Amazon offers new reason to ditch your Fire TV Stick and try something better
A new sale event from Amazon is giving Fire TV Stick fans the chance to upgrade to something better for less.
If your current Fire TV Stick is starting to feel a little tired and outdated, now could be a very good time to ditch it and try something totally new. Amazon is currently holding a surprise sale event with a slew of tech products - including speakers, earbuds and Kindles - slashed in price. However, some of the most eye-catching discounts can be found on Amazon's full range of Fire TV Sticks with things slashed to just £29.99.
Perhaps the best offer is a cost cut on the firm's most premium streaming stick with the 4K Max now priced at £49.99 - that's £20 off the usual cost.
For those not in the know, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max features a fast processor, access to 4K Ultra HD visuals and Wi-Fi 6E, which helps improve streaming and stops annoying stuttering.
This Fire device also comes packed with the exclusive Ambient Experience. This can turn your TV screen into an ever-changing work of art with thousands of pictures to choose from. You can even use this function to add reminders, sticky notes, and weather widgets to the TV's display.
It's worth noting that this latest Fire TV Stick Max deal isn't the cheapest price we've ever seen, but it's still a very good deal, especially for those wanting something with some bonus features.
If that sounds a bit pricey, there are two other options.
Amazon has also reduced the cost of the Fire TV Stick 4K, which offers Ultra HD access, plus there's also money off the standard Fire TV Stick HD.
Amazon says that all of its Fire TV deals are only available for a limited time.
YOU CAN SEE THE OFFERS BELOW
Fire TV Stick HD • NOW £29.99 - SAVE £10The Fire TV Stick HD is Amazon's basic streamer. It offers 1080p HD video playback but there's no access to pin-sharp 4K. You do get full Alexa controls via the bundled remote and you can also launch apps such as Netflix with the touch of a button.
Fire TV Stick 4K • NOW £39.99 - SAVE £20The Fire TV Stick 4K does exactly what it says on the tin. This device able to stream content to TVs in glorious Ultra HD 4K quality. That means users will be treated to a pin-sharp image when watching the latest blockbusters or bingeing on box sets.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max • NOW £49.99 - SAVE £20If you want the ultimate way to stream then grab the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This top-notch device is not only Ultra HD 4K compatible but is also faster and more reliable thanks to an improved processor, extra storage and Wi-Fi 6E technology. You also get the exclusive Ambient Experience which turns the screen into a work of art. SEE THE DEAL HERE
If you'd rather shop elsewhere, Argos and Currys also have money off these devices as well and they seem to proving popular with Argos confirming that are "in demand" and "selling fast".
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