Fire TV Stick vs. Fire TV Stick Lite: What’s the Difference?

The latest media streaming device, i.e., the Amazon Fire TV Stick, has already received immense popularity due to its stunning service. It is just the size of...

Rahul Verma

Last updated on October 24, 2020

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The latest media streaming device, i.e., the Amazon Fire TV Stick, has already received immense popularity due to its stunning service. It is just the size of a USB and still manages to provide you with an uninterrupted streaming experience. A few days back, Amazon announced two more devices, the Fire TV Stick 2020, which is basically an update of the existing ones.

The next is the Fire TV Stick Lite, which is new to the series. Although the updated Fire TV Stick includes a lot of features, the Lite version also seems pretty identical. However, since the company took the initiative of introducing the lite version, there should be some differences between both the devices.

Here we will go through all the major points to see how these two devices are different from each other and which one is a better option.

Fire TV Stick vs. Fire TV Stick Lite What's the Difference

Fire TV Stick vs. Fire Stick TV Lite

Both the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite comes out with great similarities and functions. However, there is a decent amount of difference in the price between them. Besides, there are a few other differences, Audio being the major one among them. So here is a detailed comparison between the two streaming devices.

1. Difference In Looks

The two devices share similar looks and work exactly the same way. The TV Stick 2020 and the Lite version comes with equal dimension and weight. They are USB sized devices that seamlessly connect at the back of your TV through the HDMI ports. Additionally, Amazon also provides an external HDMI extender, which can be of great help to connect your TV Stick without even reaching the back-ports on your TV every time.

2. Difference In Streaming Quality

Definitely, the streaming quality is one of the most important factors while deciding your perfect pick. Fortunately, both Fire TV Stick and TV Stick Lite provide exactly the same video streaming quality. Both the devices provide 1080p Full HD streaming. Plus, they even support lofty standard streaming, i.e., HDR, HDR 10, HDR 10+, and HLG.

Therefore, based on their streaming experience, it is again a tough choice to declare one as the winner. Since the two devices offer similar streaming experience, both seem extremely stunning and fun.

3. Difference In Audio Quality

The significant difference between these devices can be seen in the audio sector. While the Fire TV Stick 2020 features Dolby Atoms Audio, the Stick Lite comes with normal Dolby audio, that too via pass-through HDMI.

The Dolby Atoms provides you with a much enhanced audio quality that gives you a theatre-like experience at your home. It generates multi-dimensional audio with crystal clear sound quality. Moreover, the extraordinary bass simply changes your streaming experience to the best.

On the other hand, the TV Stick Lite features Dolby Audio, which is again a good option for clear audio. However, compared to the Dolby Atoms, it somewhat feels left out in certain categories. This is because of the superb sound quality and some extra spice that Dolby Atoms provide.

4. Difference Between the Remotes

The Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite remotes possess buttons with similar functionalities. You will see an On/Off power button with the 2020 Fire Stick update. Plus, both also feature Volume Up/Down and Home buttons. There is a Mute button at the end of your TV Stick 2020. The rest is the same as the previous Fire TV Stick remotes.

However, the 2020 update of the Fire TV Stick Alexa remote is missing is the Live TV Guide button. Even if it is not a must, it is still an addon in the Fire TV Stick Lite remote.

5. Pricing Difference

Well, there’s a serious price comparison of exactly $10 between both the devices. The Fire TV Stick 2020 comes for a price of $40, while the TV Stick Lite costs just $30.

So, if you think $40 is a weighty amount for a tiny device like the Fire TV Stick, you can surely look for the Stick Lite. Even though it is missing a few features, it still gives a tight competition to the TV Stick 2020 update.

Conclusion

Both Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite comes out to be a great deal for the users. While the TV Stick 2020 is a normal update of its predecessors, the Fire TV Stick Lite is a surprise element on the list. Most importantly, two of these devices come with similar hardware and streaming experience.

They provide Full HD streaming and supports a few other standard quality streams. However, if you are more concerned about the audio, Fire TV Stick will fit you more. And from all other points of view (especially the pricing factor), the Fire TV Stick Lite is definitely the winner.

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