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I have an old Apple TV and I am using it all the time. What is the benefit of getting the new one?

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Posted on Apr 24, 2024 7:14 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2024 4:54 AM

… and QMS — if your TV supports that too. No more blackouts when frame rate or dynamic range changes.

… and Thread networking technology for the A2843 ethernet model (very useful for smart home accessories, HomeKit and/​or Matter compatible).

… and a faster chipset (A10 vs. A15; like iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 14), especially good for visually complex games.

… and HomePod audio for other sources than Apple TV through the TV. [5]

… and FaceTime via Apple TV. [6]


Apple TV 4K (1st generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


Apple unveils the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Apple Newsroom

Apple introduces the powerful Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) - Apple Newsroom

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Apr 27, 2024 4:54 AM in response to etiennegrosjean

… and QMS — if your TV supports that too. No more blackouts when frame rate or dynamic range changes.

… and Thread networking technology for the A2843 ethernet model (very useful for smart home accessories, HomeKit and/​or Matter compatible).

… and a faster chipset (A10 vs. A15; like iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 14), especially good for visually complex games.

… and HomePod audio for other sources than Apple TV through the TV. [5]

… and FaceTime via Apple TV. [6]


Apple TV 4K (1st generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


Apple unveils the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Apple Newsroom

Apple introduces the powerful Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) - Apple Newsroom

Apr 24, 2024 7:23 AM in response to etiennegrosjean

What model of Apple TV do you have currently?

Depending on your current Apple TV model, there may or may not be any significant benefit.


Obviously new devices may offer better performance and newer features, but if you currently have an Apple TV 4K first generation, there won't be any significant differences with the current Apple TV 4K 3rd generation for instance.


If you are using a much older 3rd Generation Apple TV and upgrade to a new Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K, then you get access to the App Store to get streaming apps as well as a ton of new software features in tvOS. Obviously if you have a non-4K Apple TV and upgrade to a 4K Apple TV then you have access to 4K content to watch if you have a 4K TV.


click here ➜ Apple TV 4K - Technical Specifications - Apple


Apr 24, 2024 9:23 AM in response to etiennegrosjean

etiennegrosjean wrote:

I have the model A1842 (32 GB). I already know that the new télécommande has a button for temporally cut the sound.

That model number corresponds to a First Generation Apple TV 4K.


If you were to buy the current 3rd Generation Apple TV 4K you get the new aluminum Siri remote, as well as the ability to play back HDR10+ content in full 4K(2160x4096) resolution at 60HZ.

It also has Wi-Fi6 compatibility on 802.11ax networks and supports HDMI2.1.

And also the option of having up to 128GB of storage.

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