Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025)

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025) is the entry point to 4K streaming in Amazon's updated lineup, priced at $39.99 and notable as the first Fire TV device to run Vega OS rather than Android-based Fire OS. It streams 4K at up to 60fps with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG support, and includes Alexa voice control for search, smart home management, and hands-free playback via the Alexa Voice Remote. With 1GB of RAM and a MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor, the 4K Select is more modest in performance than its Plus sibling, and steps back to Wi-Fi 5 for wireless connectivity. The trade-off that will matter most to buyers is the absence of Dolby Vision. The device can pass through Dolby audio to compatible soundbars and receivers. Vega OS represents a fresh platform direction for Amazon, though as a first-generation implementation it may mature further with software updates. The 4K Select is the right choice for budget cord-cutters who need 4K resolution and reliable Alexa integration without the premium features of the Plus model. Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and hundreds of other streaming services are readily available, and the familiar Alexa guided setup makes getting started fast and friction-free.