Apple TV 4K - What's The Point? (Review & Tour)

After months as a new Apple TV user, is the Apple TV 4K even worth it, should it replace your smart TV features and what's the point of it? The new Apple TV 4K just released with A15 Bionic processor, HDR10 support, upgraded internal storage, slightly smaller dimensions and a cheaper price tag ($50 discount) over the older Apple TV! Now's a better time than ever to buy an Apple TV unit.
Here's a short, simple review and overview of Apple's streaming box including Apple Arcade, 4K HDR Dolby Vision features, HDMI 2.1, AirPlay and app support. Enjoy! Apple TV 4K - What's The Point? (Review & Tour)
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0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Design & Build
1:06 - Apple TVOS
2:08 - Apple TV Apps
3:02 - 4K HDR Dolby Vision & Atmos
4:00 - Apple Arcade + A12 Chip
4:35 - Apple Siri Remote
5:40 - Screen Mirroring, AirPods, Apple Fitness Plus
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[@AndrewEthanZeng]

*Apple just released the new 2022 Apple 4K TV!* Very minor differences overall, including an A15 Bionic processor, HDR10 support, upgraded internal storage, slightly smaller dimensions and a cheaper price tag. Here's my take: if you're an owner of the 2021 version, it's not worth upgrading unless you have money to burn. If you don't have an Apple 4K TV, now's a great time to get one, especially with the cheaper price tag! _Let me know your thoughts too below!_

[@owencalleia]

4Kfinity + box of apples. Love your content and I liked and subscribed (all ready was).

[@diokdin]

4Kfinity! I don’t own one yet coz I never thought of ever using it. But I just got their fitness+ subscription and I thought it would be awesome to have it on TV and not in small screen. And with their announcement of a new 4K Apple TV and with a much better price tag. I got myself one. Can’t wait for it to get here.

[@MadaraUchihhaa]

LoL a15 its freaking awesome 😂😂 But question can we connect controller to play games

[@fevans2366]

What kind of tv is that?

[@johncosgrove2738]

I bought 2 of the ethernet versions

[@RetroCollector]

I happen to have an older tv that, at the time had just come out with HDMI. So when I found out that after getting this little unit, I could turn it into a smart tv using an Apple TV, I was hooked. Everything on it looks flawless and I’m really impressed with how much I can do with it.

[@Praxss]

I only bought apple tv for my mother as this have Apple Arcade support and games are not too complex and not too simple. Those games are perfect for 50 years old women. This tool bring my mother from depression to back .

[@jahidsarkar3768]

The thing I love about Apple is that they overkill in the hardware even in places they totally don't need to. Like most android TVs come with a crappy quad core 1.5GHz CPU hence the bad performance and jitters, but the fact that it comes with A12, means it is and will be buttery smooth for a very very long time

[@mildtsunami9939]

I have the Apple TV 4K 2017 version and the new remote I got separate and it’s still amazing! The A10X is plenty powerful as well!

[@mher6874]

The GPU is worse than the one on A10X though it has 4GB of ram instead of the 3GB on the older one wich is nice

[@rph_redacted]

Better chipsets also enable you to encode / decode media faster without stutter, specially local blu ray files with huge bit rates .

[@steviegbcool]

and cost you the price of a 50 inch tv

[@CesarPeron]

Comparing a hardware of hundreds of dollars against one of less than 50, seems to me the most stupid

[@maxdondada]

I asked the same question recently until I started building up my smart home. I love controlling my home's lights, thermostat and appliances from my couch.

[@lance7399]

hell yea brother next step we never get up from the couch at all

[@stoyanlds]

I can share same thoughts about, got mine brand new in June, totally love it !

[@killswarr07]

I had the last verion of the Apple TV and I was impressed with it. I was not impressed with the glass remote as I dropped it by accident and shattered the entire back of the remote. I was able to get the first generation remote, the small aluminum remote. I eventualy got the new Apple TV with the much larger remote and I am happy. Thank you for your review. It definitely is a good investiment.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

Excellent review. I currently own the Nvidia Shield and while it is an excellent device, the glitches a few times a week are driving me insane. I just want a frustration free experience. The only reason I'm sticking with it is Google assistant. GA makes Siri look stupid.

[@user-lq5fd3pl6z]

I’m late to the party but my Roku 2 went out and I figured since I own mostly Apple products I’d give this a go and I agree with you it’s money well spent. Excellent presentation and narrating 👍

[@anxi3098]

Nice review! I only have one question: If i play a movie via the netflix app on my tv with Dolby Vision and Atmos, does that differ from watching a movie via Apple tv in terms of sound and image qualtiy?

[@galeromero5119]

Your channel has been leapfrogging recently in quality, keep it up. Maybe would like to see a "What's The Point" series? 🤣

[@jessieboyce1083]

Clear, concise and honest review with beautiful videography to boot. And it's no longer than it needs to be. Well done, consider me subscribed.

[@gibboap]

I still want to know what doby is‽ I know what Dolby is!

[@tlalcua]

Exactly what I was looking for in a review. Thank you!!

[@Jade-ij2rg]

Your taste and aesthetic is spot on

[@gaza4543]

If my TV is anything to go by, now nearly 8 years old at this point (top of the range at one point), the apps generally get stripped away over time as the TV is no longer supported. My tv's smart features are a shadow of what it once were when new. But I'm not throwing away a perfectly good screen because the smart app aren't there. 130 quid and its offer better features than any TV ever could. Hopefully, they keep making them.

[@steveswoodworking2504]

Precisely. The "Smart" part of my Samsung flagship TV started going bad the second they came out with next years model. It doesn't even function now, but wants to "update" it every single time I try to go in it, and it "updates" for a very long time. Then nothing works. Five minutes later, it wants to "update" again. I've been using a Roku for years. They still support my box and it still runs great.

[@mankitlee]

Just bought one today after watching ur video and I love it

[@archballz]

Awesome review!! Question, where’s the floor lamp from?lol

[@tinotendamakuwe5019]

Such a detailed informative vedeo

[@bcrt2000]

I bought a Samsung KS8000 flagship 4K HDR10 TV back in 2016, and an original Apple TV 4K on launch (2017?). Initially, my TV apps had great support, but over time it waned and either the TV apps lost features or became unreliable or even shut down entirely, whereas the Apple TV has always remained up to date with the best versions of the latest apps. I don't regret buying it at all.

[@KenDel905]

Had one since gen 3. Before gen 4 came out it felt like Apple TV was a niche and that Apple didn’t care much. The interface and remote from back then were not too great imo. The release of gen 4 was the introduction of the modern Apple TV experience. I was hooked once that came out. It felt like I unlocked way more out of my tv than ever before. The apps, the speed, the feel, the integration with my devices on a much higher level. It was quite worth the upgrade from 3 to 4. When I moved out of my parents house I acquired a 4K model for my place and have been using it since. I will concur though, the Siri remote on gen 4 and the 1st gen 4k was not ideal. I appreciate the look and thinness. But that’s where the appreciation stops. The touch surface was extremely sensitive, I’ve heard of people having material issues with it being glass and shattering, it was easy to lose, and my personal biggest complaint was no mute button. That is the most important for me since I’m a person who mutes commercials or content when im cable streaming and need to select new things to watch. It was incredibly annoying. However, the new remote works with the old systems so crisis adverted. I used my HomePod as my main speaker through home theatre so I “have atmos available” but lets not kid ourselves, that’s like 5ge on AT&T. Love my Apple TV, works like a hoot!

[@Josh-sm6td]

5g on anything while living in the sticks (aka a city with less than 2 million people in it) This 5g push but none of them are spending the money to get that everywhere 🙃

[@andrewdunn4344]

still use gen 3 today

[@fr3ddy1461]

That awkward moment when your Native TV OS (VIZIO) makes a crazy update to match Apple TV lol, now I’m undecided

[@persiann14]

That was the best review I’ve ever watched for any product

[@mrjportman]

Very impressive review! Good work

[@workhardforit]

Home hub, great display mirroring with minimal delay, integration with the Apple ecosystem, very high quality apps, and the IMAGE quality is just... I can really tell the difference--sound quality too!

[@braedenblack6116]

Additionally I don’t have to worry about android on my tv spying on me, when I’m using my Apple TV.

[@bubbabousky3857]

@@braedenblack6116 lol, you think Apple isn't watching every little, tiny thing you're doing, as well? Please educate yourself. There's no such thing as a huge corporate conglomerate that cares about you or your privacy. It doesn't exist.

[@braedenblack6116]

@@bubbabousky3857 first I am an application developer that deals with privacy and security on a daily basis. Apple's primary business is selling products, to us the consumer. Googles primary business is data collection, and we are the product, that they sell to others. It's a choice of who is watching less and who is more likely to sell information about you to others. To each their own but I trust Apple more than the others.

[@bubbabousky3857]

@@braedenblack6116 Well, THAT I can stand behind. You were making it sound like Apple doesn't take your data or spy on you, themselves. I just don't opt in for this whole "corporation X doesn't spy on you or gather your data" business. They all do. Apple might box out other competitors from taking your data but it has no problem with taking it themselves and doing what they please with it.

[@sinewaveblender]

Is just what? Is it good or bad?

[@nalishebonyambe9467]

thanks very much for the guide ,just got one

[@booooooooooooooooooooooo]

I actually unplugged my Apple TV 4K after I bought an LG OLED with their WebOS system. It's very much on par performance wise and works with Google home. I have all the convenience of an Apple TV (Airplay, HomeKit, Apps) minus all the HDMI CEC bugs.

[@natskar]

Only had it since yesterday and once I found out the remote swiping, my AirPods working automatically (or pairing a good set of over ear headphones, and using my iPhone to color calibrate my display, and mirroring my iPad, and multitasking apps. Game changer. Can’t believe I’ve been putting up with a chromecast this entire time. Money well spent

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

And here I am happily using my 2015 Apple TV with my 2010 1080p Samsung LED TV.

[@adderalll]

Do not title this Apple TV 4K 2022 when this is not the product you are reviewing. Make a new video or don't. Just stop misleading viewers.

[@adderalll]

@@TheDogCaused911 nah he reviewed the 2021 model then changed the video title to 2022 pretending to review the new one

[@A4Louisdebou]

@@TheDogCaused911you are clueless

[@adderalll]

@@TheDogCaused911No worries mate. Have a good day!

[@ganymede]

Lol even the description mentions the 2022 😂 yet the release date doesn’t match up at all to this video

[@Nic_heic]

I was totally surprised and I loved it from the first day. I’m looking forward to upgrade my Very old Apple TV HD to an Apple TV 4k 2021

[@Israklivelife]

Hi, to airplay from iphone to apple tv 4k does the iphone screen need to be on continuously? for example if I want to air play 30min long video does the iphone screen has to be on whole time? Thank you!

[@michaelwright1602]

I have the previous 4K ATV version, with the crappy remote. I still prefer the Roku Ultra to the ATV, it is easier to navigate and is senior friendly. And I say that as a long time Mac user, a long time user... And just for you, 4Kfinity!

[@michaelcocchiola4457]

Solid review.

[@fuse4774]

I totally agree with you. I fell in love with my Apple TV 4K (2021). Even much more than With the iPhone .

[@JohnChamberlain]

Just bought my first Apple TV 4K and am really glad I ran across your review. Looks like you've got a nice LG TV there. I can tell by the OS. Mine is 3 years old and I'm looking to upgrade soon. Appreciate the quality of your content and the production. Onward and upward to 4K Finity!

[@Shanam_108]

Hello, Andrew thank you for the very helpful review. I have a question hopefully you can answer them, does apple TV need to be connected to the internet (wifi) to work? Many thanks

[@Andrew-ch1zf]

Great video but agree with a couple of comments, intro music was too loud and a bit random compared to the remainder of the review which was chilled.

[@Antrikshy]

Definitely not the only device that supports Dolby Vision and Atmos. Other platforms have been doing it for years. Atmos also doesn't add any punch to the audio from your existing speakers. It only works if you hav Atmos-compatible hardware, which generally involves surround including height speakers (or virtual height speakers through upward firing drivers).

[@_purge9488]

Good job pointing out a single thing that he didn’t contradict with your statement. Did you watch the other six and a half minutes of the review?

[@yuliangeorgiev]

@@_purge9488 yeah, we watched the entire commercial, thanks.

[@TheDiscrazy]

@@yuliangeorgiev you actually think Apple paid this guy? Hahaha okay

[@manin4568]

@@TheDiscrazy im interested in the tv? Which model is this tv this guy is usin for apple tv device?

[@CrashCarson14]

And it doesn’t even output Atmos as a bitstream

[@nadtheamazing3865]

Great review, although I'm late I still found this video interesting! 4Kfinity, keep up the great work!

[@Thijs970]

Nice review!

[@rajjitendralokhande127]

4kfinity Apple Products are always the best and Easy to use and Features which apple provides is on next level

[@braskabani8011]

This is what I need. Smart tv apps lag so much and most of the time dont work.

[@gabrielelkiller3677]

Hey what’s your tv brand/model and size? Amazing video by the way !!!!

[@chrisheywood7376]

The old remote was a pain. It was tiny. It was half giant button. It was easy to sit on which would turn the Apple TV on, and because it didn’t have an On/Off button, you’d have to turn your TV on, go into Apple TV and then select power off from there. All because you breathed on the remote.

[@epsisphal]

This video is clearer than Apple website. Thanks!

[@thanostimestone6813]

Ok let me explain what the point is. My cable provider has a box that’s about as slow as sin. Change the channel. It takes a long time to change it. Open up the menu. Each push of the up or down button will take a hefty time to go up or down. This box. It’s awesome.

[@Aldawg23]

4Kfinity!! Love it so much. Great video

[@christiansilvestri5221]

Not the only device that supports Dolby atoms an vision. The Xbox series x does as well and also if you have a recent lg tv your good

[@PharaohBKGC]

Very dope review. You definitely earned my sub.

[@AndrewEthanZeng]

Much appreciated!

[@charlymundo1439]

Do you recommend this for a Qled tv? I feel bitstream in many apps suck and image doesn't look in true 4k and I want to squeeze all of it

[@inelonwetrust9169]

Great video

[@BigJohnAUonline]

Hi, Can you watch and listen to your own audio and video media files from your home NAS on the Apple TV box ?

[@gswhite]

Great review, thanks. Just one thing to note, the latest ATV does not support 120 Frames, only 60 :)

[@Anewuser_6282]

Love your APT

[@unstable0520]

thanks for this video! i can convince my dad to get one lol coz the tv we have rn doesnt support disney plus

[@funonthebun888]

The upgrade from HD to 4K Apple TV was essential for me, and I’m not even that much into the eco system or that crazy about my AV set up.. it’s a pleasure to use..

[@tubeliac]

airplay and responsiveness aside, which is flawless - its also imperative to point out platforms like netflix, prime video etc have actually limited the number of devices that CAN play Dolby Atmos /vision or HDR 10+ content. So even if your display /soundbar supports those formats chances are that the passthrough wont work (something I learnt the hard way). Ecosystem quirks aside, if you are splurging on high end a/v devices - buying an Apple tv 4k makes absolute sense

[@magnoliei]

is it worth buying an apple tv 4k if you have a smart tv 2021 with android? Does the video and audio quality change in any way, or is it the same? can you see your icloud photo / video albums? Is the 32 Gb version enough? thank you in advance

[@tubeliac]

@@magnoliei the difference I’d say is night and day. super responsive, no ads and just works. True to apple fashion, it breezes past most stuff which takes ages to figure out in smart tv os these days. And yep, 32 gb is enough.

[@rinse3x]

Perfect video

[@agungnugroho5634]

What LGTV type you use ?

[@TheTCOLL]

I have the last generation Apple TV 4K. I get a lot of crazy motion blur and jittering when the camera pans and videos. I’m trying to figure out what’s going on whether the Apple TV is getting old or it’s the fact that my TV that I purchased in 2015 has some issue. When I use the native apps in my TV I don’t get this problem.

[@thejuicydollop]

Thanks for an awesome review. I've just purchased my first Apple TV after hearing similar things from other folks. Does anyone know if Spotify video plays on Apple TV?

[@beefwellington2298]

I've had my 2nd gen Apple TV for a long time but upgraded to the Apple TV 4K released not that long ago

[@koshobai]

Not sure if you've got yours set to 4:4:4 but it's stellar.

[@fadetoblack.-]

About time someone mentions the only thing that’s the most important. THE PICTURE QUALITY!!🥂

[@djef6028]

Will it improve picture quality on a 2021 tv?

[@fadetoblack.-]

@@djef6028 No it will not after comparing it side-by-side with several of the highest end TVs it looks identical. However it’s buttery smooth as far as navigating.

[@owencalleia]

4Kfinity + box of apples. Love your content and I liked and subscribed (all ready was).

[@doomy_doomy2225]

For me it is about the experience. Smart TV processors and wifi antennas are complete garbage. I got it for $119.99 on Amazon and it doesn’t stutter like a Roku and is so fast. I love it.

[@praveenkulkarni1278]

best suitable monitor for apple tv 4k(2021)?

[@GeorgeLista]

I’m not sure about the real differences but I’m getting a TV this week with Apple TV app installed. I just don’t know enough about the apple TV advantages - would help to see that comparison in action.

[@aliefhussain7555]

Hi Andrew great Video, could you please help me to understand how to connect Apple TV , Soundbar and TV using HDMI cable ? will there be any conflicts ? Thanks

[@plumwil]

I stumbled upon this video while trying to see HomePod reviews. This is the exact question I’ve always asked and now I’ve purchase one thanks to you. 🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@AndrewEthanZeng]

😂

[@alexb9924]

Apple TV looks nice!

[@hardikmalpani4444]

Excellent in depth video. Could you please make a comparison video of amazon fire tv stick 4k and apple tv 4k (latest in segment of both brands)???

[@wakeupcall2665]

Why? Both have numerous reviews by big accounts. If you already have Apple products in use, get the Apple TV 4K Box, if you’re at home in the Android/Amazon Alexa world, get one of the Fire products. The Apple TV has NO (I repeat) NO adverts on the Home Screen. You only are presented with ads within apps like KZbin. The current A15 chip is more than enough power for at least five years, and the tvOS gets updates also for at least five years. So no, a comparison is not necessary at all!

[@TheAgromc]

Im curious to know what are those free apps which you mentioned that really worth buying the device. Im on the fence of purchasing one though i really dont know if I should spend 200$ for the beautiful design or some of the slick features in the Apple ecosystem.

[@QFamHQ]

Will this work with a non-4K projector? Or is there a non-4K model? The fire stick 4K didn’t work so I have concerns that if i buy this one it won’t work.

[@Srt8Jeep]

I’ve had ALL of the the best devices from nearly all brands. I hate saying this but none come close to the Apple TV. No Ads. Apps are clean and efficient. Not a fan of the 2022 remote like I thought I would be. And they last forever. The 2015 Apple TV 1080p is still more powerful than most other out there and STILL getting OS updates each year. So I have 3. … Forgot to mention. AirPods Spatial Audio works on this. Fantastic for full surround sound night watching not to bother others

[@mopnem]

Good smooth presentation. Edit: really might be one of the best reviews for the Apple TV 4K

[@rajendrabiswas]

AirPods max can work well with just app as well ?

[@davidyau100]

I haven't had a apple tv and am thinking buy one right now! which generation should I buy?

[@devilangel4655]

Is the Netflix and KZbin working, on the Apple tv? There where some issues in the past, with the app’s

[@furn2313]

I'll subscribe This review was amazing

[@ECAPS.]

I have a the same smart LG TV shown in the video and I managed to play around with an Apple TV in my hotel room. I was pleasantly surprised at how well everything just works and going back to my TV feels so archaic and difficult to go through all the menus.

[@Tofu.87]

What tv screen is it?

[@hakeem6060]

How does watching free to air tv go? must you switch between 9,7,10 & SBS ETC apps?

[@triizdiaz]

Witch television do you use? Or recommend?

[@vortox7292]

When i plug the Apple TV in my TV, does my soundbar still get the audio information over the tv? (its plugged in eARC)

[@Phealey30]

Such a beautiful review to watch 👌

[@alexistvergara]

Nice wallpaper you have there. Hallstatt in Austria. A beautiful picturesque place in all four seasons. Thanks for the tip I´m now thinking of buying the Apple TV.

[@kerryjohns1485]

I like it how I can use my watch or phone as a remote when I can’t be bothered getting up to get it 😂

[@seapumpkin7062]

So I have a TV without built in smart features. Is this just the same as using a laptop and an hdmi or am I missing something

[@amylia_hisoka1428]

The phone is nice but I can’t change the volume on my phone. Did I miss a step or do I need controller to change the volume all the time??

[@darkyagami4139]

Point of correction: It's not the only device that supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. The Nvidia Sheild TV 2019 and 2019 Pro support both. Either way, great review, I'm thinking of upgrading from my Sheild TV, it's lagging and glitching too much these days, even after doing a factory reset. 😤

[@notafanboy250]

...and unfortunately, the Apple TV STILL doesn't support DTS passthrough (if that matters to you).

[@avienxyz]

Honesty this seems more like an ad than a review

[@michwashington]

I subscribed because of this video 👍🏼

[@gamezboy2124]

What is the storage used for?

[@richardgalarza7882]

Couple of nifty things:You can deactivate the touch and make it a fully mechanical remote so no false gestures. Also, if you have decent TV speaker, Apple Music is great as you can siri quick requests and lyrics and info are on display at all times

[@darpanbhuyan1909]

There is no such thing as a decent TV speaker😂 . The only TV speakers that come close to decent are those on Sony OLEDs (and the ones I've heard on older CRT TVs when space was not a constraint). But if one already has a Sony OLED, one needs to stop being a mooch and spend 20% of that outlay on a decent stereo at the very least 😆

[@jaryaq]

Thank you i am buying after your video

[@crodrig411]

Love my remote ❤

[@alejandradenizphotography]

Just the review I was looking for , thank you! going to get this thing !

[@Notatall_._]

I’m still using the HD version even after buying a new 4K TV. I usually wear Bluetooth headphone while watching late night. The BT reception on the TV is bad with very short range. The same headphones when connected to ATV allow me to go down 2 floors to my basement without disconnecting.

[@patricknelson]

Wow… I’m new to Apple TV and that interface is _so_ sexy. I’m so glad the hardware is overpowered, too. I’m coming from Chromecast 4k w/ Google TV (which is already an outstanding upgrade vs pretty much every other streaming device _except_ Apple’s) and this interface, the design, the intuitiveness, the _smoothness_ of it really takes it to a completely new level. And I’m a big Google fanboy. I’m actually fairly agnostic from an ecosystem perspective (I’m Windows PC user, Linux PC user, Apple mobile devices and big into Google Assistant/Home/Nest). But this UI is… 😘👌

[@tre-ou5gt]

Thinking about switching to this. I'm tired of my Nvidia shield😅 can I still cast to apple tv from my Samsung phone? Just worried about compatibility issues. I've never owned an apple product

[@TheDashitha]

My TV doesn’t have HDR10 or Dolby Vision. Only 4k at 60fps. It’s a old Hisense TV. Is it worth getting a Apple TV or Do I need to upgrade my TV first ?