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Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021)

Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021)
alaScore 97

26 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the color and software are generally positive. The size and sound are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed views about the design and usability. Some have doubts about the price.

remote control, sound, size, software, color

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Apple TV 4K (2021) Review: Same as it ever was? | Trusted Reviews

 

If you have the old Apple TV 4K and are happy with it, then this probably isn't for you. For everyone else, this is the best streaming box.

Excellent app selection ; Fantastic picture ; Wide HDR and audio support ; Vastly improved remote

It is expensive when streaming sticks are so cheap ; Minor upgrade over previous model

Jul, 2021

Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Apple TV 4K (2021) review

 

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. Apple's video streamer easily justifies its price with an excellent performance

Oct, 2022

Expert review by : Carrie-Ann Skinner (techradar.com)

Apple TV 4K (2021) review

 

It's been four years coming, but is the latest Apple TV 4K a worthy contender as the streaming box for your home entertainment setup?

High-frame-rate HDR support Re-designed Siri remote Thread smart home technology built-in

Expensive Doesn’t work with Android

The Apple TV 4K (2021) is a slick streaming device, which can play 4K video in HDR and Dolby Vision, and supports high-frame-rate HDR to make fast action and sports look smooth and clear. The revamped Siri remote is a pleasure to use, and there are...

Jul, 2021

Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple TV 4K (2021) review: The future of streaming or just more of the same?

 

We review the 2021 Apple TV 4K with its new processor, new remote, and new features. Is it the future of streaming or just more of the same?

4K HDR / Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos for quality visuals and sound ; Adds HDMI 2.1 (for 60fps high frame-rate support (HFR))

Processor could be faster if you want to play powerful games ; No Spatial Audio support for headphones just yet ; Expensive compared to the competition

The 2021 update of this set-top box delivers what it sets out to do - packaging streaming services and Apple's own services into one place - but against the competition it feels pricey. But that's ultimately because - through Apple Fitness+ and Apple...

Oct, 2021

Expert review by : Matt Tate (stuff.tv)

Apple TV 4K (2021) review

 

Remote possibility: it might be a minor update, but the Apple TV 4K (2021) is still one of the best streaming boxes around

Comes with excellent new Siri Remote ; Great selection of apps ; Very good picture quality

Expensive ; Apple TV app still doesn’t have Netflix support ; Not much 60fps HDR content to watch

A minor update, but still one of the best 4K streamers you can buy

Jun, 2021

TechAdvisor Recommended

Expert review by : Lewis Painter (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple TV 4K (2021) review

 

Apple has finally fixed the biggest complaint of the Apple TV 4K: the Siri remote.

Redesigned remote ; Powerful chipset ; Improved HomePod speaker support

No increase in storage ; Expensive ; Not all apps take advantage of features

Though not much has changed with the Apple TV itself, the redesigned Siri remote makes all the difference to the overall experience.

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Rasmus Larsen (flatpanelshd.com)

Apple TV 4K (2021) review

 

A12, new remote, HDMI eARC, Atmos music, Spatial Audio etc.

Best TV operating system ; Continuous tvOS updates ; Frame, dynamic range matching ; HDMI eARC + wireless audio ; Spatial Audio (tvOS 15) ; Rich app catalog, Arcade games ; Low power consumption

Marginal hardware upgrade ; Maximum 64GB storage ; No AV1 decoding ; Siri missing in many regions

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Jonas Ekelund & Karen Haslam (macworld.co.uk)

Apple TV 4K 2021 review: Not a game changer

 

There's a new Apple TV, but other than the new remote not much has changed with this 6th-gen Apple TV model. Here's what we think.

More precise remote control ; Thread support makes it a modern hub for the smart home

No improvements that justify an upgrade ; Poorer gaming performance than the previous model ; The remote control is no longer a game controller

The new remote's a boost, but hardly anything else changed for the 6th-gen Apple TV. Why? There's probably something better coming.

Dec, 2021

Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Apple TV 4K (2021) review: It’s all about that new Siri remote

 

Apple's newly revamped Apple TV 4K may have a new brain on the inside, but it's the new Siri remote that is rightfully getting all of the attention.

Snappy performance ; Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos ; Much improved remote control

Expensive

“With a better remote and a faster CPU, it's still a pricey way to stream movies.”

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Apple TV 4K (2nd Generation) Review

 

Improved remote ; Plenty of useful features including AirPlay, HomeKit, and Siri ; Dolby Vision support ; Comes with a free year of Apple TV+

Expensive ; Interface and remote tend to funnel you into the Apple TV app

The second-generation Apple TV 4K is overpriced, but it remains an excellent media streamer, especially if you use the company's other products and services.

Jun, 2021
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