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Apple 4k 3rd gen vs Apple TV HD (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by marcus2696@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch
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Thinking of making the jump; what’re some key differences, features, drawbacks, etc., thanks a bunch!!!

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[–] Eruannster@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The Apple TV HD is much, much worse in every way. It's a really old repackaged model from like 2015 that Apple hasn't bothered updating. Definitely get any of the Apple TV 4K models, even the first-gen 4K is better.

The HD doesn't get:

  • 4K support (1080p max resolution)

  • HDR/Dolby Vision

  • Dolby Atmos

  • Worse connection speeds (100 Mbit max on the HD, 1000 Mbit on 4K, slower wifi and bluetooth as well on the HD)

  • No Homepod support

  • No smart home stuff

  • The CPU is much slower with an A8 (HD) vs the A15 (4K). Literally seven CPU generations slower.

I would not even remotely consider the Apple TV HD unless it was like $20. It's outdated in pretty much every way possible. The Apple TV 4K is modern hardware, and will remain modern for at least 5+ years from now. My parents inherited my first-gen Apple TV 4K and that box is still fairly modern by todays standards, and is better than the Apple TV HD.

[–] gho87@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The HD doesn't get:

• ⁠Can’t use Homepod stereo pair/EARC audio out • ⁠No smart home stuff

Not entirely true. To pair Apple TV with HomePod, you go to Settings > Audio and Video (or Video and Audio) > Audio. There, the Apple TV will recognize any HomePod device as "temporary" device.

Of course, if your tvOS's version is 17.0 or later, press and hold the monitor-looking button till the upper-right menu appears. Then select Audio and then select a HomePod device if it appears.

I don't know what kind of "smart home stuff" you were referring to, but the Home app might work on tvOS. Right?

[–] cbass2008@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Avoid getting the HD; It most likely won't support future tvOS upgrades, beyond 17.

[–] gho87@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

One drawback about 4K HDR models is the lack of USB-C ports, which would've been needed if all other steps to make an Apple TV 4K workable fail. Depending on a mac device, either the Finder or iTunes can help restore an Apple TV device that contains such port or a microUSB port or a USB-A port.