A streaming stick is one of the cheapest ways to make an old TV feel new again. We went through Megastore76’s current streaming stick stock — real listings, real prices — to find eight picks that actually make sense, from a £9.95 budget Firestick to a £59.95 top-tier Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
What actually matters before you buy
- Resolution: most sticks here support 4K Ultra HD, but the Roku Streaming Stick 2025 is HD only. If your TV is 4K, pick a 4K-capable stick to actually use that screen.
- Wi-Fi generation: Wi-Fi 6 models (the 4K Plus and 4K Max) handle 4K streaming more smoothly on busy home networks with lots of connected devices — the older/basic sticks use standard Wi-Fi, which is still fine on a typical single-TV setup.
- Platform lock-in: Fire TV sticks are built around Amazon’s ecosystem and Alexa. The Android TV Stick S02 runs Google Play instead, and the Roku runs its own simple, app-agnostic interface. If you’re not invested in Amazon’s ecosystem, either alternative is worth considering.
- Bluetooth for accessories: if you want to pair headphones or a game controller directly to the stick (rather than through your TV), check for Bluetooth support specifically — not every basic stick includes it.
- Power supply: most streaming sticks need their own USB power source, not just the TV’s HDMI port. Older TVs without a powered USB port will need the stick’s included power adapter plugged into a wall socket.
Streaming sticks in stock right now (compared)
| Streaming stick | Price | Standout feature | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Stick TV 4K (Basic) | £9.95 | 4K Ultra HD, voice remote | The cheapest way into 4K Fire TV streaming |
| Android TV Stick 4K S02 | £19.99 | Runs Android TV, Google Play access | Anyone who wants Google’s app ecosystem instead of Amazon’s |
| Fire TV Stick F3 | £23.50–£25.99 | Bluetooth for headphones & controllers | Pairing accessories directly to the stick (listed twice, same model) |
| Roku Streaming Stick 2025 | £28.99 | Simple, app-agnostic Roku interface | Anyone who prefers Roku’s platform over Fire TV or Android TV (HD only, not 4K) |
| Fire TV Stick 4K Plus | £34.89 | Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, 8GB storage | A faster, richer picture on a busy home network |
| Fire Stick TV 4K (1st Gen, Unboxed) | £38.50 | 4K Ultra HD, open-box pricing | Adding smart streaming to an older TV cheaply |
| Fire TV Stick 4K Select (Latest Gen) | £39.99 | Built-in Alexa, latest-gen hardware | A well-rounded all-in-one upgrade |
| Fire TV Stick 4K Max Gen 2 | £59.95 | Wi-Fi 6, Alexa, Amazon’s fastest stick | The strongest performance on this list |
Prices and stock shown are correct as of 30 August 2026 and are pulled directly from live Megastore76 listings — always check the current price and availability on the product page before buying, as reseller stock changes daily. Also in stock: a 1M USB power cable (£3.98) — a handy spare if your TV doesn’t have a powered USB port for the stick’s adapter.
Our picks by use case
Just want to try 4K streaming cheaply: the basic Fire Stick TV 4K at £9.95 covers the essentials without the extras.
Don’t want to be locked into Amazon: the Android TV Stick S02 runs full Android TV with Google Play access instead of Amazon’s Fire OS — a genuinely different app ecosystem at a similar price to the basic Firestick.
Want to pair a controller or headphones directly: the Fire TV Stick F3’s Bluetooth support connects accessories straight to the stick rather than routing through your TV.
Prefer Roku’s simple menu system: the Roku Streaming Stick 2025 is the only non-Fire, non-Android option here — just note it’s HD, not 4K, so it’s best matched to an HD TV or as a simple secondary-room stick.
Have a busy home network with lots of devices: the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus’s Wi-Fi 6 support (plus Dolby Vision for picture quality) handles congestion better than the standard-Wi-Fi sticks.
Upgrading an older TV on a budget: the 1st Gen Fire Stick, sold unboxed, is the most affordable way to add proper 4K smart streaming to a TV that doesn’t already have it.
Want the newest hardware with Alexa built in: the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is the latest-generation model in stock, with Alexa voice control included as standard.
Want the best performance available: the Fire TV Stick 4K Max Gen 2 combines Wi-Fi 6 with Amazon’s fastest current streaming hardware — the top pick if speed and smooth playback matter most.
FAQs
Do I need a 4K TV to use a 4K streaming stick? No — a 4K stick works fine on an HD TV, it just won’t output above your TV’s actual resolution. There’s no harm in buying a 4K-capable stick even if you plan to upgrade your TV later.
What’s the real difference between the Fire Stick generations? Newer generations add faster processors, Wi-Fi 6 support, and sometimes more onboard storage for apps — the viewing experience (which streaming apps you can use) is largely the same across generations, but navigation and app-loading speed improve with newer hardware.
Is Roku or Android TV better than Fire TV? They’re different, not strictly better or worse. Fire TV has the deepest Alexa integration and the widest third-party app support; Roku’s interface is famously simple and treats every streaming app equally; Android TV gives you the full Google Play store. Pick based on which ecosystem you already use, not raw specs.
Why are two listings showing different prices for the same stick? The Fire TV Stick F3 is listed by more than one seller through eBay at slightly different prices — worth checking both before buying.
Buying through Megastore76’s eBay storefront
All the streaming sticks above are part of Megastore76’s wider eBay-listed catalogue. If you want to see the other categories we carry — wireless earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, robot vacuums and chargers — our guide to shopping Megastore76 on eBay covers how we pick what goes in the store.
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