I have noticed that I do not get the same crisp, rich, bright 4K quality with my 4K Apple TV as I do when I use my Samsung TV direct to internet and bypass Apple TV. Netflix, Prime, showtime, HBO all much better if I go through Samsung. Settings?
Not all HDMI cables are the same.
For 4K HDR use, you are advised to get HDMI cables rated for 18 Gbps (“Premium High Speed”), to enable all the possible HDMI 2.0 features. Cables rated for 10 Gbps (“High Speed”) or 5 Gbps (“Standard”) may reduce some features (HDR/SDR, 60 Hz/30 Hz, resolution, etc.) because of bandwidth restraints. Reduced features would be reflected in the video settings, as only available options are shown.
As the Apple TV 4K box has a HDMI 2.0 port, you won’t need the new 48 Gbps (“Ultra High Speed”) cables, as intended for upcoming HDMI 2.1 features (8K-10K, eARC, HFR, VRR, etc.), although that would be compatible.
Not all HDMI cables are the same.
For 4K HDR use, you are advised to get HDMI cables rated for 18 Gbps (“Premium High Speed”), to enable all the possible HDMI 2.0 features. Cables rated for 10 Gbps (“High Speed”) or 5 Gbps (“Standard”) may reduce some features (HDR/SDR, 60 Hz/30 Hz, resolution, etc.) because of bandwidth restraints. Reduced features would be reflected in the video settings, as only available options are shown.
As the Apple TV 4K box has a HDMI 2.0 port, you won’t need the new 48 Gbps (“Ultra High Speed”) cables, as intended for upcoming HDMI 2.1 features (8K-10K, eARC, HFR, VRR, etc.), although that would be compatible.
Hello Trapolino,
It sounds like the Apple TV 4K video quality is not displaying 4K resolution. Between your Apple TV and TV, do you have a cable that will support the connection needed to run 4K?
You can take a look at this article on choosing the correct cable:
About 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision on your Apple TV 4K
Regards.
The cable is HDMI.
Hi Trapolino,
While your cable connecting your Apple TV to your TV may be HDMI, you want to make sure that it supports 4K as not all HDMI cables do. The article above has information on the type of HDMI you need and how to test your HDMI cable to see if it is compatible.
Regards.
Quality of 4K TV versus native Samsung
