Buying a new streaming device means choosing between a few options but only one of them is in the ever-popular Apple ecosystem. The Apple TV devices are among the best, but we have to admit that there are definitely plenty of streaming sticks and boxes that are much cheaper. Thankfully, deals are sometimes available on a number of different Apple TV variants.
The 2022 Apple TV 4K has a modern A15 Bionic processor, more storage, a new USB-C powered Siri Remote and a lower starting price than prior models. If you want an Ethernet connection, you’ll need to spring for the 128GB version.
The latest 128GB Apple TV 4K is listed at its full price in most places, with only B&H Photo offering a slight discount. This version has double the storage of the entry-level model and has a built-in Ethernet port.
The previous-gen Apple TV 4K model is getting harder to find since it was discontinued last year. It’s currently available at Amazon, albeit at full price.
With the unveiling of the 2022 Apple TV 4K, Apple killed off the Apple TV HD. The move makes sense given the new lower starting price for the 4K model and the fact that the Apple TV HD was essentially a 2015 piece of hardware with a 2021 remote. The A8 chip powering it was getting a little long in the tooth, plus ultra HD TVs are way more accessible these days, with a plethora of 4K TV deals available.
Unless the Apple TV HD is deeply discounted, you should avoid it.
In 2021, Apple released a new Siri Remote that ditched the previous generation’s design and trackpad and brought better buttons, making it much easier to use. One of the great things is that you don’t need to upgrade your Apple TV to use the new remote. You can seamlessly connect it to your existing Apple TV.
Apple gave the remote a minor upgrade with its 2022 Apple TV revision, dropping the Lightning charging port in favor of USB-C. Functionally, both last year’s remote and the 2022 USB-C versions are identical and work with the same Apple TV devices.
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