Remember that the video quality you receive when streaming your favorite blockbusters or binging the latest Netflix Original shows will require a stable internet connection. While 1080p HDR televisions are pretty rare, the Fire Stick technically pulls one-up over the Apple TV HD. When it comes to video quality, we’re going to give the Amazon Fire TV Stick the edge due to its support for 1080p Full HD content and HDR. If you want to stream your content in 4K UHD and have a compatible 4K television, you’ll want to check out each product’s respective upgrade–the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, so that you don’t lose out on quality. It’s important to note that while neither of these products supports outputting 4K video for an even crisper image, they can still be used with 4K televisions but will display content in 1080p HD.
Unfortunately, you’ll need to upgrade to the Apple TV 4K if you want HDR from Apple. The Apple TV HD and Amazon Fire TV Stick max out at 1080p Full HD resolution, which means you can binge the latest shows and movies in high definition-experience movies like The Menu and Glass Onion as though you’re at the cinema.Īmazon Fire TV Stick also includes support for HDR if your television or monitor is compatible this enables a brighter, more vivid viewing experience.