Fire TV is bigger and heavier than Fire TV but can take Alexa voice commands from any direction in a room via the device’s 8 microphones and speakers. Owners may want to display the device prominently in a room rather than tuck it away behind a TV like the lightweight Fire TV dongle, that’s because if used for voice commands it’s advisable to have the microphones and speaker open to as many directions as possible. Here’s a spec comparison of the Fire TV Cube vs. Fire TV. Here’s where you can buy the Fire TV Cube.
Fire TV Cube vs. Fire TV Comparison
| Feature | Fire TV Cube | Fire TV (3rd-Gen) |
| Video | 720p/1080p/2160p (up to 60fps) | 720p/1080p/2160p (up to 60fps) |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Audio |
Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1 |
Dolby Atmos compatibility, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5GHz | Quad-core 1.5GHz |
| GPU | Mali450 MP3 | Mali450 MP3 |
| Memory | 2GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 16GB | 8GB |
| Ports | HDMI 2.0a, Power, Micro USB, Wired Infrared support | 5 Total: 5.5 mm DC Jack Type A HDMI 1.4b output, w/HDCP Optical Audio (TOSLINK) 10/100 Ethernet USB 2.0 Type A |
| Remote Control | Yes (Bluetooth) | Yes (Bluetooth) |
| Voice Support | Yes | No (Yes, via Echo device) |
| Alexa Voice Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Yes | No |
| Microphones | Yes (8) | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 + LE | Bluetooth 4.2 + LE |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Warranty | 1-year Limited | 1-year Limited |
| Size | 3.4” x 3.4” x 3.0” | 2.6” x 2.6” x 0.6” |
| Weight | 16.4 oz | 3.1 oz |
| Price | $119 | $69.99 |
Usage: If you would like to use this chart please include credit and/or link back to HD Report.
[amazon_link asins=’B0791T9CV7,B079QHML21,B01N32NCPM’ template=’ProductGrid’ store=’API-user-hdr’ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’5a713b8d-e5bd-11e8-9032-23702ac3542e’]
