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10983 reviews
Jan, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 10983 reviews of Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the software and size. The design and price are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.
usability, price, design, size, software
reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1010 user reviews of Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the software and design. The price and usability are also appreciated. Comments are divided on the reliability.
usability, price, design, software
89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6605 user reviews of Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and software. The connectivity and price are also appreciated.
usability, price, connectivity, software, design
91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)
Brilliant, so long as you're happy sticking to the Apple way.
Simple setup and easy to use ; Slick, fast interface ; Easy access to a wealth of content ; AirPlay is brilliant
Prices for content aren't very competitive ; Can't easily plug in your own media to playback ; No iPlayer so must pay for BBC content
So with such a limited feature set, what can the Apple TV do?
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
The ideal streaming partner for Apple users, but not much choice for anybody else
Smooth operation Excellent integration (for Apple devices)
Limited app options Too closed for non-Apple users
The Apple TV is a gorgeous piece of kit, and for those who have bought into Apple’s way everything is lovely. But we don’t think that’s enough anymore, especially when similar money buys more versatile options, such as the Roku 3. Loosen up, eh, Apple?...
Expert review by (t3.com)
The new Apple TV has a new interface and glorious 1080p content
Sparkling 1080p video quality ; Smooth streaming playback ; Great simple interface
No free content ; No Lovefilm ; Laborious keyboard set-up
Expert review by (whathifi.com)
APPLE TV SET TOP BOX
Expert review by : Barry Collins (techadvisor.co.uk)
The Apple TV is almost the forgotten child of the Apple family, having last seen a major refresh back in March 2012. That's not to say the hardware is showing its age – it's still as sleek and powerful as anything else on the market, with full 1080p...
From a technical point of view, the Apple TV is as slick and neatly designed as you'd expect from Apple. However, its reliance upon iTunes and Netflix is frustrating for users outside the US, and the Apple TV won't live up to its considerable potential...
Expert review by : Simon Jary (techadvisor.co.uk)
Actually, and to the disappointment of industry disruptors everywhere, it measured less than an inch in height and under 4 inches in width and depth. Indeed it was the same shape and size as the previous Apple TV, and not so dissimilar in features either.
Apple TV is a sexy little box that sits unobtrusively next to your television, giving you easy access to a wide range of (albeit expensive) iTunes movie and TV series downloads. You can stream your photos, videos and music from your computer, iPad,...
Expert review by : Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That seems to be the motto for Apple with the Apple TV, which Steve Jobs once described as his hobby. The latest model retains the tiny form factor of the second generation player, but it improves on it by...
Compact design; 1080p resolution playback; Beautiful menu system; Netflix support.
Lacks key UK services like BBC iPlayer; Doesn't support non-Apple formats like Xvid and MKV video files.
Beautifully designed and incredibly easy to use, Apple TV is a top-notch product for those who are happy to rely on iTunes and Netflix for their TV and movie content. However, it still lacks support for UK services such as BBC iPlayer, which is...
Expert review by : Matt Egan , Global Editorial Director (macworld.co.uk)
The 2012 edition of the Apple TV, a connected set-top box that offers access to iTunes TV shows and movies, as well as content from Netflix, Youtube and Vimeo, has been discontinued, but it's still possible to pick one up second hand. Does the...
Relatively inexpensive set-top box ; Easy to use ; Stylish
Not much content ; Really ties you into iTunes
There is a lot to like about the third-gen Apple TV. It's well-built and easy to use. But it offers access to a limited range of content; the Apple TV - at least in the UK - still doesn't offer the variety of content offered by much of the competition....
Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)
Is this the best online television portal on the market?
Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (macworld.co.uk)
The AppleTV sports a slick, attractive graphical interface
affordable, compact design, attractive graphical interface
only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services
It is possible to run apps for some services on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and then stream them to the AppleTV using AirPlay – but the AppleTV really needs to provide direct access to those services without requiring any expensive additional...