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7:01 i just bought a firetv cube 3rd. how do you get detected audio capabilities all of them as “yes” I get all “No” when I select this option. Another question? Is firetv cube 3rd compatible with alexa home theater?, mine doesn’t let me create one. It says device not compatible when its amazon page states it is compatible (using echo speakers 4th generation)
Question for all. I have 10-15M max for my internet. I use a Home base unit from AT&T I turned off the WIFI and added a Rock Space AC 1200 Mesh unit and use that as Router and nodes. Node 2 sits by the TV. so.. If I get Gen 2 or 3 will plugging into it with lan port be any better than just using the WIFI? I did notice a large drop in quality using the TV wifi which is 2,4 Ghz vs the 5 from the current 4K fire stick. In the past without the Rick space the 2.4 TV was actually better. I tried plugging into lan on TV and it did nothing. That is why I am asking about the Gen 2 or 3 if it would help. or.. just stick with my 4K stick (not Max).. Thoughts
Hmmmm, my guess would be not much of an internet speed improvement (assuming node 2 is using wireless backhaul to the main router). Probably going to be a smoother interface when scrolling since your internet speeds aren’t fast. That’s just my guess
@@landpet Thanks, I guess the real Q would be better to upgrade to the 2 or 3 gen from the firestick 4K in this situation. My thought was connecting to the lan port on the node by TV vs WIFI or again it probably does not matter since node is sitting right next to unit. Thanks
@@Wiscwin1 As far as internet speed performance in your situation based on what you mentioned, there is no difference between the two, whether you connect via LAN or WiFi. Since LAN is limited to 100Mbps on both and your speeds are slower than that. As far as WiFi, the 2nd Gen is using Wireless AC which is what your router is, the 3rd gen has better wifi speeds but again in your situation, I don't think it will be anything noticeable.
Awesome mate, thank you, I've not long bought the 2nd gen cube, dunno whether to get the 3rd, doesn't seem a lot of difference in em really, might just wait for a sale
Nice video. I was wondering why you have the 4 device set to always HDR? In my experience on the 4k Max and apple tv 4k second gen it forces non HDR content to have a sort of fake HDR and looks weird plus all the menu's on the 4k Max look weird also. When you switched to the PS5 on the fire cube 3rd gen and the switched back to the 3rd gen cub and Dolby Vision turned on the it just looked weird with it always on. You should turn on adaptive HDR and your tv won't look weird, but you'll still get Dolby Vision when the content you're watching supports it.
Yes I noticed that too. It made colours look terrible with skin tones in particular looking greyish and vastly reduces brightness for sdr content. Any time content is hdr the adaptive setting switches when appropriate so I don't see the point in the always on setting but nice to have the option to override if people want it set thst way.
Very nice and thorough review. an idea for future video would be comparing the upscaling feature on the cube 3 I know I would love to see a video about that. Thanks for making this content.
Terrible and poor upgrade by Amazon, really disappointed, and it doesn’t support 120 HZ. ! Does anyone knows if it runs faster on streaming and smoother?
Point of Clarification: Fire TV 4K Max Gen 2 Specs Internally, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max has a 2.0GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and Wi-Fi 6E. As of May 14, 2024, among the curent Apple TV 4K 128 Gb , the current Roku Ultra and 4K Stick, and the Fire TV devices only the Fire TV Cube Gen 3 and Fire TV Stick 4K Max Gen 2 supports Wifi 6e. While the Apple TV 4K 128Gb, Roku Ultra, and Fire TV Cube directly support ethernet only Apple's port takes full advantage of your network's speed. Note than 4K shows need only about 15~20 Mhz.
I upgraded from the 4K Max to this new Cube. It loads slightly faster, the picture is slightly better. I have no use for Alexa as I have two echo dots for this. So this nullifies the Cube for this function. I don't have Sky or Virgin boxes (UK paid subscriptions) so don't need a HDMI attached from those to the Cube. I am definitely not connecting a console to it. So there is actually no point of the Cube for those on the 4K Max which I am going back to.
Thanks for the feedback. Cube does also have better wifi speeds assuming you have a wifi 6e router but it may not make any difference there either as you don't need crazy fast speeds to enjoy streaming
@@griff3n69 if u have no other Amazon devices, it is probably useful as it can double up as Alexa. It is slightly faster by a few seconds- that is just from my own user experience. You have to ask yourself, in what way will it improve what you can already do with your 4K Max firestick. I feel no difference between the two. Having said that, see if u can trade it in. In the UK, the cube often drops by £20-30 from the original price.
@@ttube111 I mainly use it to stream hulu, amazon prime, youtube, and anime on silk browser. The storage space seems small sometimes with just apps it's full so delete stuff. I was having some streaming buffering on web browser videos and hulu episode series seasons list sometimes never loads if lots of episodes. I wouldn't use it for other devices connected
I currently have the fire cube 2nd gen and going to upgrade to the 3rd gen because it is on a black friday presale and I also I love having the latest tech lol. I did try the fire tv 4k max and sent it back. Just didn't like it. Felt it was sluggish at times. Almost like getting too hot. Some times not taking the remote commands properly. Gonna stick with the Cube. Good review thou!
I have the problem with fire stick 4K . Every time when I turn on my tv , my fire stick is on 1080p I have to change everything day to 4K resolution any ideas?
Is it on automatic? I wouldn't have thought it should change itself as mine doesn't. The only thing I can think of is if Internet connection wasn't capable and it changing by itself but even then I don't know if it would change that setting and may just temporarily kick itself down when playing certain content.
I haven't tried anything with that. Typically ARC/EARC is when the TV source itself is outputting the sound to an external speaker (soundbar) or a compatible AV receiver. If this fire tv cube connects to an HDMI input of a sound bar and the HDMI output of the sound bar goes to the TV. Then it wouldn't be ARC or EARC, it just be audio going directly to the sound bar which should work.
@@landpet I have the 2nd gen fire cube and my sound bar is connected to the TV with an HDMI cable through eARC and I still get the sound cutting off periodically, my soundbar is connected to a Surround Sound System though so maybe that is the issue
Depends on what you're gonna do with it. The Shield is a gaming console, not a streaming device. The f Fire TV devices are designed for streaming but now can do gaming.
I did a video here where it can go 4k120 with the hdmi cable without any fire tv cube or anything. 4K120Hz HDMI 2.1 Cable for PS5 XBOX Series X NVIDIA RTX by RUIPRO ruclips.net/video/vNoO5cYyNVE/видео.html
Now, especially when the 4k max is on sale at $35 and the Fire TV Cube 2nd gen at $50, choosing between the two became even more difficult. Which one would you choose at this price point? My preferences are on picture quality and crisp navigation. Thank you in advance for any feedback :)
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As always, another very helpful video! Thanks a lot for putting all the time into the comparisons!
Thanks!
u r the ultimate Max...!!! thanks
No problem
7:01 i just bought a firetv cube 3rd. how do you get detected audio capabilities all of them as “yes” I get all “No” when I select this option. Another question? Is firetv cube 3rd compatible with alexa home theater?, mine doesn’t let me create one. It says device not compatible when its amazon page states it is compatible (using echo speakers 4th generation)
I didn't do anything, my TV (LG C1 OLED) and HDMI 2.1 cables have all those features. It's something your cube detects.
Question for all. I have 10-15M max for my internet. I use a Home base unit from AT&T I turned off the WIFI and added a Rock Space AC 1200 Mesh unit and use that as Router and nodes. Node 2 sits by the TV. so.. If I get Gen 2 or 3 will plugging into it with lan port be any better than just using the WIFI? I did notice a large drop in quality using the TV wifi which is 2,4 Ghz vs the 5 from the current 4K fire stick. In the past without the Rick space the 2.4 TV was actually better. I tried plugging into lan on TV and it did nothing. That is why I am asking about the Gen 2 or 3 if it would help. or.. just stick with my 4K stick (not Max).. Thoughts
Hmmmm, my guess would be not much of an internet speed improvement (assuming node 2 is using wireless backhaul to the main router). Probably going to be a smoother interface when scrolling since your internet speeds aren’t fast. That’s just my guess
@@landpet Thanks, I guess the real Q would be better to upgrade to the 2 or 3 gen from the firestick 4K in this situation. My thought was connecting to the lan port on the node by TV vs WIFI or again it probably does not matter since node is sitting right next to unit. Thanks
@@Wiscwin1 As far as internet speed performance in your situation based on what you mentioned, there is no difference between the two, whether you connect via LAN or WiFi. Since LAN is limited to 100Mbps on both and your speeds are slower than that. As far as WiFi, the 2nd Gen is using Wireless AC which is what your router is, the 3rd gen has better wifi speeds but again in your situation, I don't think it will be anything noticeable.
4k max win😂😂👏👏🙏
Awesome mate, thank you, I've not long bought the 2nd gen cube, dunno whether to get the 3rd, doesn't seem a lot of difference in em really, might just wait for a sale
Nice video. I was wondering why you have the 4 device set to always HDR? In my experience on the 4k Max and apple tv 4k second gen it forces non HDR content to have a sort of fake HDR and looks weird plus all the menu's on the 4k Max look weird also. When you switched to the PS5 on the fire cube 3rd gen and the switched back to the 3rd gen cub and Dolby Vision turned on the it just looked weird with it always on. You should turn on adaptive HDR and your tv won't look weird, but you'll still get Dolby Vision when the content you're watching supports it.
Yes I noticed that too. It made colours look terrible with skin tones in particular looking greyish and vastly reduces brightness for sdr content.
Any time content is hdr the adaptive setting switches when appropriate so I don't see the point in the always on setting but nice to have the option to override if people want it set thst way.
Very nice and thorough review. an idea for future video would be comparing the upscaling feature on the cube 3 I know I would love to see a video about that. Thanks for making this content.
Thanks! I’ll consider it for the future, I’m still playing catch up with some of my other videos lol. Appreciate the feedback and recommendation!
@@landpet halow, can you test Firecube 3 with WD MyBook 14TB? I doubt it cant read. Thanx
Terrible and poor upgrade by Amazon, really disappointed, and it doesn’t support 120 HZ. ! Does anyone knows if it runs faster on streaming and smoother?
Hell 2nd Gen cube is $60.00 on Amazon so is it the best bang for the buck in that case lol.
I have the first gen cube and Luna lags so much in my gigabit internet I need the third gen lol the Wi-Fi is ass in first gen
Point of Clarification:
Fire TV 4K Max Gen 2 Specs
Internally, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max has a 2.0GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and Wi-Fi 6E.
As of May 14, 2024, among the curent Apple TV 4K 128 Gb , the current Roku Ultra and 4K Stick, and the Fire TV devices only the Fire TV Cube Gen 3 and Fire TV Stick 4K Max Gen 2 supports Wifi 6e.
While the Apple TV 4K 128Gb, Roku Ultra, and Fire TV Cube directly support ethernet only Apple's port takes full advantage of your network's speed. Note than 4K shows need only about 15~20 Mhz.
You can't install Tivimate player for iptv in 3th generation. Don't buy.
You can't install Tivimate player for iptv in 3th generation. Don't buy.
I upgraded from the 4K Max to this new Cube. It loads slightly faster, the picture is slightly better. I have no use for Alexa as I have two echo dots for this. So this nullifies the Cube for this function. I don't have Sky or Virgin boxes (UK paid subscriptions) so don't need a HDMI attached from those to the Cube. I am definitely not connecting a console to it.
So there is actually no point of the Cube for those on the 4K Max which I am going back to.
Thanks for the feedback. Cube does also have better wifi speeds assuming you have a wifi 6e router but it may not make any difference there either as you don't need crazy fast speeds to enjoy streaming
So if I have the 4k max is it worth getting the new cube?
@@griff3n69 if u have no other Amazon devices, it is probably useful as it can double up as Alexa. It is slightly faster by a few seconds- that is just from my own user experience.
You have to ask yourself, in what way will it improve what you can already do with your 4K Max firestick. I feel no difference between the two. Having said that, see if u can trade it in. In the UK, the cube often drops by £20-30 from the original price.
@@ttube111 I mainly use it to stream hulu, amazon prime, youtube, and anime on silk browser. The storage space seems small sometimes with just apps it's full so delete stuff.
I was having some streaming buffering on web browser videos and hulu episode series seasons list sometimes never loads if lots of episodes. I wouldn't use it for other devices connected
@@ttube111would a cube let you download youtube videos watch them with a subtitle adding app?
I have the 2nd gen and I’m happy with it but to only have 100mbits Ethernet port in 2022 is ridiculous
Agreed! The new apple tv 4k has a gigabit port. I'll have the video out next week or so comparing them to this fire cube 3rd gen and the roku ultra.
Agree with your point, but for "most" people the 100mb works just fine for their needs and I think that is what Amazon caters to.
@@landpet the 1st gen appletv4k also had gigabit Ethernet. 10/100 is a joke
I currently have the fire cube 2nd gen and going to upgrade to the 3rd gen because it is on a black friday presale and I also I love having the latest tech lol. I did try the fire tv 4k max and sent it back. Just didn't like it. Felt it was sluggish at times. Almost like getting too hot. Some times not taking the remote commands properly. Gonna stick with the Cube. Good review thou!
No problem
Got the 2nd gen cube, will stick with the cube. I'm not into gaming so the more expensive 3rd isn't necessary.
if you're happy, then no point in upgrading.
which device has better WIFI connectivity ?
Cube
Won't let me install the Luna app. Does it only let you if your from the states. I'm from Canada
I didn't even realize it wasn't available in Canada, that would be my assumption
I really wish that people would block out the Alexa word on their videos. Nice comparison btw.
My bad, I have started warning people for future videos.
Do these have sleep timers? Do any streaming sticks/devices have sleep timers?
I have the problem with fire stick 4K . Every time when I turn on my tv , my fire stick is on 1080p I have to change everything day to 4K resolution any ideas?
It shouldn't be like that, I'm not sure why it's sound that
Is it on automatic?
I wouldn't have thought it should change itself as mine doesn't. The only thing I can think of is if Internet connection wasn't capable and it changing by itself but even then I don't know if it would change that setting and may just temporarily kick itself down when playing certain content.
The hdmi out on the 3rd gen firecube does it work as an arc or earc port for soundbar?
I haven't tried anything with that. Typically ARC/EARC is when the TV source itself is outputting the sound to an external speaker (soundbar) or a compatible AV receiver. If this fire tv cube connects to an HDMI input of a sound bar and the HDMI output of the sound bar goes to the TV. Then it wouldn't be ARC or EARC, it just be audio going directly to the sound bar which should work.
If the hdmi doesnt produce 120 htz, will the wifi do it?
those two things don't do the same thing. This device just doesn't support 120Hz, at least as of now.
Does the 3rd gen also have sound drops when connected to a soundbar?
I haven't tried connecting to a soundbar. I did have the older ones going through a receiver and that was fine
@@landpet I have the 2nd gen fire cube and my sound bar is connected to the TV with an HDMI cable through eARC and I still get the sound cutting off periodically, my soundbar is connected to a Surround
Sound System though so maybe that is the issue
@@landpet do you recommend a good receiver?
Amazon is way behind on technology. I'll pay the extra for an nvidia shield. They're still the best.
I was mainly disappointed in the 100Mbps ethernet port. The other stuff is ok with me.
Depends on what you're gonna do with it. The Shield is a gaming console, not a streaming device. The f
Fire TV devices are designed for streaming but now can do gaming.
Do u need router 6E ROUTER
No, it's backwards compatible
but i thought the 1440 on ps5 is limited to 60
I did a video here where it can go 4k120 with the hdmi cable without any fire tv cube or anything. 4K120Hz HDMI 2.1 Cable for PS5 XBOX Series X NVIDIA RTX by RUIPRO
ruclips.net/video/vNoO5cYyNVE/видео.html
Thank you for this very good video.
You are welcome!
LOL
Now, especially when the 4k max is on sale at $35 and the Fire TV Cube 2nd gen at $50, choosing between the two became even more difficult. Which one would you choose at this price point? My preferences are on picture quality and crisp navigation. Thank you in advance for any feedback :)
You can’t go wrong either way but I would go with the fire stick 4k max
@@landpet Thanks for the input!
i got the cube over the max, i can preload it with apps and kodi.
Go for cube
Always cube. You got the ethernet too that can give you maximum strength in your internet and zero buffering.