Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021)

Snappy performance ; Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos ; Much improved remote control

Expensive

“With a better remote and a faster CPU, it's still a pricey way to stream movies.”

Improved remote ; Plenty of useful features including AirPlay, HomeKit, and Siri ; Dolby Vision support ; Comes with a free year of Apple TV+

Expensive ; Interface and remote tend to funnel you into the Apple TV app

The second-generation Apple TV 4K is overpriced, but it remains an excellent media streamer, especially if you use the company's other products and services.

Superior speed, polish, and remote control ; No interface-cluttering ads or aggressive data collection ; Siri and the TV app help make sense of streaming

No hands-free voice control ; Hybrid touchpad directional pad can feel awkward ; It's still pretty expensive for a streaming player

So far, I’ve described the broad strokes of what makes the Apple TV 4K so pleasant. But the device is also packed with little bells and whistles that help it stand out from other streaming platforms.

And that’s not nothing; I personally already owned the first Apple TV 4K for that deep integration. But that model still functions at such a high level that I don’t feel an urgent need to lay down almost $200 to upgrade. Not when I can get the best...

4K content still looks great now with High frame rate HDR/Dolby Vision support ; Wi-Fi 6 and ARC/eARC support ; Great selection of apps and streaming services on tvOS ; Voice control on Siri remote still works well and reliably ; Integrates well with...

tvOS has some weird quirks (like the app deletion flow) ; More expensive than comparable 4K streaming players ; No HDMI cable in the box

Overall, the Apple TV 4K (2021) is still a great device for those intertwined in the Apple ecosystem. But it’s becoming harder to justify the cost of this device since there are other streaming players that are a third of the cost and have the same 4K...

Faster and with support for better picture and sound quality, like Dolby Atmos. The Siri remote control is a big step forward, and many will benefit from the color calibration of the TV. HomeKit users will love Apple TV 4.

No more than 64 GB storage and does not support download. Some features require multiple Apple products.

The new edition of Apple TV 4K is far from a revolution. Those who have the predecessor from 2017, hardly need to replace it, but they migh want to buy the new Siri remote control. Which is the biggest advancement with the new Apple TV 4K. We are...

New Siri Remote is stellar ; Excellent ecosystem of streaming apps ; A very capable gaming platform

Expensive ; Same design as the last Apple TV 4K ; Most significant change is the new Siri Remote

If you haven't invested in Apple's streaming ecosystem, the 2nd-gen Apple TV 4K offers a great opportunity to dive in

Excellent app selection ; Fantastic picture ; Wide HDR and audio support ; Vastly improved remote

It is expensive when streaming sticks are so cheap ; Minor upgrade over previous model

High-frame-rate HDR support Re-designed Siri remote Thread smart home technology built-in

Expensive Doesn’t work with Android

The Apple TV 4K (2021) is a slick streaming device, which can play 4K video in HDR and Dolby Vision, and supports high-frame-rate HDR to make fast action and sports look smooth and clear. The revamped Siri remote is a pleasure to use, and there are...