The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series offers 4K resolution, high contrast ratio, and black levels, making it a great option for casual users looking for a TV on a strict budget. But enthusiasts will be disappointed by its poor upscaling and lack of local dimming.
First released back in late 2021, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series is a budget-level 4K HDR model that boasts a VA panel for providing deep black levels and high contrast. Unlike some of the best TVs available in the market today, it only features a 60Hz non-VRR panel.
And when it comes to ports, unlike the best 4K TVs available on the market today, it only has four HDMI 2.0 ports with an eARC and doesn’t have HDMI 2.1 for better compatibility with current-gen consoles and newer graphics cards. Other ports include a 3.5 mm and an optical audio jack.
All models of the Fire TV Omni Series support HDR 10 and HLG, but only the 65/75-inch models support Dolby Vision IQ. And it features two 8-watt speakers for providing a convincing stereo effect. However, for an FHD TV, check our Hisense A4 TV review.
Consensus
our Verdict
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series models are a great option for users looking for a budget 4K TV if you don’t need a high peak brightness.
It sports four HDMI 2.0 ports and has a VA panel with excellent black levels, thanks to a high 7140:1 native contrast ratio. It handles reflections fairly well.
HDR adds nothing for movies or games, as it can’t get very bright and lacks a wide color gamut. It lacks local dimming for boosting HDR and black levels.
And it does not upscale lower resolution content well. The Omni Series models also have a tested 15.2 ms to avoid ghosting, which is on the low end in the market.
Reason to Buy
Relatively high contrast ratio
The TV delivers great nighttime viewing with rich, deep blacks thanks to its 7140:1 native contrast ratio, which is among the best tested. However, the absence of a local dimming feature keeps the backlight consistently on, adversely impacting contrast.
Average refresh rate
Its 60Hz refresh rate is adequate for administrative tasks and browsing the net but falls short for competitive gameplay. Moreover, there are no advanced gaming features like VRR support for tear-free screens.
Good input lag
Casual gamers will appreciate its smooth 10.7 ms (4K at 60Hz) input lag, which ranks in the top third of our tested TVs. However, competitive gamers will fare better with an even lower input lag.
Reason to Avoid
Below-par picture quality and low peak brightness
Haloing is visible around some content, and it struggles to display lifelike images since its color gamut is limited to only 75.64% coverage on DCI P3 xy. Although bright enough to reduce glare, its 342 nits peak brightness, testing higher than just 30% of our tested TVs, is mediocre for a truly immersive HDR experience.
Slow response time
Fast-moving visuals may display prominent black smearing, which is a distracting, elongated tail behind swiftly moving objects, attributed to its comparatively sluggish 15.2 ms response time.
Poor off-center viewing
Even a slight shift off-center while watching movies results in faded image quality as colors wash out at a mere 27°, making it challenging to enjoy family movie gatherings.
Amazon Fire TV Omni Series Specs
Backlight Type
Direct Lit
Display Type
LED
HDMI Inputs
4
HDR Format
HDR10
LED Panel Type
LED
Max Resolution
3840 x 2160 (4k)
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Screen size
43", 50", 55", 65", 75"
Smart Platform
Fire TV
Sync Technology
No
VRR
No
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Test Results
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First released back in late 2021, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series is a budget-level 4K HDR model that boasts a VA panel for providing…
First released back in late 2021, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series is a budget-level 4K HDR model that boasts a VA panel for providing deep black levels and high contrast. Unlike some of the best TVs available in the market today, it only features a 60Hz non-VRR panel.
And when it comes to ports, unlike the best 4K TVs available on the market today, it only has four HDMI 2.0 ports with an eARC and doesn’t have HDMI 2.1 for better compatibility with current-gen consoles and newer graphics cards. Other ports include a 3.5 mm and an optical audio jack.
All models of the Fire TV Omni Series support HDR 10 and HLG, but only the 65/75-inch models support Dolby Vision IQ. And it features two 8-watt speakers for providing a convincing stereo effect. However, for an FHD TV, check our Hisense A4 TV review.
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While the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series models only have a peak brightness of around 288 nits, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series models feature a much better 342 nits peak brightness along with an adaptive brightness mode. It features a significantly better native contrast ratio of 7140:1 in comparison to the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series’ 6075:1 contrast. In addition, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series units offer 65-inch and 75-inch models, while the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series caps out at 55 inches. And those larger versions of the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series also support Dolby Vision IQ HDR, which is lacking on the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series models. If you want to know about the compared model, then make sure to take a look at our Amazon Fire TV 4-Series review.
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