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#1 in Streaming DevicesBest Overall

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Name: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Brand: Apple
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Apple

$129.00 – $149.00

Premium streaming box with A15 Bionic chip, 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and tight integration with the Apple ecosystem. HDR10+ support alongside Dolby Vision makes it the most format-compatible streamer available.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.5

User Sentiment

9.6

Value Score

8.5

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

7.8

Community

8.8

Availability

8.8

Pros

Best-in-class picture and audio quality
Best-in-class picture and audio quality
Works as Thread border router for smart home
Works as Thread border router for smart home
No ads on the home screen
No ads on the home screen

Cons

Most expensive streaming device
Most expensive streaming device
Siri remote has a learning curve
Siri remote has a learning curve

Don't buy this if…

Apple TV 4K costs 3-4x more than competing streamers; the premium is only justified if you use Apple ecosystem features like AirPlay and SharePlay.
Apple TV 4K costs 3-4x more than competing streamers; the premium is only justified if you use Apple ecosystem features like AirPlay and SharePlay.