apparently the difference between Firestick and Firestick Lite is that regular Firestick has Dolby sound. Here's an article about the comparison
the difference between Firestick and Firestick Lite
The Lite has no volume control, which can be a minor annoyance. It means using a separate remote for that.
Is that really it though? Like they made a whole cheaper "Lite" version, and all they cut was some surround sound thing and a volume button? Crazy.
Can confirm lite version is great as long as the smaller remote isn't a deal breaker for you
Bear in mind that the 4k/4k max doesn't control the volume of the fire stick output. I've got a computer monitor with a soundbar without volume buttons, and I naively thought the 4k max would allow me to turn off/adjust volume of the fire stick. It doesn't. Hence for my usage 4k lite is good enough.
These always require a power cable correct? They never seem to depict that part, and instead imply they are a hdmi dongle like a Chromecast.
It can run from tv power but it's less reliable that way
No it can't.. not from the tv USB source. It needs to be from a wall socket.
It runs from tv on my tv (Sony 4k)
@silenthillrocks: Did you use the usb3 port or the usb2 port. For me the device works fine with initial setups. But when it rebooted it say not enough power. Btw I am using USB2 port.
Is that the 4k max or the lite?
@Muzeeb: I have a lite. I assume 4k max requires higher power (particularly when watching 4k videos)
@Muzeeb: 4k max runs fine on tv or monitor USB.
Chromecast with Google TV requires wall socket in comparison
@silenthillrocks: Sorry don't have a 4k screen to conduct testing (I know, it's almost 2022…)
Maybe that's a case where USB powering could fall short, good point.
Maybe someone else can confirm?
your tv probably only delivers 500mA
Needs a 2A USB port (for the 4k max)
Runs fine off my TV USB. The supplied USB transformer is only 9W so its not a big deal
Never use this before does it cast videos like the chromecast for example if i want to cast a video from foxsport page or any other stite will it work?
I believe it mirrors, not casts.
Just use the built in apps or sideload apps.
It has Miracast but it's much better to sideload the Android tv app onto the firestick
Great price if you don't need the 4K version. An excellent little gizmo.
4K Max has more processor power?
Processor is slightly faster perhaps, but key difference is in increased memory (ram) and upgraded video decoder
Yep it's great. Set mine up with the latest Retroarch and Mame2003, Mame2010 ran beautifully on a 65inch TV.
What do you use as a controller?
Xbox Series X controller.. I also tried PS5 controller and it works fine ..
Same price on Amazon, FWIW.