Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022)

Lightning quick navigation Gorgeous Audio and Video output Feature-packed Extremely Powerful Intuitive, uncluttered interface

Several features exclusive to Apple users

“What it does, it does better than anything else”

Excellent picture ; Expressive sound ; Responsive user interface

Limited physical connectivity

The latest generation Apple TV 4K has a more powerful processor and a lower price – making this a no-brainer

Match frame rate and HDR output options ; Siri remote now has USB-C charging ; HDR10+ high dynamic range support

Pricey for a streamer ; Many features aimed squarely at Apple users

The new Apple TV 4K isn’t exactly a radical re-imagining of the company’s streaming box, but it’s smaller (slightly) and adds a few new features such as HDR10+ high dynamic range support, USB-C charging on the included Siri Remote, and the company’s...

Fast, responsive performance ; Deep integration with Apple devices and services ; Apple AirPlay 2

Pricey ; Confusing overlap of Apple tvOS and Apple TV app features ; Using Siri requires speaking into the remote

Despite a drop in price and a boost in performance, the third-generation Apple TV 4K is still an expensive media streamer that's best suited for Apple-centric households.

Great performance ; HDR10+ support ; Excellent features if you're an Apple user ; Siri is handy ; Lighter design

Design hasn't moved on much ; Netflix still not fully integrated ; Most features require Apple devices or subscriptions ; Expensive compared to competition

Is the Apple TV 4K (2022) the set-top box you should buy above all others? If you are an Apple user and Apple service subscriber then absolutely, it offers a great performance and experience with plenty on offer. If you just want a set-top box or stick...

Apple ecosystem integration is peerless ; Cheaper than before ; HDR10+ support

Expensive ; Not much new this time

Overall, this isn’t a huge update for the Apple TV 4K. It was already the best TV streamer on the market for iPhone owners, and already one of the most expensive streamers available – neither of those things has changed.

Fastest CPU, GPU in TV box ; Best TV operating system ; Continuous tvOS updates ; Frame, dynamic range matching ; HDMI eARC + wireless audio ; Rich app catalog, Arcade games ; Very low power consumption ; First device with HDMI 2.1 QMS (later)

Binned A15 Bionic ; No AV1 hardware decoding ; 128GB bug prevents game installation ; Only 128GB version has Thread, Ethernet ; No 4K120 support

Excellent app support and quality

No remote finder solution

Unless you own a Samsung TV and are obsessive about optimal HDR, there’s no reason to upgrade from another Apple TV 4K model. But if you’re an iPhone user who’s been using an older Apple TV HD, a game console, or (heaven forbid) your TV’s built-in apps...