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Apple's $300 TV Box: What's New, What's Missing?
15 Oct
Summary
- The new Apple TV 4K is priced at $300, a significant increase.
- It adds Find My support for the remote and an AV1 decoder.
- Key features like audio passthrough and 120fps output are missing.
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K has been launched, four years after its predecessor. This new iteration brings a significant price increase, with the 128GB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet model now costing $300, a substantial jump from previous offerings.
While the device includes welcome upgrades such as increased processing power and Find My support for the Siri remote, alongside an AV1 decoder for enhanced streaming from services like Netflix, it falls short on several highly anticipated features. Notably, the highly requested audio passthrough functionality, which would allow for better integration with advanced audio/video receivers, is absent.
Furthermore, support for 120fps output, which could have distinguished it for gamers and high-refresh-rate enthusiasts, was not implemented. These omissions, coupled with the elevated price, place the new Apple TV 4K in a challenging position against more affordable competitors, despite its premium branding.
