Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Review - 6 Months Later

Long-term review of the 3rd Gen Apple TV 4K after 6 months, the best features, why even non Apple users can benefit from using one, downsides going with an Apple TV 4K and our recommendation on who should get one.

We’ll also talk about the Apple Ecosystem features you can use with the device like Spatial Audio with AirPods, outputting the Apple TV 4K’s sound to groups of AirPlay 2 speakers, how to use Siri to temporarily turn on captions. We’ll also cover the new HDR10+ standard introduced with this Apple TV 4K and how HDR benefits your TV watching experience, why you’ll need to upgrade your HDMI cables if you haven’t in years and got a new HDR capable TV plus our recommendation on which model of the 3rd gen Apple TV 4K to get.

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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Performance and Software
4:28 - Spatial Audio and AirPlay 2 support
6:19 - Siri and the Siri Remote
8:50 - Downsides
10:00 - Worth It?

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[MonthsLater]

**Correction** I should have said HDR10+ when I said HDR10 in this video. HDR10 is already supported on older Apple TV4Ks, but HDR10+ is the new one supported on this version, which mainly will matter to you if you own a Samsung TV. - Josh
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[Whitify]

Really underplayed the lack of ads. Using any other system it’s shocking how many ads flood the Home Screen

[arondyte]

It’s my first Apple TV and I’m loving it! The speed boost compared to my crappy smart TV OS is night and day while the ability to use my AirPods Max with spatial audio as well as to utilize my stereo paired HomePods as default speakers for my PS5/Xbox Series X and Switch through ARC is a gamechanger.

[BonzyVegasCraps]

Awesome review. I replaced my Chromecast and other stock smart tv interfaces with 3 of these. Won’t be switching back. Just a great product.

[Birmingham_racing]

I bought Apple TV for spatial audio since I already have AirPod pro 2 anyway. Spatial audio is really impressive

[weston]

Can confirm about the HDMI cord thing - I upgraded from a 1080p plasma to a 4K LG C2 and the cord I was using to connect my PC to the TV basically didn't work; it was extremely frustrating until I figured out the problem and once I replaced the HDMI cord it all worked like a dream. I bought an Apple TV 4K recently and absolutely love it.

The C2 has a mostly functional smart TV option and yes I can just run stuff from my PC but honestly using the Apple TV with the remote like a traditional TV with all of the apps that aren't included in LG's suite has been very nice.

[ANDREmang]

Thanks for a great review! I have owned a 2nd generation & now 3rd generation for years. I can say that this device is so crisp, clear, and very handy for watching different movies & TV shows. It's a blast!

[liamsz]

Another automation idea for homekit is: if a connected device to your tv turns on, turn on the TV and switch the input, this for me has been way better than CEC since most of the time, CEC just wont work for me, or just work but not completely.

example: i turn on my game console, then the TV turns on, but it almost never switches to the input the game console is using, so i had to use the TV remote anyways.

[yordan]

The Apple TV is my favorite streaming device ever and I have used other streaming devices like a Google Chromecast, Fire TV and the OS built in my tv, the picture quality of the Apple TV is way better, crisper and using my AirPods Max or AirPod Pros wirelessly is amazing, I’m using the first gen 4k but plan to upgrade to the newest 4k with the new remote if I get a good deal this holiday season.

[TonyMitchXIII]

Do these Apple TV devices have an internal memory so you can download some of your favorite movies to watch off-line if your Internet ever goes down?

[TheWaffles]

I just ordered one, can’t wait to try it because the default OS on smart tvs are so bad. I experience a number of daily glitches with certain apps on my Samsung tv and I’m not a fan of the UI. Can’t wait to have a proper smart TV experience

[sohosterable]

Is the Apple TV 4K box better than the Apple TV app on my Sony TV? If I get the Apple TV 4K box, should I connect it to the TV or my Denon receiver?

[frazy]

Hi, I have the ATV 4 k 1st gen model, purchased in 2019. The remote has stopped working, should I just replace the remote or get a new ATV, I use ATV only for streaming NF, prime etc and use it for 3hr/ day max. Please suggest . Thanks

[OldFloatingSeaman]

When it mentions 128GB of storage, does that mean you can record on it or is it purely for apps?

[stevexkong]

1:01 should be HDR10+! HDR10 is the most commonly supported format for HDR while HDR10+ was just added for this gen

[schemkesa]

It's really a brilliant streamer for picture but also for audio on Apple Music in Dolby Atmos. It's great 👍

[marcco]

Can the Apple TV be connected to a 5.1 sound system? BTW, love your work.

[cizzlen]

The absolute gold standard and best tech reviewer on YouTube.

[cheapshot]

I have the 2017 4k version and am JUST now upgrading to the new version since mine doesn't have WiFi 6 and I bought a brand new TV so want the best picture possible

[CatalinQ]

Alexa vs Apple TV? I am using Alexa for years but I was thinking to switch as I faced some security issues: any recommendations from someone who swapped ?