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Apple · 2022
Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)
The 2022 Apple TV 4K has an A15 chip, Wi-Fi 6 and Dolby Vision, but has been replaced by a 2026 model.
Previous generation, still sold
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The verdict
A fast, ad-free streamer that still holds up for 4K 60 Hz use, and Engadget notes it shares the new model's 4K 60 fps limit. Whether it is still sold, and at what price, varies by retailer, so check stock before buying.
The third-generation Apple TV 4K came in a 64 GB Wi-Fi version and a 128 GB Wi-Fi plus Ethernet version, both with an A15 Bionic chip, HDMI 2.1 output up to 4K at 60 fps, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Atmos. The Ethernet model adds Thread. Apple replaced it with a fourth-generation box in 2026, and Apple says Siri AI will come to this one by update.
Strengths
- A15 Bionic chip with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos support.
- Ethernet and Thread available on the 128 GB model.
- Siri AI is coming to it by update, per Engadget.
- Ad-free tvOS interface.
Weak spots
- Limited to 4K and 60 fps, as is the new model.
- No built-in microphones; Siri needs the remote.
- No hardware AV1 decoding, per Engadget.
- Lowest-cost version has no Ethernet.
Great for
- Apple households wanting a fast box
- Owners of HomePod or HomeKit gear
Skip if
- Buyers who need 120 Hz output
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for this model.
Device
- Form factor
- Box
- Platform
- tvOS
- Remote
- Siri Remote (3rd generation) with USB-C charging, IR transmitter
- Voice control
- Siri via the remote
Video
- Maximum resolution
- 4K
- Maximum refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
Connections
- HDMI version
- HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 fps HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video output)source
- Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet on the Wi-Fi + Ethernet model only
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0; Thread on the Ethernet model
- Power
- Built-in power supply, 100V to 240V AC
Primary source: support.apple.com
Setup notes
- Apple lists ARC/eARC and Quick Media Switching support.
- HomePod four-speaker surround needs the 2026 model, per Engadget.
- The 2022 model lacks the AV1 hardware decoder the 2026 box added.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Judged the 2022 box more compelling than before, with the A15 chip and lower pricing making it the fastest streaming device for most apps.
Read the originalCompares the two boxes and concludes streaming-only users gain little, since both are capped at 4K 60 fps; notes Siri AI will reach the 2022 box.
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Questions
How is this different from the 2026 Apple TV 4K?
The 2026 fourth-generation box adds an A19 chip, Wi-Fi 7, built-in microphones and a Find My remote. Both stop at 4K 60 fps, according to Engadget.
Which version should I buy?
Choose the 128 GB Wi-Fi plus Ethernet model if you want a wired connection or Thread. The 64 GB model has Wi-Fi 6 only.
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Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Released November 2022. Spotted an error? Tell us.