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Apple TV 4K (2022) vs. Apple TV 4K (2021) vs. Apple TV 4K (2017) vs. Apple TV HD

19 Oct 2022 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple has unveiled the third generation of Apple TV 4K. Here is how it compares in terms of specifications and features to the previous Apple TV boxes.

Changes in the 2022 version compared to the 2021 version are marked in orange.

Apple TV specifications

Apple TV 4K (2022)Apple TV 4K (2021)Apple TV 4K (2017)Apple TV HD (2015)
DesignBoxBoxBoxBox
Dimensions (HxWxD)3.1 x 9.3 x 9.3 cm3.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm3.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm3.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm
Weight208 / 214 g425 g425 g425 g
CoolingPassive (heatsink)Active (fan)Active (fan)Passive (heatsink)
HardwareApple TV 4K (2022)Apple TV 4K (2021)Apple TV 4K (2017)Apple TV HD (2015)
System chip (SoC)A15 BionicA12 BionicA10XA8
Technology node5nm7nm10nm20nm
RAM4GB (LPDDR4X)3GB (LPDDR4X)3GB (LPDDR4)2GB (LPDDR3)
Storage64/128GB32/64GB32/64GB32/64GB
Storage typeNVMe SSDNVMe SSDNVMe SSDSSD
Video/audioApple TV 4K (2022)Apple TV 4K (2021)Apple TV 4K (2017)Apple TV HD (2015)
HDMI versionHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0bHDMI 1.4
HDMI 2.1 QMS?
Video outHDMI
Up to 4K60 DV
HDMI
Up to 4K60 DV
HDMI
Up to 4K60 DV
HDMI
Up to 1080p60
Video decoding4K60 DV / HDR10 / HDR10+
4K60 SDR
4K60 DV / HDR10
4K60 SDR
4K30 DV / HDR10
4K60 SDR

1080p60 SDR
Video codecsHEVC
MPEG4
MPEG2
HEVC
MPEG4
MPEG2
HEVC
MPEG4
MPEG2
HEVC
MPEG4
MPEG2
HDR formatsHDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDR10
Dolby Vision
HDR10
Dolby Vision
-
HDMI eARC/ARC (all TV audio to HomePod)
Audio outHDMI
Bluetooth
WiFi (AirPlay 2)
WiFi (Home Theater)
HDMI
Bluetooth
WiFi (AirPlay 2)
WiFi (Home Theater)
HDMI
Bluetooth
WiFi (AirPlay 2)
WiFi (Home Theater)
HDMI
Bluetooth
WiFi (AirPlay 2)
Audio codecse-AC-3 (DD+)
AC-3 (DD)
FLAC
Apple Lossless
MP3
HE-AAC
AIFF
WAV
e-AC-3 (DD+)
AC-3 (DD)
FLAC
Apple Lossless
MP3
HE-AAC
AIFF
WAV
e-AC-3 (DD+)
AC-3 (DD)
FLAC
Apple Lossless
MP3
HE-AAC
AIFF
WAV
e-AC-3 (DD+)
AC-3 (DD)
FLAC
Apple Lossless
MP3
HE-AAC
AIFF
WAV
Dolby AtmosDecoding
Output: HDMI (MAT 2.0) or WiFi (to HomePod)
Decoding
Output: HDMI (MAT 2.0) or WiFi (to HomePod)
Decoding
Output: HDMI (MAT 2.0) or WiFi (to HomePod)
-
Spatial Audio w/ AirPods
 OS & featuresApple TV 4K (2022)Apple TV 4K (2021)Apple TV 4K (2017)Apple TV HD (2015)
OS (at launch)tvOS 16.1tvOS 14.5tvOS 11tvOS 9
OS (latest supported)tvOS 16.1tvOS 16.1tvOS 16.1tvOS 16.1
Match frame rate
Match HDR/SDR-
Color Balance calibration
AirPlay 2
HomeKit
Siri
 ConnectivityApple TV 4K (2022)Apple TV 4K (2021)Apple TV 4K (2017)Apple TV HD (2015)
Remote controlSiri Remote 2022
USB-C port
Siri Remote 2021
Lightning port
Siri Remote
Lightning port
Siri Remote
Lightning port
TV controlHDMI CEC + infraredHDMI CEC + infraredHDMI CEC + infraredHDMI CEC + infrared
Ethernet1000 Mb/s (only 128GB version)1000 Mb/s1000 Mb/s100 Mb/s
WiFiWiFi 6 (ax) with 2x2 MIMOWiFi 6 (ax) with MIMOWiFi 5 (ac)WiFi 5 (ac)
Thread (only 128GB version)
Matter
Bluetooth5.05.05.04.0
Controller supportPS5/PS4
Xbox One/Series
Nintendo
MFI
PS5/PS4
Xbox One/Series
Nintendo
MFI
PS5/PS4
Xbox One/Series
Nintendo
MFI
PS5/PS4
Xbox One/Series
Nintendo
MFI
ServicesApple TV 4K (2022)Apple TV 4K (2021)Apple TV 4K (2017)Apple TV HD (2015)
Apple App Store
Apple TV+
Apple Arcade
Apple Music
Apple Fitness+
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Also read: 2019 Shield TV vs. 2015 Shield TV vs. 2017 Shield TV

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