Amazon Fire TV 50 Inch 4-Series: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: Amazon’s own budget 4K television range, sold in 43, 50 and 55 inch sizes, running Fire TV with Alexa.
- Key specifications: 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz; HDR10 and HLG, no Dolby Vision; 300 nits peak; 3 HDMI 2.0 plus 1 HDMI 2.1 eARC; 8W + 8W speakers (Tech Advisor).
- Suits: Casual viewing and streaming on a tight budget.
- Skip if: You want strong HDR or wide viewing angles.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises one independent test, published by Tech Advisor on 4 May 2023 and carried out on the 55 inch model, checked 19 October 2026. Amazon is the maker and seller, so we found no separate maker page to open.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 43, 50 and 55 inch. The review tested the 55 inch | [1] |
| Panel | LED, standard backlight, no full-array local dimming; 3840 x 2160; 60Hz | [1] |
| HDR | HDR10 and HLG only; no Dolby Vision; peak brightness 300 nits | [1] |
| Ports | 3 x HDMI 2.0 and 1 x HDMI 2.1 eARC, USB (media playback only) | [1] |
| Sound | Dolby Digital Plus, 8W + 8W | [1] |
| Smart features | Fire TV with Alexa (the remote’s Alexa button is needed); Bluetooth; AirPlay; Freeview Play tuner in the UK | [1] |
| UK launch price (50 inch) | £499.99 at the time of the review; discounts of up to 14% in the UK | [1] |
| Warranty | One year standard | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Tech Advisor’s cons were limited viewing angles with washed-out colour off-centre, low brightness for HDR, a short warranty, an interface that can lag, and ads on the Fire TV home screen [1].
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “fire tv” on 19 October 2026. The first page of results showed no Amazon television [2]. We could not check the other pages of results, so check the list again for the exact model.
Questions people ask
Does it support Dolby Vision?
No. Tech Advisor lists HDR10 and HLG only [1].
Can I use Alexa hands-free?
No. The reviewer says the remote’s Alexa button is required [1].
What is the warranty?
One year standard, per the review [1].
Alternatives
- Toshiba 50UF3D: A 50 inch Fire TV with Dolby Vision. See our separate page.
- Other TVs and audio: See our TV and audio hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits budget buyers who mainly stream and watch in normal room light. The review is from 2023 and covered the 55 inch, so check the current price and specification. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Amazon Fire TV 4-Series Review: Underwhelming Ultra HD, Tech Advisor. Dated 4 May 2023, techadvisor.com. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.