which both can deliver speeds of up to 9.6Gbps, whereas most TVs over 2 years old only support the slower Wi-Fi 5 (3.5Gbps) standard. Smart home integration - While some of the bigger TV brands have built-in smart home support, Amazon, Google and Apples dedicated streamers are all designed to serve as central hubs for their respective smart home ecosystems (Alexa, Google Home and Apple
HomeKit). That means if you have other smart home devices, you can control them all from the comfort of your sofa. Of course, Apple and Google 's latest dedicated streamers cost around AU$400 and AU$160 respectively, so they're
not exactly cheap which is where Amazon's Fire TV Sticks come in as a better option, with RRPs starting as low as $79.

Whats more, this pre-Prime Day deal on Amazons Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (the middle option of the family) sees it hitting an all-time low price , making that value proposition even more apparent especially if you dont need all
the bells and whistles of the pricier Apple and Google offerings (and dont mind a bit of integrated advertising). Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: was
AU$99 now AU$59 at Amazon

This Plus model is a refreshed version of the Fire TV Stick 4K, with its new name differentiating it from the lower-specced Fire TV Stick 4K Select, which has less RAM, no Dolby Vision support and only Wi-Fi 5 connectivity. The Select also isnt discounted, making the Plus AU$5 cheaper than the latter
with this deal. Dont have a 4K TV? The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD runs on 1080p resolution and is also discounted to just AU$39 . View Deal Still not convinced? Heres how the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus compares with the Apple TV 4K and the Google TV Streamer: Swipe to scroll horizontally Row 0 - Cell 0

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

Apple TV 4K

Google TV Streamer

RRP

AU$99

AU$299

AU$159

Processor

MediaTek MT8696D (1.7GHz Quad-core)

Apple A15 Bionic (6-core CPU / 5-core GPU)

MediaTek MT8696 (2.0GHz Quad-core)

RAM

2 GB

4 GB

4GB

Storage

8 GB

64 GB (Wi-Fi) or 128 GB (Ethernet)

32 GB

Wireless Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 (Dual-band) + Bluetooth 5.2

Wi-Fi 6 (Dual-band) + Bluetooth 5.0

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.1

OS

Fire OS 8 (Android-based)

Apple tvOS

Google TV (Android 14)



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