Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) vs Apple TV 4K (4th generation): Full Specifications Comparison
Apple has announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with the A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri, Wi-Fi 7 and a Siri Remote you can find with Find My. Here is how it compares with the 2022 Apple TV 4K, spec by spec, with US and India pricing:
Price and availability | ||
| Specification | Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) | Apple TV 4K (4th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 18, 2022 | October 13, 2026 |
| Available | November 4, 2022 | November 13, 2026 |
| Price, 64GB Wi-Fi | $129 / ₹14,900 | Not offered |
| Price, 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet | $149 / ₹16,900 | $299 / ₹39,900 |
| Models | 2 | 1 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Software at launch | tvOS 16 | tvOS 27 |
Design | ||
| Height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Width | 93 mm | 93.24 mm |
| Depth | 93 mm | 93.24 mm |
| Weight | 208 g (Wi-Fi), 214 g (Ethernet) | 217 g |
| Fan | No, fanless | No info |
| Power supply | Built in | Built in |
Chip and storage | ||
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A19 |
| CPU | Up to 50% faster than 2nd gen | Up to 50% faster than 3rd gen |
| GPU | Up to 30% faster than 2nd gen | Up to 2x faster than 3rd gen |
| AV1 hardware decoder | No | Yes |
| Secure Exclaves | No | Yes |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB | 128GB |
Video | ||
| Maximum output | 4K at 60 fps | 4K at 60 fps |
| Dolby Vision | Profile 5 | Profiles 8.1 and 5 |
| HDR10+ | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10 | Yes | Yes |
| HLG | Yes | Yes |
| AV1 | No | Yes |
| VP9 | Not listed | Yes |
| HEVC (H.265) | Yes | Yes |
| H.264 (AVC) | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Media Switching | Yes | Yes |
| 21:9 aspect ratio | Yes | Yes |
| Photo formats | HEIF, JPEG, GIF, TIFF | HEIF, JPEG, GIF, TIFF |
Audio | ||
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital 5.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Lossless formats | Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV | Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV |
| Compressed formats | AAC, HE-AAC, MP3 | AAC, HE-AAC, MP3 |
| ARC and eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HomePod home theater | Stereo pair | 4-speaker surround |
Ports and wireless | ||
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit, Ethernet model only | Gigabit |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6 |
| Thread | Ethernet model only | Yes |
| IR receiver | Yes | Yes |
Siri | ||
| Microphones on the box | None | 3, with voice isolation |
| Hands-free Siri | No | Yes |
| Siri button on the remote | Yes | Yes |
| Siri AI | Beta | Beta |
Siri Remote | ||
| Included remote | 3rd generation | 4th generation |
| Height | 136 mm | 136 mm |
| Width | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Depth | 9.25 mm | 9.25 mm |
| Weight | 66 g | 69.6 g |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6 |
| Find My | Yes | Yes |
| Precision Finding | No | Yes |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Battery life | Months per charge | No info |
| Controls your TV | IR or HDMI-CEC | IR or HDMI-CEC |
| Sold separately | $59 / ₹5,900 | Yes |
Smart home | ||
| Home hub | Yes | Yes |
| HomeKit Secure Video | Yes | Yes |
| AI camera activity descriptions | No | Yes |
Compatibility | ||
| TVs | HD and 4K with HDMI | HD and 4K with HDMI |
| Bluetooth keyboards | Yes | Yes |
| Game controllers | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI cable in the box | No | No |
Accessibility | ||
| VoiceOver | Yes | Yes |
| Zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Hover Text | Yes | Yes |
| Increase Contrast | Yes | Yes |
| Reduce Motion | Yes | Yes |
| Captions and SDH | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Descriptions | Yes | Yes |
| Siri and Dictation | Yes | Yes |
| Type to Siri | Yes | Yes |
| Switch Control | Yes | Yes |
| Larger Type | No | Yes |
Power and environment | ||
| Line voltage | 100V to 240V AC | 100V to 240V AC |
| Frequency | 50Hz to 60Hz | 50Hz to 60Hz |
| Operating temperature | 0° to 35° C | 0° to 35° C |
| Storage temperature | -20° to 45° C | -20° to 45° C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% |
| Tested altitude | Up to 3,000 m | Up to 3,000 m |
In the box | ||
| Apple TV 4K | Yes | Yes |
| Siri Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Power cord | Yes | Yes |
Materials | ||
| Recycled aluminium, thermal module | 80% | 80% |
| Recycled aluminium, remote | 100% | 100% |
| Recycled gold plating and tin solder | 100%, multiple boards | 100%, all Apple boards |
| Recycled copper in boards | Not listed | 100% |
| Recycled rare earths in magnets | Not listed | 100% |
| Fibre-based packaging | 90% or more | 100% |