Fire TV Cube 3rd generation or the latest generation is a powerful Android TV box with 4K streaming with HDR support with many I/O ports. Has a USB A 2.0 port, HDMI In, HDMI Out, Ethernet, IR extender, etc. Only Fire TV box or stick to support hands-free Alexa. This device is twice as powerful as the powerful TV stick from Amazon which is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. You can use this TV box to connect other devices like a webcam, game console, cable box, etc. via the HDMI input port.
Specifications
Come with 16GB of internal storage which is fairly okay for this kind of TV box. You can extend storage space by using an external flash drive or SSD drive easily. 2 GB RAM and 800MHz GPU combined with quad-core processing clocks at 2.2GHz which is double the processing power of Fire TV stick 4K Max.
In order to provide a better and smooth 4K streaming experience this device supports both ethernet connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E. If you plan to play games on this device you can connect the Bluetooth gaming controller to other devices over Bluetooth 5.0 + LE for better performance.
| Processor: | Octa-core 4x 2.2GHz 4x 2.0GHz |
| GPU: | 800MHz |
| Storage: | 16 GB internal |
| Memory: | 2 GB internal |
| Wifi: | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth: | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Resolution: | 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps |
Design
Instead of providing a traditional slim and flat box like most TV boxes, the Fire TV cube has a modern design shaped like a cube. The height of this device is 2.99 inches which is normally much taller than its competitors. This is not a lightweight box at all. It weighs around 513g which is triple the weight of a modern-day smartphone. Has a nice LED indicator for Alexa Voice and for the status of the Fire TV. The top of the TV box has nice flush controls. Has a cloth covering to provide a better and modern design to your living room.
| Size: | 3.38” x 3.38” x 2.99” (86 mm x 86 mm x 77 mm) |
| Weight: | 513g (1.13 lbs) |
What’s in the Box
You will get all the required items to set up your Fire TV with the existing TV except the HDMI cable. Therefore, make sure to buy a HDMI cable with this device. AAA batteries are included for the TV remote alone side with the power adapter for the Fire TV cube. Please note newer products do not come with an IR extender. You will get the empty box where it previously had the IR extender.
Available Ports: Seamless Connectivity Options
The older generation has only one HDMI port compared to the newer model. 3rd generation or latest model has one HDMI out port and one HDMI in port. One USB A 2.0 port, etc. You can use an IR extender in case the TV is far away to pick signal from the TV remote. You can either use a powerful Wi-Fi 6E or an Ethernet port for the internet.
Voice Control: Hands-Free Entertainment
Amazon Fire TV sticks require a TV remote to activate Alexa voice control. You can directly talk to the Alexa voice control with the Fire TV cube. It has speakers all around the device instead of having one speaker at the bottom of the device like the older generation. Better voice recognition with built-in multiple microphones.
Streaming and App Support
The Fire TV operating system of this device is based on Android. Therefore, you can install any Android app or game on this device without any issues. Amazon has its own app store to install and manage apps on your Fire TV. Therefore, does not provide access to Google Play Store apps and games. You can sideload apk files using a third-party app store or using a web browser easily. Support all third-party TV app stores for Movies and TV shows like Applinked, FileSynced, Unlinked, and Aptoide TV.
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