Amazon launched a new generation of Fire TVs that dial up the speed compared to the outgoing models. They’re not the only smart TV to feature a proprietary streaming interface—Fire TV, in this case—but they do have the best one, in my opinion.
While I’m a big fan of Roku and Apple TV, Fire TV is above average, and I prefer it to Samsung’s and LG’s built-in streaming networks.
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At the top end of Amazon’s Fire TV lineup, the Fire TV Omni QLED Series comes in sizes from 50″ to 75″. It’s available in 50″ ($480), 55″ ($590), 65″ ($850), and 75″ ($1,200). They’re available now on pre-order and will begin shipping to customers on November 5.
As premium TVs, they support the Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats of high dynamic range video, although Amazon isn’t yet j