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TV 4K (1st generation)
Apple's first TV 4K adds Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback to a tvOS box with an A10X Fusion chip, Gigabit Ethernet and a rechargeable Siri Remote.
Model history · 5 models, 2007–2017
- 2007TV (1st generation)Compare
- 2010TV (2nd generation)Compare
- 2012TV (3rd generation)Compare
- 2015TV HDCompare
- 2017TV 4K (1st generation)
- Type
- Box
- Resolution
- 4K
- HDR
- HDR10, Dolby Vision
- Software
- tvOS
What reviewers say
Time and TechRadar praise the detailed 4K HDR picture and convenient integration with iPhones and iPads, while finding the price high against rival streamers. TechRadar also likes the responsive remote and HomeKit features but reports occasional interface delays and inaccurate Siri recognition. Its later update covers Dolby Atmos, which was added after launch.
From time.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Resolution
- 4K
- HDR
- HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Video
- H.264/HEVC SDR up to 2160p at 60 fps, Main/Main 10 profile; HEVC Dolby Vision Profile 5 and HDR10 Main 10 up to 2160p; HD and UHD TVs supported through HDMI
- HDR
- Dolby Vision and HDR10; requires a compatible HDR television and content
- Audio
- Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Atmos; Atmos support added with tvOS 12 after launch; AAC, HE-AAC v1, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF and WAV playback
Performance
- Software
- tvOS
- Chip details
- Apple A10X Fusion with 64-bit architecture
- Storage
- 32 or 64 GB internal storage
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Smart home hub
- Yes
- Voice remote
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI 2.0a, Gigabit Ethernet and power inlet; HDMI cable sold separately; protected content requires HDCP
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO and simultaneous 2.4/5 GHz operation; Bluetooth 5.0; IR receiver; AirPlay from compatible Apple devices
- Smart home
- HomeKit home hub for remote access and automated accessory control
- Remote
- Siri Remote with touch surface, voice control, Bluetooth 4.0, IR transmitter, accelerometer and three-axis gyro; Lightning charging; 124 × 38 × 6.3 mm, 45 g; rechargeable battery rated for months of typical daily use
Design
- Type
- Box
- Power
- Built-in mains power supply; remote charges by USB computer connection or a separate power adapter
- Size
- 35 × 98 × 98 mm; 425 g
- In the box
- TV 4K, Siri Remote, power cord, Lightning-to-USB cable and documentation
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback
- Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi
- HomeKit hub and AirPlay support
Cons
- HDMI cable supplied separately
- No USB connection for user accessories
- Touchpad remote rather than a directional button pad
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Resolution | HDR | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box | 4K | HDR10 | Fire OS | Oct 2017 | |
| Box | 4K | HDR10 | Roku OS | Oct 2017 | |
| Box | 4K | HDR10 | Fire OS | Jun 2018 |
Previous model: TV HD. Newer model: TV 4K (2nd generation).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/111929
- apple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-…
- apple.com/newsroom/2018/06/apple-tv-4k-delivers-highest-quality-cinematic-exper…
- time.com/4950370/apple-tv-4k-review
- techradar.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k
Photo: cdsassets.apple.com
- Apple TV 4K (1st generation) with Siri Remote and a television showing the Apple TV interface: Official Apple product photograph of the named Apple TV configuration; complete supplied canvas and background preserved.
- Apple TV 4K (1st generation) and Siri Remote shown from above: Official Apple product photograph of the named Apple TV configuration; complete supplied canvas and background preserved.
- Apple TV 4K (1st generation) with Siri Remote and a television showing the supplied tvOS 12 interface: Official Apple product photograph of the named Apple TV configuration; complete supplied canvas and background preserved.
