The number of options can amaze you when shopping for a streaming dongle. You get options like Google Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Firesticks, and more. In my opinion, Amazon Firesticks is the better option.

There are several Firestick devices available, and it is not easy to find the correct one for you. You will get an idea about which Firestick device is the best for your needs by reading this article.

Alexa Integration, simple UI, a vast library of apps, and more features make Amazon Firesticks better than the competitors. It can also save you some money, and it will bring all your favorite content for you.

1) Best Firestick if you do not want to spend much

Amazon Fire Stick TV lite($19.99) is an entry-level streaming device, which will be the best option if you do not want to spend much money. It has a built-in HDMI port, and it is small in size. You can easily install it anywhere.

You will get thousands of channels and apps, but not in a 4K video quality. It has Wi-fi inbuilt, but you will need a separate adapter if you want to connect it to a wired internet connection.

You will get a maximum of 1080p video quality. It comes with a voice remote, but you can not turn off your TV or adjust the volume. 

Here are some of the key features:

• It has a 1.7GHz Quad-core Processor.,
• It gives you up to 8GB of storage,
• You can play videos in 1080p Full HD, HDR10+, HLG, etc.

2) Best Firestick if you want the fastest streams

If money is not a barrier for you, Fire TV Stick 4K($44.99) Max is the best option. It looks identical to Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite, but the features are different. 

Fire TV Stick 4K Max is faster and has more reliable Wi-fi connectivity. It also supports 4K UHD. Here are its key features

• Wi-fi 6 chipset, which provides the best internet stability(fast and reliable),
• Live view picture-in-picture(allows you to watch multiple screens simultaneously),
• 4K UHD, HDR 10+, HDR video qualities available,
• Dolby Vision and Atmos for the best audio experience,
• 8GB storage space.

There is one more advantage, and that is the loading speed of applications. All inbuilt and third-party apps load faster and run smoother on this Firestick. Apps can change the way you use a Firestick. You can use inbuilt or third-party apps for paid or free content.

You can use a VPN to unlock geo-content and free apps like Cinema APK and CatMouse to stream free content. You can find most of these applications on several blogs, but make sure not to blindly trust all of them so that you do not end up streaming copyrighted content.

However, you might only need to buy it if you have a Wi-fi 6 router. Also, it is one of the most expensive Fire Sticks available.

3) Best Amazon Fire device for a complete hands-free control

Fire TV Cube is the top-of-the-line Amazon device that offers you complete hands-free control. However, it costs $119.99. If you can spend this much money, you will get the best features that any other Amazon Fire device offers. Take a look at its features,

• You get a powerful 2.2 GHz Hexa-core processor,
• It gives you 16GB of storage,
• You get Dolby Atmos 7.1 and HDMI audio pass-through, and that up to 5.1,
• Video qualities like 4K, 1080p, HDR10+, HLG, support of Dolby Vision, etc.,
• Bluetooth 5.0, voice remote with all TV controls, built-in speaker and microphone, and an ethernet jack.

A Fire TV Cube gives you the functionality of Alexa or Echo devices with streaming capabilities and features of Fire TV devices. The built-in microphone and speaker make streaming easier. You can also place an order through your Amazon account by using its voice features. 

4) Best overall Fire TV device

If you are looking for a Fire TV device that offers almost everything and does not cost much, you might want to buy Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. It costs $34.99. As the name suggests, it supports 4K and HDR content. Here are some of the key features,

• A decent 1.7GHz Quad-core processor,
• Storage capacity of 8GB,
• It offers Dolby Atmos Support,
• Video Qualities like 4K UHD, HDR10+, HDR, HLG, and it supports Dolby Vision too,
• Voice remote with TV controls, 
• Bluetooth connectivity.

It is small in size and mostly stays out of sight. You can install several apps and download a lot of content because 8GB of storage is enough to store them. 

It has a simple yet elegant user interface. The remote is also easy to use, and the design makes it comfortable with inbuilt Alexa. You can perform all TV-related tasks with voice control features. 

It also has a similar disadvantage to Fire TV Stick Lite. You have to buy a separate adapter to use wired internet. 

Conclusion

Fire TV streaming devices are one of the best streaming devices. If you are planning to buy a Fire Stick device, you can choose from the options I mentioned. 

If you do not want to use Amazon streaming devices, you can use Roku or Chromecast.