Home entertainment networks

Apple TV 4K (3rd gen) Wi-Fi+Ethernet review

Apple TV 4K (3rd gen) Wi-Fi+Ethernet

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Parental controls include PIN requirement for all apps (non age range PIN)
  • Very accurate voice search recognised all search terms we spoke
  • Very responsive user interface
  • Has a Gigabit Ethernet port
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Content search did not show results from all subscribed services
  • 'Continue watching' row was OK, but did not show content from Netflix, Disney+, or Paramount+
  • Ad takes up about 75 per cent of the home screen
  • Not easy to identify the streaming service provider of recommended content
  • Remote control includes a touchpad that can lead to navigation misadventure, but it can be disabled in the settings
  • Parental controls include PIN for apps based on age range, but it can still allow apps with 18+ content to open
  • AirPlay support from apps is limited; can not easily initiate content from a phone app to play it back on the Apple TV device

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Ease of use score
63%
Remote control score
81%
Standby power consumption score
40%

Specifications

Internal storage (GB)
128
Ethernet port
Memory card reader
Toslink
Bluetooth
1
Dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
95 x 95 x 30
Operating system
tvOS 16.5
Website
apple.com.au

Cost

Price
$249.00
Annual running cost
$5.70

Features

4K capable
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
User profiles
Child profiles
Netflix
Stan
Amazon Prime Video
Disney+
Binge
YouTube
Paramount+
Foxtel Now
Kayo Sports
Apple TV+
BritBox
Crunchyroll
Tubi
ABC iView
SBS On Demand
7plus
9Now
10 play
Plex
Chromecast
Apple AirPlay
USB in
DLNA
1
Wi-Fi direct
Miracast
Home search screen
Netflix remote button
Stan remote button
YouTube remote button

Looking for user reviews?

We don't offer user reviews anymore. Help us improve this expert review by sharing your feedback in a quick survey.