Apple TV 4K (2017, Black Siri Remote)

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Although it looks practically identical to the Apple TV (4th Gen) that came before it, at least from the front, the Apple TV 4K (2017, A10X, Black Siri Remote) has completely updated internals with support for 4K (2160p) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) movies when connected to a capable television.

This Apple TV 4K is powered by a three core Apple A10X Fusion processor, has 3 GB of RAM, and is offered with either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal flash memory storage.

Connectivity includes HDMI 2.0a, Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11ac wireless networking as well as Bluetooth 5.0.

Introduction Date:

September 12, 2017

Discontinued Date:

April 20, 2021

Processors:

1 (3 Cores)

Geekbench:

Processor Speed:

2.3 GHz*

Processor Type:

Apple A10X Fusion

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

Integrated

System Bus Speed:

Cache Bus Speed:

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI Architecture:

L1 Cache:

L2/L3 Cache:

RAM Type:

Onboard

Min. RAM Speed:

Standard RAM:

3 GB*

Maximum RAM:

3 GB*

Details:

*Apple provides no public information about the amount of RAM in the Apple TV 4K, but as first discovered by developer Steve Troughton-Smith, it has 3 GB of RAM.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

3 GB*

RAM Slots:

Video Card:

VRAM Type:

Standard VRAM:

Maximum VRAM:

Display Support:

Single Display*

Native Resolution:

Multiple*

Details:

*The Apple TV 4K requires a 4K TV and an HDR TV for 4K and HDR streaming. It also requires 802.11 wireless, an Ethernet network, or broadband Internet access.

2nd Display Support:

2nd Max. Resolution:

Standard Storage:

32, 64 GB SSD*

Storage Interface:

Details:

*The Apple TV 4K is available with either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal flash storage.

Standard Optical:

Standard Disk:

Standard Modem:

Standard Ethernet:

Gigabit

Standard AirPort:

802.11ac

Standard Bluetooth:

Details:

The Apple TV 4th Gen has built-in support for 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

USB Ports:

Firewire Ports:

Expansion Slots:

Expansion Bays:

Incl. Keyboard:

Incl. Input:

Siri Remote*

Case Type:

Cuboid

Form Factor:

Apple TV 4K

Details:

Uses a small 3.9 inch by 3.9 inch, 1.4 inch tall case.

Apple Order No:

MQD22LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

Apple Model No:

A1842 (EMC 3124)

Model ID:

AppleTV6,2

Details:

These identifiers are unique to this specific Apple TV.

Also see: All Apple devices with the A1842 Model Number, the 3124 EMC Number, and the AppleTV6,2 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Pre-Installed OS:

tvOS 11 (15J381)

Maximum OS:

Current

Details:

*Apple reports that the Apple TV 4K runs the "tvOS" which is based on the iOS, but it has its own app store. It supports tvOS 13, including the addition of Dolby Atmos support, as well as subsequent versions and the current version of tvOS (tvOS 16.x).

Dimensions:

3.9 x 3.9 x 1.4

Avg. Weight:

0.94 lbs. (425 g)

Original Price (US):

US$179, US$199*

Est. Current Retail:

US$100-US$125

Details:

*The Apple TV 4K originally was US$179 and US$199 with 32 GB and 64 GB of storage, respectively.

Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).