Unlike some of Apple’s other hardware, streaming devices don’t cycle in and out on an annual or bi-annual basis. The new Apple TV 4K (2022), though, is targeting new users as much as it is existing ones. By lowering its price by a cool $50, while upgrading internal storage, Apple’s pricey streaming device isn’t as glaringly over-priced as it used to be. On top of that, you get the A15 Bionic chip for faster performance and the HDR10+ support for improved picture quality. As for how all this fares in real life, check out the 5 things I love about the new Apple TV 4K — and one thing I hate. And we’ll explain it all in this Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021) face-off!
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Specs
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Price
We believe the Apple TV 4K 2022’s best feature isn’t one of its internal upgrades, but the $50 difference across the Apple TV 4K 2022 and its not-too-distant predecessor. Yes, finally, Apple has lowered the price of its excellent streaming device. And it also upgraded internal storage at the same time. The Apple TV 4K (2022) starts at $129 (opens in new tab) with 64GB of storage, while the $179 Apple TV 4K (2021) started with 32GB internally. Both include the 2021 Siri remote.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Design and ports
Still a shiny black box, the new Apple TV 4K (3.7 x 3.7 x 1.2 inches) is slightly smaller than the 2021 Apple TV 4K (3.9 x 3.9 x 1.4 inches). One change we did not expect to see is that the Apple TV 4K’s Gigabit Ethernet port is only available on its pricier model, the $149 128GB Apple TV 4K. This Ethernet-equipped model includes Thread networking support — which was in all models of the 2021 device. Smart home devices on the Matter standard will work on the new Apple TV 4K (2022). Both the 2021 and 2022 Apple TV 4K have HDMI 2.1 support, which enables higher data rates from 18gbps (gigabits per second) up to 48gbps. HDMI 2.1 support (as it did last year) does make us wonder if Apple could update the new Apple TV’s software to support 8K video. No such feature was announced, and it’s unclear if the rest of the hardware could support it. Essentially, HDMI 2.1 is future-proofing.
New Apple TV 4K vs old Apple TV 4K: Performance
We could never have accused the Apple TV 4K of being slow, but those charges will have an even harder time sticking this year. The Apple TV 4K (2022) runs on the A15 Bionic processor, which Apple says enables up to 50% faster CPU performance, which should enable snappier responsiveness and smoother interface animations. Oh, and expect up to 30% faster GPU performance, which you’ll want if you’re an Apple Arcade user on the Apple TV 4K.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Audio and video
After the 2021 Apple TV 4K added 60fps 4K HDR content support — the change is great for sports fans — there wasn’t much left to do. Except for, you know, one little video standard. Otherwise, these are the same devices when it comes to putting images on your TV and pumping audio out of your system. Both the 2021 model and the new Apple TV 4K (2022) support 4K UHD video at up to 60 fps, with Dolby Vision and Atmos support.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Siri remote
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Apple’s kept that adage this year, after fixing its Apple TV remote last year — it hasn’t changed the remote at all this year. While some on our team may not like the touchpad elements that have remained (claims of “it’s too sensitive” have emerged). Except, for one way. The Siri remote in the Apple TV 4K 2022 charges via USB-C, instead of Lightning. Now, the only currently-sold Apple devices with Lightning are the iPhones, all AirPods and the 9th Gen iPad.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Outlook
We love the Apple TV 4K, but have always said the 2021 model’s $179 price-tag was far too rich for most people’s blood. Now, the Apple TV 4K (2022) may fix that — and that price is, I think, its best new feature. This $129 price tag, though, is still over twice as much as the excellent Roku Streaming Stick 4K, and $30 more than the even-better Roku Ultra. The new Apple TV’s other performance and picture-quality improvements may be neat for those who have cash to burn, but the audience for upgraders feels limited. The 2021 Apple TV 4K was always fast, and since the Apple TV 4K is still far from cheap, we doubt this year’s model will bring many owners of the most-recent model back to the shopping cart. Next: Here’s everything we know about Rings of Power season 2, and we’ve got 5 reasons to buy the Apple TV 4K (2022) and 2 reasons to skip it.
title: “Apple Tv 4K 2022 Vs Apple Tv 4K 2021 What S The Difference " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-15” author: “Robert Johnson”
Unlike some of Apple’s other hardware, streaming devices don’t cycle in and out on an annual or bi-annual basis. The new Apple TV 4K (2022), though, is targeting new users as much as it is existing ones. By lowering its price by a cool $50, while upgrading internal storage, Apple’s pricey streaming device isn’t as glaringly over-priced as it used to be. On top of that, you get the A15 Bionic chip for faster performance and the HDR10+ support for improved picture quality. As for how all this fares in real life, check out the 5 things I love about the new Apple TV 4K — and one thing I hate. And we’ll explain it all in this Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021) face-off!
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Specs
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Price
We believe the Apple TV 4K 2022’s best feature isn’t one of its internal upgrades, but the $50 difference across the Apple TV 4K 2022 and its not-too-distant predecessor. Yes, finally, Apple has lowered the price of its excellent streaming device. And it also upgraded internal storage at the same time. The Apple TV 4K (2022) starts at $129 (opens in new tab) with 64GB of storage, while the $179 Apple TV 4K (2021) started with 32GB internally. Both include the 2021 Siri remote.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Design and ports
Still a shiny black box, the new Apple TV 4K (3.7 x 3.7 x 1.2 inches) is slightly smaller than the 2021 Apple TV 4K (3.9 x 3.9 x 1.4 inches). One change we did not expect to see is that the Apple TV 4K’s Gigabit Ethernet port is only available on its pricier model, the $149 128GB Apple TV 4K. This Ethernet-equipped model includes Thread networking support — which was in all models of the 2021 device. Smart home devices on the Matter standard will work on the new Apple TV 4K (2022). Both the 2021 and 2022 Apple TV 4K have HDMI 2.1 support, which enables higher data rates from 18gbps (gigabits per second) up to 48gbps. HDMI 2.1 support (as it did last year) does make us wonder if Apple could update the new Apple TV’s software to support 8K video. No such feature was announced, and it’s unclear if the rest of the hardware could support it. Essentially, HDMI 2.1 is future-proofing.
New Apple TV 4K vs old Apple TV 4K: Performance
We could never have accused the Apple TV 4K of being slow, but those charges will have an even harder time sticking this year. The Apple TV 4K (2022) runs on the A15 Bionic processor, which Apple says enables up to 50% faster CPU performance, which should enable snappier responsiveness and smoother interface animations. Oh, and expect up to 30% faster GPU performance, which you’ll want if you’re an Apple Arcade user on the Apple TV 4K.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Audio and video
After the 2021 Apple TV 4K added 60fps 4K HDR content support — the change is great for sports fans — there wasn’t much left to do. Except for, you know, one little video standard. Otherwise, these are the same devices when it comes to putting images on your TV and pumping audio out of your system. Both the 2021 model and the new Apple TV 4K (2022) support 4K UHD video at up to 60 fps, with Dolby Vision and Atmos support.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Siri remote
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Apple’s kept that adage this year, after fixing its Apple TV remote last year — it hasn’t changed the remote at all this year. While some on our team may not like the touchpad elements that have remained (claims of “it’s too sensitive” have emerged). Except, for one way. The Siri remote in the Apple TV 4K 2022 charges via USB-C, instead of Lightning. Now, the only currently-sold Apple devices with Lightning are the iPhones, all AirPods and the 9th Gen iPad.
Apple TV 4K (2022) vs Apple TV 4K (2021): Outlook
We love the Apple TV 4K, but have always said the 2021 model’s $179 price-tag was far too rich for most people’s blood. Now, the Apple TV 4K (2022) may fix that — and that price is, I think, its best new feature. This $129 price tag, though, is still over twice as much as the excellent Roku Streaming Stick 4K, and $30 more than the even-better Roku Ultra. The new Apple TV’s other performance and picture-quality improvements may be neat for those who have cash to burn, but the audience for upgraders feels limited. The 2021 Apple TV 4K was always fast, and since the Apple TV 4K is still far from cheap, we doubt this year’s model will bring many owners of the most-recent model back to the shopping cart. Next: Here’s everything we know about Rings of Power season 2, and we’ve got 5 reasons to buy the Apple TV 4K (2022) and 2 reasons to skip it.
