Testseek.com have collected 40 expert reviews of the Apple TV Box 5G and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple TV Box 5G.
September 2017
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The editors liked
Best TV user experience
4K
HDR10 & Dolby Vision
Lots of apps & games
ITunes in 4K HDR
Free upgrades to 4K HDR in iTunes
24Hz output
The Apple TV 4K delivers the best streaming video available to compatible 4K
HDR and Dolby Vision TVs. 4K HDR titles on iTunes cost less than competitors. It offers the most polished streaming experience today
The best remote on the market and excellent
Fantastic 4K HDR content
Intuitive home screen
Simple iOS and macOS integration
The editors didn't like
Always-on HDR makes SDR look off
Dolby Atmos support missing
TV app & Siri missing in most regions
No YouTube in 4K HDR
Forces HDR LCD TVs into overdrive
The Apple TV 4K is expensive. Cheaper streaming devices from Roku and others offer similar image quality and capabilities
And more 4K apps (including YouTube). Upconversion of non-4K/HDR video is confusing and doesn't improve image quality
Best TV user experience, 4K, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, Lots of apps & games, iTunes in 4K HDR, Free upgrades to 4K HDR in iTunes, 24Hz output
Always-on HDR makes SDR look off, Dolby Atmos support missing, TV app & Siri missing in most regions, No YouTube in 4K HDR, Forces HDR LCD TVs into overdrive
Apple TV 4K is the successor to Apple TV4 from 2015, and over the years tvOS has been refined in a number of ways. Siri is the best voice assistant on a TV, and the new TV app has the potential to be a TV guide for the modern streaming age. The app stor...
Abstract: Apple TV has finally caught up with the 4K revolution.It may seem pricey starting at $179, but with amazingly sharp videos and great apps and games all rolled into one, Apple TV 4K is well worth the upgrade.That means setup is just as simple as it always...
Fantastic 4K HDR content, Intuitive home screen, Simple iOS and macOS integration
Expensive, Fiddly remote, No digital audio or USB ports
In "Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice Found There" by Lewis Carroll, the Red Queen says to Alice, "Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place." Apple has run very fast indeed to address some of the biggest pro...
Published: 2017-09-21, Author: Ben , review by: 9to5mac.com
The IndependentThe Independent thinks the image quality makes it worth the price, even if a 4K TV is something you plan to buy later.This is a hugely upgraded TV box, a welcome improvement on the last model, even if it's taken a long time to come. Now, it...
Published: 2017-09-21, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Apple TV 4K delivers the best streaming video available to compatible 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision TVs. 4K HDR titles on iTunes cost less than competitors. It offers the most polished streaming experience today, the best remote on the market and excellent
The Apple TV 4K is expensive. Cheaper streaming devices from Roku and others offer similar image quality and capabilities, and more 4K apps (including YouTube). Upconversion of non-4K/HDR video is confusing and doesn't improve image quality
Apple's 4K HDR streamer combines peak picture with a high-end feel nothing else can match, but it costs too much for most people...
Abstract: Apple has released a new version of its Apple TV with long overdue support for 4K ultra high resolution content. It also supports two versions of high dynamic range, or HDR. It's a long overdue upgrade because the previous Apple TV was delivering content...
Abstract: When Apple announced the “new” Apple TV (4th Generation) two years ago there was a glaring omission – 4K support. Last week they redeemed themselves and tomorrow the 5th Generation Apple TV goes on sale with two very important letters on the box “4K”.In b...
Substantial library of 4K HDR content, Strong picture and sound, Loads of apps, Dolby Vision and Atmos,
All 4 still missing, Pricier than stick alternatives,
When we first tested the Apple TV 4K back in October 2017, we agonised over the rating. On the one hand it delivered the best, biggest and most affordable library of 4K movies available, but the app gaps were impossible to ignore and its insistence on upc...
Published: 2017-10-04, Author: Lewis , review by: macworld.co.uk
4K HDR content looks stunning, Cheap 4K movies on iTunes, Potential for 4K gaming, Siri, App Store
Expensive, No Optical Out port, Not able to download 4K content, streaming only
So, is it worth paying out the extra for the Apple TV 4K over the fourth-gen device? Essentially, yes, as long as you have/are planning to buy a 4K HDR TV and can benefit from the free upgrade of your iTunes movie collection.Along with all the standard Ap...
