Should I buy an Amazon Fire TV on Prime Day?

You might be considering whether this is the ideal moment to purchase a new TV at a significant discount given that Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner and offers are constantly being released. A word of advice before you become engrossed in Prime Day fever: Although Amazon may be working on some fantastic bargains, those will only apply to products bearing the Amazon Fire TV brand. Although there are some fantastic Prime Day deals on other TV models as well, the Fire TV lineup offers the most financial savings. So that begs the question: How excellent is Amazon Fire TVs?

The most important fact about Amazon's televisions is that they come in two lines, Omni and 4-Series, both of which have 4K resolution. These are relative newcomers to the TV scene having debuted in late 2021:

• Omni: available in 43, 50, 55, 65, 75-inch screen sizes
• 4-Series: available in 43, 50, and 55-inch screen sizes

You should also be aware that Amazon's Fire TVs lack high-end features like Quantum Dots, full-array local dimming LED backlights, support for Dolby Vision high dynamic range (in models smaller than 65 inches), and the 120Hz refresh rate found in the best TVs for gaming because they are made for budget-conscious viewers. An inferior direct-lit LED backlight is used in its place, and HDR capability is often limited to HDR10. The 43-inch 4-series model is presently offered for $199 in a wonderful early Prime Day deal (opens in new tab) thanks to Amazon being able to bypass those features and sell its TVs for a startlingly cheap price (Prime members only).

The main distinction between the Omni and 4-Series is Omni's integrated far-field microphone array, which enables hands-free Alexa voice control of the TV. Although the remote for both series has a built-in microphone and voice control, only spoken commands may be used to operate the Omni series. (If you'd like, you can turn the microphone off.) The Omni and 4-Series employ Amazon's Fire TV smart interface since they are Fire TVs. A new Home Dashboard function that enables remote control of smart home appliances was added in late 2021 to this. Additionally, Fire TVs can wirelessly link to Amazon's Echo speakers, providing you the option to quickly and affordably enhance their audio quality.

The Fire TV interface is used by sets sold by Hisense, Toshiba, Insignia, and Pioneer in addition to Amazon devices. Keep your eyes on the prize since some of these will be offered on Prime Day at substantial discounts much like the Amazon-branded sets. One variant, the Hisense 50U6HF, features local dimming and Dolby Vision and is a more advanced QLED model. It is presently on sale for $399, which is a 25% savings.

Although the Amazon set received four stars for its vivid, colorful graphics and superb overall value, it also had subpar audio performance and some screen uniformity concerns, which are common with direct-lit LED models. A still-affordable model from a low-cost manufacturer like TCL, Vizio, or Hisense that provides a better balance of features and performance can be found by investing a little more money. (It most certainly won't have integrated voice control like that of Alexa or Google Assistant, though.)

However, the Omni and 4-series appear to be reasonable choices if all you're looking for is a 4K TV with strong baseline picture quality and a capable smart TV interface for streaming. To get started, simply pair them with Amazon Echo speakers, another Prime Day offer (opens in a new tab).

Do Amazon Prime members get fire TV?

The Fire TV Stick has access to Prime Video because it is an Amazon product. Without a Prime membership, you can still purchase and rent movies and TV series on the Fire TV Stick through Prime Video, but you won't have access to the free content.

Do Amazon Prime members get fire TV?

The Fire TV Stick has access to Prime Video because it is an Amazon product. Without a Prime membership, you can still purchase and rent movies and TV series on the Fire TV Stick through Prime Video, but you won't have access to the free content.

Is the Amazon Fire TV worth it?

The Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) is a good alternative if you're seeking for a capable and reasonably priced streaming device even in 2021. Even while this HD streamer lacks the 4K functionality of its more recent brothers, it has a respectable user interface and some significant upgrades over its earlier 2019 model.

Is Prime FREE WITH FIRE TV?

The stick will make it simple for you to stream Amazon Instant Video on your TV if you have Amazon Prime and free access to it (you can get a FREE 30-day trial of Amazon Prime here).