Apple · Released Nov 2022 Last verified June 8, 2026

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Review

Name: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Brand: Apple

A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router

Specdex verdict The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.

Apple's streaming box that's also a smart-home hub. A15 silicon, Thread border router, HomeKit hub — the iPhone-aligned home media center.

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Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router

Specdex verdict

Editor’s Pick

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+A15 silicon — fastest streaming box
+HomeKit hub + Thread border router
+No ads on home screen

Cons

−Apple ecosystem-leaning
−Pricier than Roku / Fire TV
−Remote can hide behind couch

Who's the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Buy

At $129 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 92 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.

Configurations

Available options for the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen).

Storage

64128 GB

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen).

Hub
Power adapter
Ethernet cable (where applicable)
Quick-start guide

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.