{
  "id": 14244456,
  "title": "New Apple TV 4K vs previous model: Here’s everything new",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/new-apple-tv-4k-vs-previous-model-heres-everything-new",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:18:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/new-apple-tv-4k-vs-previous-model-heres-everything-new/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched a new Apple TV 4K, marking the fourth generation of the product. The primary differences between this model and its predecessor, the third-gen Apple TV 4K from 2022, are the upgraded hardware. The new Apple TV 4K features an A19 chip, which is the same chip found in the iPhone 17 released last year. This represents a significant improvement in terms of performance, as it offers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance compared to the A15 Bionic chip used in the third-gen Apple TV 4K. This chip upgrade translates to greater responsiveness, faster navigation, and smoother animations.\n\nAnother noteworthy addition is the new dedicated AV1 decoder in the A19 chip, which allows for more efficient and high-quality streaming while using less bandwidth. Additionally, Siri AI is now available on the new Apple TV 4K, and it will eventually be rolled out to the second and third generation models. Siri AI boasts features like personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and the ability to perform various systemwide app actions. Users can interact with Siri hands-free using a three-microphone array and voice isolation built into the box. The Siri Remote has also been upgraded to include Find My support with Precision Finding, enabling users to locate a lost remote with guided, step-by-step directions. Moreover, the new Siri Remote features a built-in speaker that can emit a sound to assist in finding it.\n\nThe fourth-gen Apple TV 4K also introduces a surround sound feature, allowing users to enjoy a four-speaker audio experience when paired with either HomePod mini 2 or HomePod 2. The four speakers work together to intelligently recognize their position in the room and calibrate audio timing and levels accordingly. Although Apple used to offer Apple TV 4K in two storage configurations (64GB and 128GB), the new model only comes with 128GB as the standard storage option. While it remains unclear how much the additional storage is utilized, Apple's Smart Downloads feature from tvOS 27 may make it more relevant in the future. In terms of connectivity, the new Apple TV 4K boasts several improvements, including the inclusion of Gigabit Ethernet in all models (previously limited to the 128GB model) and the integration of Apple's N1 wireless chip, which is expected to contribute to the overall performance enhancements.",
  "summary": "Apple just launched a new Apple TV 4K, the fourth generation of the product. Here’s how the new Apple TV 4K compares to the previous, third-gen model from 2022. more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}