Fire TV Stick vs Fire TV Cube: What's the Difference?
Both run the same Fire TV software — the difference comes down to power, size, and how hands-free you want things.
The Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Cube both run Amazon's Fire TV software and access the same app store, so the choice between them comes down to hardware, not features locked to one device.
Fire TV Stick
Compact, affordable, and plugs directly into an HDMI port. It's the simpler option for most single-TV setups and matches the general steps in our Smart TV app setup walkthrough.
Fire TV Cube
A separate, more powerful box with built-in far-field microphones for hands-free voice control, without needing to pick up the remote at all.
Which one makes sense
- Choose the Stick for simplicity, cost, and portability between TVs
- Choose the Cube if hands-free voice control and extra processing power matter to you
Either way, confirm current platform support on our Devices page, or see our broader Fire TV vs Android TV comparison if you're weighing ecosystems entirely.
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