An uprated Apple TV 4K set top box broke cover today, with two configurations being available offering new features and better performance.
Apple TV 4K costs $279 for a Wi-Fi-only model with 64 GB storage, and $319 including GST for the 128 GB variant that also has a gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections, with availability from November 4.
Both support Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax with 2 by 2 multiple input and output antennae configuration, HDMI 2.1 video output, and come with the Siri Remote that connects over Bluetooth 5.0 and charges with USB-C.
Several video formats are supported, including SDR with AVC/HEVC with the Main/Main 10 profile, at resolutions up to 2160p and 60 frames pers second.
Apple has added HDR10+ to the device, which also supports Dolby Vision profile 5, and Dolby Atmos, plus lossless audio, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, MP3, HE-AAC and more.
The new Apple TV 4K is backed by streaming services including the over 100 million song library Apple Music, and Apple TV+.
Games are available through Apple Arcade, and the company's Fitness+ with workout content and mediations is also available.
The Apple TV 4K can act as a Smart Home Hub, allowing users to manage HomeKit cameras, lights, shades and other devices, and supports the new Matter industry-wide connectivity standard for third-party accessories.
Apple said the TV 4K is more environmentally friendly than earlier models, with the A15 Bionic being more energy-efficient, recycled gold being used for plating the printed circuit boards, and fibre-based packaging.
No mercury, BFRs, PVC and beryllium are used to make the Apple TV 4K.
