Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd gen, 2019)

Swift and powerful performance ; Hands-free Alexa ; Excellent AV performance ; Addition of HDMI input ; Looks better than previous models

More expensive ; Optional Alexa Pro Remote ; Fire TV interface is too dense in current incarnation ; Super Resolution has minimal effect

A powerful media streaming device from Amazon that takes steps forward in its processing capabilities and connectivity options but a few steps back with its less than democratic and dense interface. Those without the need to integrate a streamer within...

Excellent picture and sound ; Control over a wide range of home cinema devices ; Simple set-up ; Hands-free Alexa

HDMI cable not included ; Double the price of the Fire TV Stick 4K ; Focus on Prime Video content

The Fire TV Cube remains an excellent video streamer with its HDR support, impressive picture and sound performance plus its Alexa integration. For home cinema fans this is the Fire TV model to get.

4K HDR playback TV/AV control center Includes a Voice Remote Native YouTube app

HDMI cable not included Home screen is mostly Amazon content Language recognition isn't perfect

The all-new Fire TV Cube is, by far, our favorite Amazon streaming device – better in so many ways than the Amazon Fire TV Cube that was released in 2017. The processor upgrade and inclusion of Dolby Vision are great new additions and, in spite of a...

Natural, balanced picture ; Punchy audio ; Supports all HDR formats ; Adds Alexa control to your system

Beaten for sharpness and dark detail ; Apple TV 4K sounds fuller

A good video streamer elevated by doubling up as a voice-controlled universal remote for your whole system

4K HDR playback TV/AV control center Still includes a remote

No Dolby Vision (though it's coming) Requires said remote

The Amazon Fire TV Cube is an intrepid experiment for the future of home entertainment. It makes a strong case for TV voice control, but Alexa’s limitations in natural language understanding – and sometimes basic playback controls – are enough to...

Voice control of your TV ; Works well with Sky ; Brilliant with Amazon Prime and Netflix ; Dolby Vision/HDR support

Setup woes ; Inconsistent app experience ; Far-field mics need to get better ; Not good enough to leave your remotes behind (yet)

A neat solution to voice-control your TV and Sky box, but the setup is a hit-and-miss experience and with the Fire TV Stick 4K at less than half the price, it's tough to slate or recommend the new Cube.

Supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos ; Excellent audio and video quality ; Voice control and HDMI input

Twice the price of rival 4K streamers ; Lacks the apps and games to make the most of the extra speed

Other than this, there’s little to fault about the Fire TV Cube. It’s Amazon’s best and fastest 4K streamer with a slick interface and a strong set of features. You may or may not find voice controls essential, but having them built in is a definite...

Alexa can now control your TV ; 4K HDR content is superb ; Great app selection ; Fastest Fire TV device yet

Some equipment doesn't offer full functionality ; No HDMI cable included

As long as your equipment plays ball, the Fire TV Cube offers a slick way to control your TV with your voice, while serving up the best streaming services and all the smarts of Alexa in one clever package.

Well designed ; Easy setup ; Alexa functionality is well thought through

Do you really need it if you have a 4K smart TV? ; Pricey

As streaming products go, it’s hard to fault the Fire TV Cube. It unifies the key devices hooked up to your TV and presents a fast, shiny interface to pick out most of the content you might want to stream.