What is the difference between Fire TV Cube 1st and 2nd generation? You can’t tell just by looking at it as they look identical. The major differences are the processor, more 4k HDR format support, including Dolby Vision and onboard TV commands. Other than that, all other features and specs are the same.
See chart below. Differences are highlighted.
| Fire TV Cube 1st Gen | Fire TV Cube 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Amlogic s905z | Amlogic S922z |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5GHz | Hexa-core (Quad-core at up to 2.2GHz + Dual-core at up to 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T820-MP2 | ARM Mali G52-MP6, 800MHz |
| Video Resolution | 720p/1080p/2160p | 720p/1080p/2160p |
| Frames Per Second (FPS) | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Storage | 16 GB Internal | 16 GB Internal |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Ports | HDMI 2.0a, Power, Micro USB, Wired Infrared support | HDMI 2.0a, Power, Micro USB, Wired Infrared support |
| Amazon Alexa Voice Control | Cloud | On-board for most TV Commands |
| Optional Voice Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Support | Dolby Atmos, 7.1 Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, 7.1 Surround Sound |
| Microphones | 8 | 8 |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band) |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | Port Included | Port included |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 + LE | Bluetooth 4.2 + LE |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) Support | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Atmos Support | Dolby Atmos, 7.1 Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, 7.1 Surround Sound |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 3.4” x 3.0” | 3.4” x 3.4” x 3.0” |
| Operating System | Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1) | Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1) |
| Weight | 16.4 oz. | 16.4 oz. |
