New Apple TV 4K with A15, HDR10+, more storage debuts
Apple has announced two versions of an updated Apple TV 4K with A15 processor, with varying networking and storage options.
Updated Apple TV 4K has an A15 Bionic processor
The Apple TV 4K got a slight spec bump and price change on Tuesday. The two versions differ by port availability and internal storage.
The base storage has increased from 32GB to 64GB. This model is missing an Ethernet port, but has the A15 Bionic and other features included with tvOS. This lower-end model starts at $129.
The more premium model has 128GB of storage, Gigabit Ethernet, and Thread networking. Matter support is also tied to this model, so users who need a home hub for Matter accessories need to get this $149 option.
"Apple TV 4K is the ultimate way for Apple users to enjoy their favorite entertainment on the biggest screen in the home, and now it is more powerful than ever," said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The new Apple TV 4K is unlike anything else out there, given its seamless connection to other Apple devices, ease of use, and access to amazing Apple content. It offers something for everyone in the family to love."
Apple claims the A15 Bionic will provide up to 50% more CPU performance and 30% GPU performance over the previous Apple TV 4K model. It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Both models go on sale on November 4. The lower-priced model without Thread and Ethernet starts at $129.
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Updated Apple TV 4K has an A15 Bionic processor
The Apple TV 4K got a slight spec bump and price change on Tuesday. The two versions differ by port availability and internal storage.
The base storage has increased from 32GB to 64GB. This model is missing an Ethernet port, but has the A15 Bionic and other features included with tvOS. This lower-end model starts at $129.
The more premium model has 128GB of storage, Gigabit Ethernet, and Thread networking. Matter support is also tied to this model, so users who need a home hub for Matter accessories need to get this $149 option.
"Apple TV 4K is the ultimate way for Apple users to enjoy their favorite entertainment on the biggest screen in the home, and now it is more powerful than ever," said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The new Apple TV 4K is unlike anything else out there, given its seamless connection to other Apple devices, ease of use, and access to amazing Apple content. It offers something for everyone in the family to love."
Apple claims the A15 Bionic will provide up to 50% more CPU performance and 30% GPU performance over the previous Apple TV 4K model. It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Both models go on sale on November 4. The lower-priced model without Thread and Ethernet starts at $129.
Read on AppleInsider
Comments
But 149 USD is right there on the website.
In effect, the old entry level model is the way to go for most people, and if you want the new one you should really only be considering the $150 one. The new entry level one is basically an expensive Roku.
What's not to like?
Ethernet scores over WIFI if only because when I change WiFI routers/access-point locations/distribution strategies (for creating a firewall between my home gear and my work gear most recently), the Ethernet connected devices don't care. The only reason I want WiFi in the house is for smartphones, tablets, laptops. But VOIP phones, home computers, connected cameras, printers, electronic/embedded projects, TVs and set-top boxes can all be Ethernet connected. I like it that way. DHCP and having the routers know the IP addresses of every wired device is most excellent. Even changing Ethernet equipment doesn't lose the Ethernet access for each wired device.
Getting rid of Ethernet in the set top box is a mistake from my perspective. The good news is that I already have the one 4K AppleTV I need for now and it doesn't appear that they added any feature I was looking for so I will put off buying at this time. I could imagine adding a 4K AppleTV elsewhere in the house and that will give me pause. Right now my portable/bedroom/office Apple TV is a 1K unit.
The more Thread devices throughout the home, the more reliable the network.