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Media streamer comparison

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen vs Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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01Selected 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 Profile 5. KSh 20,500In Stock Choose options	02 Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 Runs tvOS. Bluetooth connection. Apple A19 processor. Maximum resolution: up to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps. HDR / video features: Dolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG. KSh 41,300Out of Stock

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Google TV Streamer 4KKSh 17,500

Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBKSh 41,500

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MaxKSh 10,000

Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HDKSh 9,000

Amazon Fire Stick 4KKSh 8,200

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)KSh 10,000

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Connections

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026: Wi-Fi 7

Performance

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen: Apple A15 Bionic processor
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026: Apple A19 processor

Video & HDR

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen: 4K output with Dolby Vision Profile 5
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026: 4K output with Dolby Vision

Ports

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen: Both models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026: HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply

Controls

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen: Siri Remote (3rd generation)
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026: Siri Remote (4th generation)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen

Streamer type: TV box / streaming media player.

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
Streamer type: 4K streaming media player and Apple Home hub.

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Brand	Apple	Apple

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Wireless Connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; Thread
Ports	Both models: HDMI 2.1, AC power input, IR receiver. 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model: built-in Gigabit Ethernet	HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply; IR receiver
Casting / Network Features	AirPlay; Apple Home hub. Thread networking: 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model only	AirPlay; Apple Home hub; secure HomeKit Secure Video processing

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Brand / Model	Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022)	Apple TV 4K (4th generation, 2026)
Streamer Type	TV box / streaming media player	4K streaming media player and Apple Home hub
Operating System	tvOS	tvOS
Processor / Graphics	Apple A15 Bionic	Apple A19; up to 50% faster CPU and 2× faster GPU than previous generation
Memory / Storage	64GB Wi-Fi model; 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model	128GB storage

Video

Video specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Maximum Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps	Up to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
HDR / Video Features	Dolby Vision Profile 5; HDR10+; HDR10; HLG; HDMI Quick Media Switching; 21:9 and cinematic aspect ratios	Dolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG; HDMI QMS; cinematic aspect ratios on compatible displays
Video Decoding / Codecs	HEVC/H.265 Main and Main 10; AVC/H.264; MPEG-4; SDR and HDR output up to 2160p at 60 fps	AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Audio Features / Formats	Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; HE-AAC; AAC; MP3; MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; FLAC; AIFF; WAV	Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; HE-AAC; AAC; MP3; MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; FLAC; AIFF; WAV

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Streaming / Smart Features	Siri; Apple TV app; App Store; Apple Arcade	Siri AI; three far-field microphones for hands-free voice control; Apple TV app, Apple Arcade, Fitness+, App Store and FaceTime via Continuity Camera; Apple Home hub; four-speaker HomePod surround setup
Remote / Voice Control	Siri Remote (3rd generation); touch-enabled clickpad; Siri microphone; Bluetooth 5.0; infrared and HDMI-CEC TV/receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery	Siri Remote (4th generation); touch-enabled clickpad; Siri microphone; Bluetooth 6; infrared and HDMI-CEC TV/receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery; Find My Precision Finding and sound playback

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the Box	Device: 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 separately	Black Apple TV: 93.24 × 93.24 × 31 mm, 217 g; Siri Remote: 136 × 35 × 9.25 mm, 69.6 g; built-in 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz power supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord and documentation

Voice, home and playback

Voice, home and playback specifications comparison
Specification	Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen	Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Microphones	—	Three far-field microphones with voice isolation
Siri AI	—	Hands-free Siri AI with Apple Intelligence; supported language and region required
Surround setup	—	Four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers; front and rear pairs must match
Remote finding	—	Find My with Precision Finding and sound playback
Power	—	100–240V AC, 50–60Hz
Colour	—	Black player; silver Siri Remote
Storage	—	128GB
Requirements	—	Compatible HDMI television, HDMI cable and internet connection

Similarities

Both belong to the Apple TV platform.
Both stream in 4K.
Both support Dolby Vision.
Both support Dolby Atmos.
Both run tvOS.
Both connect over Bluetooth.

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