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What is the highest bitrate supported?

I’ve been wondering if Apple TV supports 320 kbps audio. Also, what is the highest level of surround sound supported (like 5.1 or 6.1.2)?

Posted on Jun 23, 2021 3:19 PM

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Posted on Jun 23, 2021 3:26 PM

Please refer to https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs/. Please note this is for the 2021 Apple TV 4K model.


Audio Formats

HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV; AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound), and Dolby Atmos

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Jun 23, 2021 3:26 PM in response to Joshualweber

Please refer to https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs/. Please note this is for the 2021 Apple TV 4K model.


Audio Formats

HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV; AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound), and Dolby Atmos

What is the highest bitrate supported?

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