Amazon launches Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Wi-Fi 6

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is 40% more powerful than the Fire TV Stick 4K.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max uses the latest Mediatek MT7921LS Wi-Fi 6 chipset, which should allow smoother streaming in 4K. (Amazon)

Amazon has announced the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max which the company claims is 40% more powerful than Fire TV Stick 4K. This new streaming device features a new quad-core 1.8GHz processer and 2GB of RAM, which should allow all your apps to start faster and make navigation on the platfrom more fluid. Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also Amazon's first streaming media player to offer Wi-Fi 6 support. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also uses the latest Mediatek MT7921LS Wi-Fi 6 chipset, which should allow smoother streaming in 4K.

Fire TV 4K Max supports 4K UHD, HDR, and HDR10+ streaming as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It comes with the latest Alexa Voice Remote making it easier to search for content, control playback, manage your smart home, and more. The remote has four preset buttons to allow you to get to your apps quickly and you can also control your compatible TV and sound bar without needing another remote.

The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max gives you access to thousands of apps, Alexa skills, and channels, as well as a whole lot of movies and shows in 4K, Ultra HD, HDR, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision across apps like Prime Video, Netflix, and more. You can also stream YouTube, watch live TV, and listen to music on services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.

“There is a significant increase in video streaming with several direct to streaming release and customers choosing at-home entertainment. Fire TV has millions of active users in India, who enjoy hours of content every day. With Fire TV Stick 4K Max, we have taken the best-selling streaming media player and made it even better with a faster experience and the latest connectivity that provides seamless streaming without slowing down your home Wi-Fi,” said Parag Gupta, Head, Amazon Devices India.

Fire TV Stick 4K Max is already available for pre-order for ₹6,499 on Amazon.in and Amazon kiosks in select malls, you can start booking right away. The new Amazon Fire Tv Stick 4K Max will begin shipping to customers from October 7.