What is better, the 4K or the 3rd gen?

The 3rd gen user interface is noticeably slower than the 4K. The 3rd gen also has the same design flaw as the 4K for multi-speaker setups, in that it sends stereo content to the receiver in a 5.1 "wrapper" that the receiver can't process using, e.g., Dolby ProLogic; the only workaround is to set "Surround Sound" to "Dolby Digital" which has the side effect of downgrading Dolby Digital Plus content to the lower-fidelity legacy format. This flaw has been known since at least the end of 2018 yet Amazon purposefully built it into its latest device.

Is this 3rd gen 4K or just HD

Unless you have a 4K television and the content you're watching was shot in 4K, then you're only going to be viewing HD anyway so you may as well get the 3rd gen stick with the updated security, etc. Everyone is always all over the 4K simply because it says 4K but unless you have a 4K display to watch the 4K video, you're not getting 4K anyway. And most 4K televisions are not true 4K anyway.

This fire stick lower performance than my old first generation firestick. I would not buy this again. with the new fire stick my stereo sounded less powerful. it seemed like the out put or frequency coming from the stick was lower than my old fire stick (less power or what ever) I put back on the old stick and my stereo sounded great again. To me the new one is just lower end or just junk.

Will this support full 4k and HDR content or is that only on the 2 gen?

This is a 1080p streaming stick which works just fine with 4k TV. In fact if you use it with a 4k smart TV the TV itself up scales any 1080 p content to 4k resolution. So instead of using the factory 4k streaming apps provided by your smart TV manufacturer you use the 1080p fire stick and you will be surprised to find your data usage is far less than using the 4k streaming apps and you will still view content in 4k because of the 1080 up scaling processor. The reason for up scaling 1080p images to 4k is because network digital broadcasts in 1808p still at this point. So you can experience 4k without streaming in 4k. Try it and see for yourself. The savings on data usage is the best kept secret of all.

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Size	3.4” x 1.2” x 0.5” (86 x 30 x 13 mm)
Weight	1.1 oz (32.0 g)
Processor	Quad-core 1.7 GHz
GPU	IMG GE8300
Storage	8 GB internal
Wifi	Dual-band, dual-antenna wifi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard wifi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wifi networks.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy. Pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones, video game controllers, and more.
Voice support	Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included) or the free Fire TV app (available for download on Fire OS, Android, and iOS).
IR device control with included Alexa Voice Remote	The included Alexa Voice Remote can control Fire TV Stick and certain functions (such as power and volume) on a wide range of compatible IR-enabled devices, including TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers. Note: Certain functions may not be available on some IR-enabled devices.
Cloud storage	Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon.
Ports	HDMI output, micro-USB for power only.
Audio support	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+ surround sound and HDMI Audio passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos.
Video content formats supported	HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, Vp9
Output resolution supported	1080p and 720p up to 60 fps
System requirements	High-definition television with available HDMI input, internet connection via wifi, a power outlet.
TV compatibility	High-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50 Hz.
Warranty and service	90-day Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-Year and 3-Year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here.
Content availability	Certain apps and services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas and languages, and may require separate subscriptions.
Accessibility features	VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire TV features for users who are blind or visually impaired. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Text Banner consolidates onscreen text into a compact, customizable banner that appears on the screen. Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Use Audio Description for verbal descriptions of what is happening on the screen, including physical actions, facial expressions and scene changes. Captions and audio descriptions are not available for all content. You can also listen to Fire TV with compatible Bluetooth headphones. Learn more about accessibility for Fire TV.
Included in the box	Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), power cable and power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide
Software Security Updates	Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire TV, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.
Size	38 x 142 x 16 mm
Weight	43.4 g (without batteries)
Batteries	2 AAA (included)
Technology	Bluetooth
Compatibility	Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max

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