About the Apple TV which generation is the latest version is?

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May I ask what the latest generation is, as mine is generation 4 wonder what's the diff in between the new one??? Thank you

Posted on May 9, 2023 3:34 AM

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Apple started numbering from ‘1’ after the 4th generation model. 🤔 😕

Apple TV 4K (1st generation) could be considered 5th. [2017]

Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) could be considered 6th. [2021]

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, Wi-Fi) could be considered 7th. [2022] [current model]

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, Wi-Fi + Ethernet) could be considered 8th. [2022] [current model]

The most prominent difference is 4K resolution support: up to 3840×2160 px.
Dolby Vision video support (for content that is available in this format) was introduced with the 4K models.
HDR10+ support (for content that is available in this format) for the 2022 models.
HDR10 support (for content that is available in this format) was introduced with the 4K models.
60 fps HDR support for content providers that deliver that (most will be 30 or 25 or 24 fps, though) for the 2021 or later models.
Dolby Atmos audio support was introduced with the 4K models. [1] [2]
Dual AirPod/Beats support.
eARC sound system for HomePod speakers for the 2021 or later models (for content from other devices).
Each new model gets a faster chipset, e.g. to let apps run more smoothly. (A15 vs. A8 ⇒ ~5× faster.)
More RAM memory available for apps that can use that.
HDMI 2.1 on the 2021 or later models. (HDMI 1.4 on the 4th generation model.)
Wi-Fi 6 compatibility (not Wi-Fi 6E though). (Wi-Fi 5 on the 4th generation model.)
Gigabit Ethernet. (100 BaseT on the 4th generation model.) (About 25 Mbps will be used for streaming video, though.)
Bluetooth 5. (Bluetooth 4 on the 4th generation model.)
Thread networking support (for HomeKit) on 2021 model and the high end 2022 model.
Price drop since the 2022 models.
No USB port on the box for the 4K models anymore, for “service and support” (restoring through computer).