# Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen): specs and price

**Price (US):** $129 at apple.com (US starting MSRP for Wi-Fi only model (64 GB); Wi-Fi + Ethernet model is $149 with 128 GB), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 13 streaming devices we track it is #11 cheapest of 13; category median $49.99.
**Brand:** Apple
**Released:** 2022-11
**Deskmark:** Platinum Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 76/100, #1 of 16 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $129 |
| Brand | Apple |
| Released | 2022-11 |
| Max resolution | 4K |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Storage (GB) | 64 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 |
| Remote voice | Yes |
| Ethernet | No |

## Where it stands

At $129, the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is #11 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99. On the spec sheet, its storage of 64 GB is the highest of the 16.

## What reviewers say

Four whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, Engadget, PCWorld/TechHive, What Hi-Fi) hands-on reviewed the 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K and unanimously call it the best streaming box, praising blazing A15 speed, the ad-free interface and a $50 price cut. Only Tom's Guide stopwatch-measured load times, clocking Netflix in 1 second and Disney Plus in 4. Gripes: still pricey, limited ports and no bundled HDMI cable. (Based on 4 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2022–2022-12-19.)

Praised: Fastest streaming box — snappy A15 performance and quick app launches; Clean, ad-free interface with tight Apple-ecosystem (AirPlay/AirPods/iCloud) integration; $50 price cut ($129 start) makes it far easier to recommend; Added HDR10+ support alongside strong picture quality.
Flagged: Not worth upgrading from the 2021 model — minimal new features; Still pricey versus Roku Ultra / Fire TV Cube; Limited physical connectivity and no HDMI cable in the box; Real-world speed gain over the predecessor is marginal.
Disagreement: How transformative the A15 speed boost feels is contested: Engadget ('Holy hell this thing is fast') and What Hi-Fi rave about responsiveness, while PCWorld found the difference 'barely noticeable even compared to the 2017' model and Tom's Guide's stopwatch showed most app-load gains were only about a second.
Sources: Tom's Guide (2022-12-19, tomsguide.com), Engadget (2022-11-03, engadget.com), PCWorld (2022-12-05, pcworld.com), What Hi-Fi (2022, whathifi.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)?**

Four whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, Engadget, PCWorld/TechHive, What Hi-Fi) hands-on reviewed the 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K and unanimously call it the best streaming box, praising blazing A15 speed, the ad-free interface and a $50 price cut. Only Tom's Guide stopwatch-measured load times, clocking Netflix in 1 second and Disney Plus in 4. Gripes: still pricey, limited ports and no bundled HDMI cable. Praised: Fastest streaming box — snappy A15 performance and quick app launches; Clean, ad-free interface with tight Apple-ecosystem (AirPlay/AirPods/iCloud) integration; $50 price cut ($129 start) makes it far easier to recommend; Added HDR10+ support alongside strong picture quality. Flagged: Not worth upgrading from the 2021 model — minimal new features; Still pricey versus Roku Ultra / Fire TV Cube; Limited physical connectivity and no HDMI cable in the box; Real-world speed gain over the predecessor is marginal. (From 4 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) cost?**

The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) has a US price of $129 (US starting MSRP for Wi-Fi only model (64 GB); Wi-Fi + Ethernet model is $149 with 128 GB), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) compare on price?**

At $129, the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is #11 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99.

**When was the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) released?**

The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) was released 2022-11.

**What are the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)'s key specs?**

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) (Apple): max resolution 4K, hdr formats Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, processor Apple A15 Bionic, storage gb 64, wifi WiFi 6. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs/ (apple.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/streaming-devices/apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) price of record was $129 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/streaming-devices/apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen/
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