My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Amazon Fire TV 2-Series
The Amazon Fire TV 2-Series may serve a purpose: giving you a capable smart TV with decent features at a budget price. And with a 40% discount, the TV will be a bargain for those looking for a reliable budget TV. Right now, you can buy the 32-inch Amazon Fire TV 2-Series for $119.99 (originally $199.99) and the 40-inch Fire TV for $178.99 (originally $249.99). Here’s what you can expect from this TV.
When it comes to budget TVs, the bar is low. When a TV offers even decent features, it puts it ahead of the rest, and the Amazon Fire TV 2-Series offers many of them. Because it’s a Fire TV, it comes preloaded with Fire TV OS, making it a smart TV that can stream your phone or computer and download apps to stream your favorite shows and movies. Fire TVs can also run Kodi , software that allows you to stream any show or movie for free. If you don’t want to go through this process, you can simply stream the live TV channels that come with your TV.
If you’re deciding between 32- and 40-inch TVs, keep in mind that there’s more to consider than just screen size. The 32-inch TV only supports 720p HD resolution, while the 40-inch TV only supports 1080p Full HD. Both TVs have a 60Hz refresh rate and can be wall-mounted using the 200mm by 10mm VESA mounting holes on the back of the TV. In terms of ports, you get digital optical audio output, Ethernet, USB 2.0, coaxial cable for live TV, three HDMI 1.4 ports (one with ARC support), an IR emitter, and a headphone jack. The Amazon Alexa remote control is actually decent and allows you to control your TV using your voice. It’s better than lower-end Fire TV Stick remotes because you can control the volume with it.
The Amazon Fire TV 2-Series won’t blow your mind, but its price and features give you good value for money.