Testseek.com have collected 233 expert reviews of the Apple TV G4 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple TV G4 .
November 2015
(78%)
233 Reviews
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2519 Reviews
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The editors liked
AirPlay with iOS devices
TvOS is a huge improvement
Allows thirdparty apps
Apple TV delivers the most polished video experience today
With speedy reactions and a familiar yet attractive interface. It has the best remote on the market. Siri voice search is excellent
And useful voice commands add unique capabilities. The selecti
Great interface
Siri voice control
Huge breadth of content options
Excellent remote
Siri Remote is great
Slick user interface
Universal search is promising
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
Apps and Siri in your living room
Fantastic remote and interface
4K and High Dynamic Range
No extra charge for 4K iTunes
Good integration with iOS devices
The editors didn't like
Halfbaked Siri
Not enough content yet
Remote needs work
Apple TV costs more than similar devices like the Roku
Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast for basically the same core functions. There's no dedicated app for Amazon or any other a la carte video service beyond iTunes
Expensive
No 4K UHD
Pricing approaches console territory
Few compelling apps outside video and games
Optical audio port is gone
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
Pricey compared to previous Apple TV
Most TVs have built in apps for streaming 4K content
My old TV had just two HDMI ports, so I had to be selective about what I left plugged in. Even now, with more inputs to fill, I still limit myself to two set-top boxes. The new Apple TV has replaced its predecessor in one of those ports, but it hasn't rem...
1080p 60fps, Internet video, Apps on the TV, iOSstyle gaming, Siri voice control.
4K, Video recording, Amazon on the TV, PS4or Xbox Onestyle gaming, "Always listening" voice control
The new Apple TV took a long time to get here. Two and a half years long. Yet the version we got is still coming in "hot". There are a lot of incredible ideas here, not all of which are feature-complete. That duality—amazing Siri for video but none for mu...
New interface is refined and attractive, Siri remote is a much-needed upgrade, Voice search works well, Solid app and gaming support
No 4K support, On-screen keyboard is still clumsy
The new Apple TV offers the most refined streaming interface yet, with a remote that's a step ahead of the competition. Its voice search actually works well, and even at this early stage, there are plenty of worthwhile apps and games. If you need 4K thou...
Published: 2015-11-13, Author: Michael , review by: computerworld.com
Siri voice control, App Store offers use of wide selection of thirdparty apps, can control other HDMI devices, attractive new UI with beautiful screensavers, easy access to iTunes content
Occasional crashes, oldfashioned and irritating text entry, no keyboard support, no way to control Apple TV with other iOS devices
In the end, the question is: Is the new Apple TV worth buying?The hardware is small and unobtrusive, though it's slightly taller than previous models; the software is version 1.0, with an interesting mix of fun and frustrating moments; and the App Store a...
Abstract: Previous generation Apple TV L the original Apple TV M and the new 4th generation Apple TV R Photo by Brad MoonApple's fourth generation Apple TV has been on shelves for nearly two weeks now, and I've been testing one since it was first released After a t...
Limited app support at the moment, Siri can only be used on limited areas, No optical audio port
The Apple TV has evolved from a mere accessory to a full-blown setup box. The device has great potential, but it will take a while before apps made for the platform gains some traction...
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Published: 2015-11-06, Author: David , review by: wired.com
Its Netflix loads faster than your Netflix. Even without the TV stuff, there's a great gaming machine inside the Apple TV. The remote is superversatile. Apps probably are the future of TV
The remote is superfrustrating. Setting everything up will leave you wanting to commit crimes. Siri and the App Store both have some work left to do
Gorgeous, intelligent interface, Lots of great content, Smart Siri integration, Promising gaming capabilities
No 4K support, Expensive, Subpar touch controls
Spending $150 on a device that doesn't support the highest-resolution video seems questionable. However, Apple nearly makes up for that shortcoming with a superior user experience. The Apple TV runs like a dream, offers plenty of high-quality content and...
Published: 2015-11-04, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Fast, small, and unobtrusive, tvOS and its universal search features aren't perfect, but they're a good start, Fairly large selection of media streaming apps already, including Plex for all you local streamers, Some early games and apps show promise, and
Optical audio out is gone, There's no guarantee that services like Amazon Video will ever show up, No 4K, which isn't a big deal today but will slowly become a bigger deal as time goes on, Expensive compared to the Chromecast, the Nexus Player, the Fire T
The new Apple TV and tvOS feel like Apple's first effort at taking TV as seriously as it takes its other platforms. The Apple TV has always run an oddball, cut-down version of one of Apple's OSes (OS X originally, iOS lately) but it has missed out on Siri...
Abstract: Opinions are universal. Everyone has one. I'm enjoying the Apple TV, but there are a few problems Apple needs to address.Developers have been working for months to create apps in time for the release of the Apple set-top box, but their hard work is being...
