Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is slimmer than ever and has no power adapter
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- Amazon has launched the new Fire TV Stick HD priced at $35, featuring a redesigned experience with Alexa+ built-in and improvements previewed at CES in January.
- The device is about 30% narrower than its predecessor, includes a short USB-C to USB-A cable for direct power from a TV’s USB port, and supports traditional wall adapters if needed.
- It offers enhanced performance with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and claims to be over 30% faster on average, enabling quicker startup and app loading.
- Upcoming features include an Adaptive Display setting designed to improve accessibility by scaling content and enlarging text and menus for better visibility.
- The Fire TV Stick HD will ship starting April 29 in the US, UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, making it a budget-friendly option for upgrading older TVs.
