Extensive selection of apps and streaming services
Good picture and sound quality
Ethernet and thread only on the 128 GB model
If you're not satisfied with the app capabilities of your TV, the Apple TV 4K is one of the best options for equipping a TV with sophisticated and well-functioning streaming functions.The wide range of apps, the fast-as-an-arrow interface and the sophisticated operation are already convincing in themselves. The advantages become even clearer if you already rely partly or completely on Apple hardware...
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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseJanuary 2023
full format support
AV1 decoding
AV output configurable
LAN only with the 128-GByte model
The A15 Bionic SoC in the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K is mainly interesting for gaming, but it consumes up to 30 per cent less power than the processor of the previous year's model. HDR10+ has been added as a streaming format; the box was already capable of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos...
Very good96/100
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseJanuary 2023
Excellent picture and sound quality
Rich selection of high-quality apps
Operation
Siri Remote
Thread support (large model)
No Ethernet and thread in the cheaper model
Excellent set-top box that scores with improved performance in the current hardware generation
Very good94/100
Computer BildSingle testReleaseDecember 2022
Flawless picture and sound quality
Very good media selection
Recommendations partly confusing
The new Apple TV 4K and the Fire TV Cube stand out from many smart TVs with their high operating speed and huge streaming selection. In addition, there are useful smart home functions. Amazon wins the test by a razor-thin margin with hands-free control and more connections.
