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Apple TV 4K (1st generation) vs Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)

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Apple TV 4K (1st generation)
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Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
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The short verdict

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Apple TV 4K (1st generation)
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Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
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Apple TV 4K (1st generation)
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      At a glance

      Key differences

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      Side-by-side specifications

      Connectivity2 differences
      Bluetooth
      Bluetooth 4.0
      Bluetooth 5.0
      Ports and Interfaces
      HDMI 2.0a3 · 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
      HDMI 2.14 · 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with MIMO · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
      Performance2 differences
      Chip
      A10
      A12 Bionic
      Chipset
      A10X Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture; A10X Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture
      A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture; A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
      General2 differences
      Apple TV and the Environment
      BFR-free · PVC-free · Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements
      100% recycled aluminum in the Siri Remote enclosure
      Compatibility
      Apple TV is compatible with HD and UHD TVs with HDMI
      Compatible with HD and UHD TVs with HDMI · Compatible with Bluetooth keyboards
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