Apple TV 4K (2021) Unboxing & Setup + Dolby Vision Raised Black & HDMI 2.1 Output Tested

We unbox the new second-generation Apple TV 4K box (2021 model), & go through setup process with some recommended video settings. We also quickly test whether Dolby Vision content still exhibits raised black level, and the HDMI 2.1 output of the 2021 Apple TV 4K box.

The "Includes Paid Promotion" message in this video refers to the sponsorship by Zeskit which is well-known for its HDMI 2.1 cables. To get 10% off Zeskit's certified Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cables on Amazon USA, please visit the following page:

*Note: We misspoke at 12:15 in this video, saying "HDMI 2.1 signalling method of TMDS". The correct statement should be "HDMI 2.0 signalling method of TMDS".

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P.S. We misspoke at 12:15 in this video, saying "HDMI 2.1 signalling method of TMDS". The correct statement should be "HDMI 2.0 signalling method of TMDS".

[elpresidente]

Best TV-Entertainment-Reviewer on YouTube!

[georged]

iPad pro 12.9 XDR review next please!!!

[Mystogan]

Thanks for your videos. Can you review the new iPad Pro 12.9 mini led screen please. I’m thinking of upgrading from the 11 inch 2018 iPad just for the screen and I would love to see what you have to say about it first. Again thanks for the hard work.

[massimoolivieri]

if you have a MAC* you can enable a option for “Developer” under Settings, so you have helpful debug OSD info on playback screen.

[crestofhonor]

I’d love to se you review the HDR on the new Mini LED iPad Pro 12.9

[christophermiller]

Is there any difference in picture quality using the Apple TV box versus using the Apple TV app on the TV?

[DR-xmck]

"Compensating for other things in life", Vincent there you go again.

[Roberc]

Could please do a review of the Nvidia shield pro?
To see how it works with Dolby vision. and to see what settings are supported for game streaming

[TerryManitoba]

Coming from a 10-year-old Apple TV - I needed a new one - obviously... If I were to only need a new remote I figure the $60 price tag would be well worth it. How can a remote control be so great...
1- quickly open a new app with Siri
2 - new trackpad becomes intuitive very fast
3- having a mute button on it is well worth it - not having to dig up the television remote - Same applies for the volume and ability to start and shut down both with one power button.
4- the size is just right in the hand - the flat sides (ala iPhone 12) is gold
5- Rechargeable battery
6- Being able to easily use the controls (most used are the mute, volume & pause buttons) without requiring to pick the remote up is also nice (for me 50% of the time) Lots of smaller remotes are not so well designed in that way! After a few more days I end up using all of the buttons in that way & less so the trackpad part.

For the Apple TV 4K 32GB- what I like best - in no order
1- Picture & picture
2- Faster
3- Just better overall
4- Able to lock in playback speed in YT (not able to do that on the old A tv - firestick did not permanently lock it in)

One thing I will miss for ease of use (as on the Fire Stick remote) is to be able to simply with a 2 button press (1 long - 1 short) "save to watch later" a video while browsing on YouTube. With Apple, it is way less easy (more miserable - 8 button press) to do.

[eyeofthetiger]

Perfect timing on both the Apple TV, which I am deciding to buy and the Zeskit cables, since the other hdmi 2.1 cables I bought were only 3ft long and too short. I also didn't like their build quality like you mentioned. I'm going to try the 5ft lite option with your promotional code.

I had bought the Fire TV Cube earlier for my LG CX and it had audio syncing problems. The audio was always behind the image and out of sync. That's why I'm going with this new Apple TV 4K now.

[badumtss]

Hey Vincent, will you review the iPad Pro miniLED Display? I would love to hear your thoughts.

[nayanacharya]

“Just like pickup lines, the smoother the better” 😂

[Bensoofs]

Hi! Can you review the New mini LED iPad Pro?

[AppleFanX]

In order to get the full 4K, does it have to be plugged into the HDMI 2.1 120hz? Or is it meant to go into the HDMI 2.1 60hz? Thanks!

[miket.]

i just bought QN90a, should I get apple tv 4K box? Thanks for a great video

[marcellofrisina]

I have found that the bit depth displayed is in fact correct. I noticed heavy banding and a clear 8 bit signal coming from the Apple TV 4K (3rd gen) while 4:2:2 was enabled, and that 4:2:0 10 bit was much smoother

[abavariannormiepleb]

How can you be sure that the YouTube app actually outputs proper HDR if the only way to get it is to set the ATV GUI to HDR while the YouTube app does not support content matching at all?

I got my ATV 4K 2021 on Friday and am majorly disappointed by the YouTube app picture quality (with an LG CX OLED), it’s obviously not outputting real HDR. Other apps work fine with HDR.

[TravisMCP]

My experience has been putting the interface in 4k Dolby or HDR is better as even SDR content is upconverted and to my eye looks better than SDR.

[kiranchhatpar]

simply ... awesome reviews ... keep it going !!