The 3rd generation Apple TV 4K arrives with a formula that evolves in small steps. The power is increased, the format of the case is more compact and the remote control is now recharged via USB-C. The interface also becomes more efficient.
This third generation of Apple TV 4K benefits from a technical update to perfect its formula. A little smaller, without a fan and even more energy efficient, Apple’s little box is still just as pleasant to use with a neat, complete and ultra-fluid interface. If we can quibble about the absence of lighting of the remote control buttons, it is clear that we have here a high-end multimedia box which will undoubtedly appeal to streaming enthusiasts, whether they are immersed in the universe from Apple or not.
Strong points
- Very smooth tvOS system.
- Powerful voice recognition for videos.
- Varied choice of streaming content.
- TV app that concentrates all streaming video programs in one place.
- HDMI 2.1 output with HDR at 60 fps.
- HDR and Dolby Atmos management.
- Built-in Siri voice assistant.
- Good handling of the remote control.
- Touchpad or buttons: the user chooses!
- No fan.
Weak points
- No USB port to connect an external device.
- No microSD port.
- No optical or coaxial audio output.
- No DTS decoding.
- No management of DTS HD MA and Dolby TrueHD.
- Remote control without backlight.
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Alternatively
The Shield TV version 2019 brilliantly takes up the torch of previous models by offering flawless playback of videos, photos and music – whether streaming or local playback. Its new format also allows it to hide quite easily behind a piece of furniture or a television, and its functionalities are enriched in a very nice way with full HDR support and the arrival of a scaling system. videos. Nvidia also always offers different ways to play video games from its box, features specific to the brand. And if we add to this the exemplary software support provided by Nvidia, this undoubtedly makes it a benchmark Android TV box.