Apple TV 4K (4th generation) review

Apple's fourth-generation box is the most capable player we compared. Apple lists the A19 chip, 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 7, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 and Thread, and it plays Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos. The new part is Siri AI, which listens through three far-field microphones, so you can ask for a show or dim the lights without picking up the remote. The Siri Remote charges over USB-C and can be found with Find My. For the use case behind this list, Apple says the box streams live TV from YouTube TV, Hulu and Sling TV, plus Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max and ESPN apps. AirPods pair for private listening, and two sets can connect with separate volume. The catch is price: $299.00 is three times the Roku Ultra offer, there is no HDMI cable in the box, and this model was on pre-order when we checked. If you live in Apple's ecosystem, it is the box to buy.

Who it is for

Viewers who want the fastest, most polished box and already use an iPhone, AirPods or HomePod.

Price

$299.00 on the Apple US store (pre-order, available from November 13).

$299.00 Get 3 months of Apple TV free when you buy an Apple TV 4K.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• A19 chip that Apple says has up to 50 percent faster CPU performance than the previous generation
• Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos
• 128GB storage, Wi-Fi 7, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 and Thread
• Siri AI with three far-field microphones for hands-free voice control
• Siri Remote with USB-C charging and Find My with Precision Finding

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Strongest processor and widest format support on this list
• Strength: Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7 both built in
• Strength: Works as a smart home hub for HomeKit and Matter accessories
• Weakness: $299.00 is the highest price here, tied with Nvidia's box
• Weakness: HDMI cable is sold separately
• Weakness: The 4th generation was on pre-order when we checked, shipping from November 13

Key facts

• Price: $299.00
• Chip: A19
• Storage: 128GB
• HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
• Wired network: Gigabit Ethernet

Where it ranks

Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is No. 1 in our Best Streaming Devices verdict.