As revolutionary as the first streaming devices were when they hit the market, they’re looking a little long in the tooth lately. With smart TVs taking the lead as the all-in-one big-screen streaming and content device of choice, is there still room for streaming devices? If the device is the all-new 3rd gen Amazon Fire TV Cube, the answer is a definite yes, especially during this limited-time sale that drops its price from $140 to $110, and even up to 20% less than that if you have a good trade-in to send to Amazon.
This newest, fastest iteration of the Fire TV Cube is closer in performance to a full-fledged smart-home hub than a basic HDMI streaming stick. With an octa-core 2.0GHz processor and compatibility with Wi-Fi 6E, it delivers 4K Ultra HD content while delivering twice as much power and speed as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max for faster app launches and silky smooth viewing.
First for 6E Streaming
This latest Fire TV Cube is the first media streamer to reach Wi-Fi 6E compatibility. If your home router or mesh network is running 6E, that’s a whole 6GHz band for the Fire TV Cube to deliver your favorite TV, movie, and live event streaming through. It’s faster and less-congested than the 5GHz band, and allow the Fire TV Cube to bring smooth 4K Ultra HD content to your screen without stutters or hiccups.
Since the Fire TV Cube also has extra ports built into its compact frame — something you will never see on a streaming stick — you can go hardwired for a 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection. There’s also an HDMI input for your game console or other device, and if the device is capable, it can now be voice-controlled through the Fire TV Cube. The USB-A 2.0 port is free for external storage or other devices.
A Seat at the Table
If you’ve already assembled a media-room setup that includes a 4K Ultra HD screen with Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio, the Fire TV Cube will fit in perfectly — it’s compatible with all of those advanced media technologies, and won’t slow them down even a little. And with hands-free Alexa built in, the Cube can serve as your hands-free voice command center for the entire system.
The limited-time Amazon deal that takes the price of the newest Fire TV Cube down from $140 to just $110 is great all on its own, but if you’re looking at an older streaming device or two and you can get the trade-in credit maxed out to 20% more off the price, you’ll be bringing the fastest and most powerful streamer of the entire Amazon family to your setup for under $100.
