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

Priced at $249.

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Pros

Pros

  • 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
Cons

Cons

  • 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

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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
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
Wi-Fi direct
Miracast
Home search screen
Netflix remote button
Stan remote button
YouTube remote button