Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) vs Google TV Streamer
Critics score the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) 84 and the Google TV Streamer 83 out of 100, from 11 and 14 professional reviews. 7 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) higher, 2 scored the Google TV Streamer higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) 1 point ahead.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
Praised for: performance (7 of 11), picture quality (5 of 11), value for money (2 of 11)
Criticised for: software and app (6 of 11), size and weight (3 of 11), price (2 of 11)
The catch: Very Amazon-centric menus.
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Praised for: performance (7 of 14), picture quality (2 of 14), ease of use (2 of 14)
Criticised for: price (6 of 14), software and app (3 of 14)
The catch: Limited to Wi-Fi 5, no HDMI cable.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) | Google TV Streamer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 83est. | +12 |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Android Central | 90 | 85 | +5 |
| Digital Trends | 80 | 77est. | +3 |
| CNN Underscored | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| Engadget | 77est. | 87 | -10 |
| Tom's Guide | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) minus the Google TV Streamer. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
Direct comparisons
Reviewers who put these two side by side. These never change a score.
- What Hi-Fi? picks the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen).
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Common questions
Which is better, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) or the Google TV Streamer?
Critics rate the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) higher: 84 against 83. 7 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) higher, 2 scored the Google TV Streamer higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) 1 point ahead.
Do critics agree about the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and the Google TV Streamer?
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen): broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The Google TV Streamer: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90.