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Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
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Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

A premium 4K streamer with the A15 Bionic chip, 128GB storage, Wi‑Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Page updated 17 Sep 2026For UK buyers
EcosystemApple TV
Operating systemtvOS
Storage128GB storage
RAM4GB
EthernetBuilt in
Dolby VisionYes
Dolby AtmosYes
WirelessWi‑Fi 6
Dimensions93 × 93 × 31 mm
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BEST FORApple households that want a fast, polished premium streamer with 128GB storage and Gigabit Ethernet.
KEEP IN MINDPremium pricing and a more closed app ecosystem than Google TV.
OUR TAKE

Apple households that want a fast, polished premium streamer with 128GB storage and Gigabit Ethernet.

Here's the case for it, along with the things we'd check before buying.

What makes it worth a look

  • 128GB storage gives more breathing room for apps and updates
  • 4GB RAM is a strong specification for a streaming device
  • Built-in Ethernet gives you a straightforward wired-network option
  • Dolby Vision support suits compatible HDR TVs

What to check first

  • Premium pricing and a more closed app ecosystem than Google TV.
WHERE THE SPECS COME FROM

Specification sources and verification.

We haven't published a hands-on review of this device. Product details are researched from published sources and are marked verified only after a separate specification check.

Testing statusResearched · not hands-on
Specifications last verified18 Sep 2026
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications

BrandApple
Form factorBox
EcosystemApple TV
Operating systemtvOS
Processor / chipsetApple A15 Bionic
RAM4GB
Storage128GB storage
Maximum resolutionUp to 4K HDR at 60fps
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Dolby VisionYes
Dolby AtmosYes
Built-in EthernetYes
Wi-FiWi‑Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
HDMIHDMI 2.1
USB / other portsHDMI 2.1; Gigabit Ethernet; built-in power; Thread networking
CodecsHEVC/H.265, H.264/AVC; Dolby Vision; Dolby Atmos; AAC, ALAC, FLAC, AC-3/E-AC-3
Release year2022
Dimensions93 × 93 × 31 mm
Weight214 g (128GB Wi‑Fi + Ethernet model)

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WHERE TO BUY

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Our take

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) earns a place in the database because it offers a genuinely different premium route rather than another variation of Google TV or Fire TV. The 128GB Wi‑Fi + Ethernet model combines the A15 Bionic chip, Wi‑Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos.

Who it suits

It makes the most sense for households already using iPhone, AirPods, HomeKit or other Apple services, and for buyers who value a fast, polished interface over maximum platform flexibility.

What to know first

It is one of the more expensive mainstream streamers and does not offer the same open installation flexibility as Google TV.

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