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Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen vs Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet

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Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

  • Runs tvOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps.
  • HDR / video features: Dolby Vision.
KSh 20,500In Stock
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Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB

  • Runs tvOS.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps.
KSh 35,500In Stock
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectKSh 10,500
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)KSh 8,590
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)KSh 9,000

Our quick verdict

Choose Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen for tvOS or Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB for tvOS.

Ports

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen
Both models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
HDMI 2.1

Memory / storage

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen
64GB Wi-Fi model, 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with
128GB

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Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

  • tvOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input.
  • 64GB Wi-Fi model, 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model.

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with

  • tvOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Storage: 128GB.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
BrandAppleApple

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0
PortsBoth models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input, IR receiver. 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model: built-in Gigabit EthernetHDMI 2.1; built-in Gigabit Ethernet; AC power input; IR receiver
Casting / Network FeaturesAirPlay; Apple Home hub. Thread networking: 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model onlyAirPlay; Apple Home hub; Thread networking

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Brand / ModelApple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022)Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022), Wi-Fi + Ethernet; A2843
Streamer TypeTV box / streaming media playerTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemtvOStvOS
Processor / GraphicsApple A15 BionicApple A15 Bionic
Memory / Storage64GB Wi-Fi model; 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet modelStorage: 128GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision; HDR10+; HDR10; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+; HDR10; HLG
Video Decoding / CodecsHEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10); AVC / H.264; MPEG-4HEVC / H.265 (Main / Main 10); AVC / H.264; MPEG-4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC; Apple Lossless; FLACDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; AAC; Apple Lossless; FLAC

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Streaming / Smart FeaturesSiri; Apple TV app; App Store; Apple ArcadeSiri; Apple TV app; App Store; Apple Arcade
Remote / Voice ControlSiri Remote (3rd Gen); Bluetooth 5.0; IR TV / receiver control; USB-C rechargeable batterySiri Remote (3rd Gen); Bluetooth 5.0; IR TV / receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 3rd GenApple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 93 × 93 × 31 mm. 64GB Wi-Fi: 208 g; 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet: 214 g. Power: built-in 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (3rd Gen), power cord and documentation; HDMI and USB-C charging cables sold separatelyDevice: 93 × 93 × 31 mm; 214 g. Power: built-in 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (3rd Gen), power cord and documentation; HDMI and USB-C charging cables sold separately

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both use the Apple A15 Bionic processor.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.

In summary

TV 4K 3rd and TV 4K Wi‑Fi + are closely matched on the features compared here.

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In-stock alternatives

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