93.5
Best for home theater enthusiasts and power users who prefer a physical ethernet connection
- Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity
- Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro
- Dolby Vision and Atmos support
$91
Head to head · Electronics
Fire TV Stick HD, free and live TV vs Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands
Ravvy scores Fire TV Stick HD, free and live TV at 89.86 and Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands at 89.8. Fire TV Stick HD, free and live TV takes the overall pick, best for budget conscious streamers and secondary bedroom tvs..
Ravvy pick
89.9
$35
This is a perfect budget choice for secondary TVs or travelers who need reliable smart features but are comfortable sacrificing ultra-high resolution for affordability.
$80
The Echo Spot is the perfect middle ground for the bedroom, offering visual information and great sound while sacrificing a camera for total privacy.
How they score
| Factor | Fire TV Stick HD, free and live TV | Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 90 | – |
| Portability | 95 | – |
| App ecosystem | 91 | – |
| Image quality | 68 | – |
| Value for money | 94.5 | – |
| Voice integration | 89 | – |
| Form Factor | – | 95 |
| Audio Clarity | – | 82 |
| Display Quality | – | 78 |
| Privacy Features | – | 98 |
| Smart Home Integration | – | 92 |
Fire TV Stick HD, free and live TV
What owners praise
- Affordable entry point for smart TV features
- Reliable Alexa voice search integration
- Supports HDR10+ for improved color depth
- Compact design is great for travel
- Extensive library of free ad supported apps
What to know first
- Limited to 1080p resolution
- 8GB storage fills up quickly with large apps
- Interface contains heavy promotional content
Skip it if 4k home theater owners
Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands
What owners praise
- No camera ensures absolute bedroom privacy
- High contrast display is easy to read at night
- Doubles as an eero mesh wifi extender
- Responsive touch controls for music and alarms
- Better bass response than the Echo Dot or Pop
What to know first
- No video playback or streaming capabilities
- Small screen size limits complex smart home viewing
- eero extension limited to 100 Mbps speeds
Skip it if users who want to make video calls or watch streaming video
Specs side by side
| Spec | Fire TV Stick HD, free and live TV | Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 38.68 mm x 141.3 mm x 17.6 mm | 4.5"W x 4.1"D x 4.4"H (113mm x 103mm x 111mm) |
| Wifi | Dual-band, dual-antenna wifi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard wifi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wifi networks. | – |
| Ports | HDMI output, micro-USB for power only. | – |
| Weight | 45g (without batteries) | 14.3oz (405g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
| Storage | 8 GB internal | – |
| Batteries | 2 AAA (included) | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy. Pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones, video game controllers, and more. | – |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.7 GHz | MT8519 |
| Technology | Bluetooth | – |
| Audio support | HDMI pass-through of Dolby-encoded audio (AC-3 and E-AC-3). | – |
| Cloud storage | Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon. | – |
| Compatibility | Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen and later), Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen and later), Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick HD | – |
Other options in this category
93.5
Amazon
Echo Dot (newest model)
Best for entry-level smart home setups and small room audio.
- 1.6-inch full range front-firing speaker
- Built-in eero mesh wifi capability
- Integrated indoor temperature sensor
$50
90.4
Best for smart home enthusiasts who want premium sound without the bulk of a full-sized speaker
- 3x Bass vs 2022 Echo Dot
- Wifi 6E & eero Built-in
- Matter & Zigbee Smart Hub
$100