{"id":468218,"date":"2022-06-27T23:43:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T20:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-06-27T23:43:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T20:43:50","slug":"why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Is the Apple TV 4K so Expensive? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acf14d7492b5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acf14d7492b5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_Is_the_Apple_TV_4K_so_Expensive_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why Is the Apple TV 4K so Expensive? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#First_What_Is_Apple_TV\" >First, What Is Apple TV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#High-End_and_Long-Lasting_Hardware\" >High-End and Long-Lasting Hardware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#An_Unobtrusive_Streaming_Interface\" >An Unobtrusive Streaming Interface<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Apple_TV\" >Apple TV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Advanced_Features_and_Apple_Arcade_Support\" >Advanced Features and Apple Arcade Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Integration_with_Apple_HomeKit_and_Fitness\" >Integration with Apple HomeKit and Fitness+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-the-apple-tv-4k-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_an_Apple_TV\" >Should You Buy an Apple TV?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_Is_the_Apple_TV_4K_so_Expensive_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why Is the Apple TV 4K so Expensive? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-121787\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/25c06536.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The Apple TV 4k streaming box and Siri Remote.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a world of $50 streaming sticks, the $180 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/2021-Apple-TV-4K-32GB\/dp\/B0933D3SN6?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Apple TV 4K<\/a> looks like an outrageous purchase. But even the biggest Android nerds swoon over Apple TV 4K when they see it in person. Its high price comes with premium features, and for some people, it\u2019s the best streaming device available today.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> To be clear, this article focuses entirely on the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/2021-Apple-TV-4K-32GB\/dp\/B0933D3SN6?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Apple TV 4K (2021<\/a>). The cheaper <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-TV-32GB-4th-generation\/dp\/B075NFX24M\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Apple TV (4th Gen)<\/a> came out in 2015 and isn\u2019t worth buying at full price anymore.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_What_Is_Apple_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">First, What Is Apple TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple tried to produce television hardware throughout the 1990s. But products like the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Macintosh_TV\">Macintosh TV<\/a>\u00a0proved unsuccessful, likely due to their high price tag and lack of useful features. As people often say when describing half-baked technology from the past, these early products were \u201cahead of their time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But with the rise of iTunes in the early 2000s, Apple suddenly had a\u00a0<em>reason<\/em> to sell television hardware. It launched the original Apple TV set-top box in 2006, providing an easy way for customers to watch their collection of iTunes movies, shows, and music videos on the big screen.<\/p>\n<p>Modern versions of the Apple TV focus more broadly on streaming, though they also integrate with services like Apple Arcade, Fitness+, and HomeKit. And notably, these streaming boxes run on Apple A-series chipsets\u2014the same chipsets used in iPhones and iPads.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_and_Long-Lasting_Hardware\"><\/span>High-End and Long-Lasting Hardware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121789\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fb2c35e0.png\" alt=\"The Apple TV 4k streaming box.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of all the streaming sticks and set-top boxes, Apple TV 4K is the most powerful. And I\u2019m not overstating things here\u2014Apple TV 4K runs on the A12X Bionic, a 2.5GHz chipset that originally debuted in the third-gen iPad Pro.<\/p>\n<p>To put things in perspective, the Apple TV 4K outperforms many Windows laptops. With Apple\u2019s software optimizations, this power provides a very reliable system. It also enables a bevy of features,\u00a0including 4K HDR 60FPS video with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos surround sound, gaming support, smart home integration, AirPlay, and quick pairing with AirPods.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you don\u2019t need a ton of horsepower to stream video, and some streaming sticks offer these features for less than $70. But raw power isn\u2019t the only benefit of Apple\u2019s A12X Bionic chipset\u2014device longevity is also a factor.<\/p>\n<p>Most streaming sticks last two or three years before they become unbearably slow or unreliable. But because the Apple TV 4K runs on powerful hardware, it will keep chugging for a\u00a0<em>very<\/em> long time. The fact that it runs an\u00a0A12X Bionic chipset is just icing on the cake. Apple tends to support its iPhones and iPads for nearly a decade, and the same goes for Apple TV boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Just look at the old fourth-gen Apple TV\u2014it\u2019s still on the market seven years after its launch. I wouldn\u2019t suggest buying the old device, as the Apple TV 4K is obviously a much better (and newer) option, but the proof is in the pudding.<\/p>\n<p>Power and longevity are, in my opinion, the best reasons to buy an Apple TV 4K. But I will note one thing\u2014the similarly-priced <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/120880\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive\/\">NVIDIA Shield TV also runs on respectable hardware and offers some unique features, such as AI upscaling.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Unobtrusive_Streaming_Interface\"><\/span>An Unobtrusive Streaming Interface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121790 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/81069407.png\" alt=\"The Apple TV interface, which shows a banner just above a collection of apps.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The streaming interfaces you\u2019re most familiar with, like Fire TV and Android TV, are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/119734\/which-smart-tv-should-you-buy-roku-fire-or-google\/\">a bit cluttered. They look very impressive, but they make apps harder to find by filling your screen with ads, promotions, and flashy junk.<\/p>\n<p>Apple took on a minimalist design language when building its streaming interface.\u00a0Apps are plainly laid out on the home screen, without any crazy distractions or a flood of \u201crecommended\u201d content.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, Apple TV isn\u2019t perfect. There\u2019s a big banner ad above your apps, and recommended content occasionally finds its way to the top app row. But for the most part, Apple TV avoids turning your TV into a billboard and makes it easy to perform simple tasks.<\/p>\n<p>This simple interface makes Apple TV 4K a solid option for people who want a clean streaming experience. However, I should note that Roku\u2019s interface\u00a0offers a similar level of simplicity at a much lower price.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nFor Binging All the Content<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/2021-Apple-TV-4K-32GB\/dp\/B0933D3SN6?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31ww56WA1XS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple TV\" aria-label=\"Shop for Apple TV\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/2021-Apple-TV-4K-32GB\/dp\/B0933D3SN6?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_TV\"><\/span>Apple TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">With Apple TV, you can binge all your favorite TV shows and movies from different streaming apps, including Apple originals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newlinebuttons\">\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple TV\" aria-label=\"Apple TV - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/2021-Apple-TV-4K-32GB\/dp\/B0933D3SN6?tag=reviewgeek-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$169.98 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$179.00<\/del> Save 5%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Features_and_Apple_Arcade_Support\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Advanced Features and Apple Arcade Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121786\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/f33179b6.png\" alt=\"Apple TV 4K's new &quot;Adjust Color Balance&quot; feature.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is where things get really neat, especially if you\u2019re deep in Apple\u2019s \u201cwalled garden.\u201d The Apple TV 4K packs a ton of advanced features, many of which rely on an iPhone or one of Apple\u2019s subscription services.<\/p>\n<p>My favorite of these features, called \u201cAdjust Color Balance,\u201d turns your iPhone into a calibration tool for your TV. You just place your iPhone (with Face ID) up to the TV screen, wait a bit, and let Apple TV 4K calibrate itself with accurate color, brightness, and contrast ratios.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019m also a huge fan of typing on Apple TV 4K. Other devices force you to type using the remote, which sucks, but Apple TV 4K will automatically bring up a keyboard on your iPhone every time you want to log in or search through an app. (You can also type with the remote, obviously. And since the remote has a microphone, you can use it to control Apple TV 4K with Siri.)<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121791\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eca2c70f.png\" alt=\"Apple Arcade running on an Apple TV 4k.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, Apple TV 4K supports <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/177145\/wireless-display-standards-explained-airplay-miracast-widi-chromecast-and-dlna\/\">AirPlay<\/a>. This feature lets you cast content from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch directly to the big screen. (To be fair, Roku devices and Vizio smart TVs also support AirPlay.)<\/p>\n<p>And if you have an Apple Arcade subscription, you can use the Apple TV 4K for gaming. It\u2019s an interesting feature that should appeal to families with young children, as it opens a huge library of games without the need for a console.<\/p>\n<p>I should note that Apple Arcade has some great games for adults. There\u2019s\u00a0<em>Fantasian<\/em>, an exclusive game developed by\u00a0<em>Final Fantasy<\/em> creator\u00a0Hironobu Sakaguchi. And for gamers who can\u2019t get enough of\u00a0<em>Alto\u2019s Odyssey<\/em>, Apple Arcade offers a unique version of the game with extra content.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integration_with_Apple_HomeKit_and_Fitness\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Integration with Apple HomeKit and Fitness+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100844 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/c0bee802.jpg\" alt=\"New Apple HomePod Mini colors\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like Amazon\u2019s Fire TV devices, the Apple TV 4K places a huge emphasis on smart homes. In fact, it doubles as a HomeKit hub and acts as a Thread Border Router. It also comes with a microphone-equipped Siri Remote, which you can use to control the TV or other devices in your home.<\/p>\n<p>Now, HomeKit smart homes do not require a hub. But using an Apple TV 4K or HomePod as your hub lets you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/234180\/how-to-enable-remote-access-to-your-homekit-smart-home-via-apple-tv\/\">access the smart home remotely<\/a>. And the Thread protocol that\u2019s built in to these devices actually increases smart home performance, reducing the delay between giving and executing a command.<\/p>\n<p>Apple TV 4K also comes with some unique smart home features, like the ability to stream content from smart cameras.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121788\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dd08ac10.png\" alt=\"Fitness+ running on an Apple TV 4k.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And oddly enough, Apple TV 4K integrates perfectly with Apple\u2019s Fitness+ program. The Fitness+ subscription requires an Apple Watch, but it comes with some amazing guided workouts that you can watch on an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV device.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re exercising on a treadmill, using an iPhone for guided video workouts isn\u2019t too enjoyable. Apple TV 4K offers a much better experience, especially when practicing yoga, core training, or dancing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_an_Apple_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Should You Buy an Apple TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121680\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/a0e0e4bd.png\" alt=\"A photo of the second-gen Siri Remote.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/apple-tv-4k\/\">Apple<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The benefits of Apple TV 4K are hard to overstate. It\u2019s the most powerful streaming device on the market, it\u2019ll receive nearly a decade of support from Apple, and it integrates perfectly with Apple\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>For many people, and especially Apple fans, these features are worth the $180 price tag. It certainly helps that the Apple TV 4K doubles as a HomeKit hub, which could eliminate the need to buy a $100 HomePod Mini.<\/p>\n<p>But dropping $180 on a streaming box isn\u2019t the most appealing idea. Other streaming products, such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Roku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\/dp\/B09BKCDXZC?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Roku Streaming Stick 4K<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/all-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote\/dp\/B08XVYZ1Y5?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Fire TV Stick 4K<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/us\/product\/chromecast_google_tv?hl=en-US\">Chromecast with Google TV<\/a>, cost just $50 and deliver content with 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. 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