In total, 45 percent of broadband households already own a smart TV , and a similar number have gaming consoles that already have video streaming apps-some of them 4K and HDR. Not everyone needs a new streaming box this year, but the Apple TV offers a much better interface and a wider range of apps...

Excellent 4K and HDR image quality; including support for the Dolby Vision standard; which some competing devices don't support; Practical; elegant; and intuitive interface; especially if you have an iOS device to augment it; Reasonably priced 4K HDR movies and automatic upgrades in your existing...

The Apple TV is built around the ambitious TV app; but; with no Netflix and hit-or-miss network app support; the app's functionality remains incomplete; HDR content is currently limited to Netflix and Apple's own store.

I've used the 4th Generation Apple TV as my main platform for watching video content for the last two years.

One of the best 4K HDR set-top boxes out there; 4K HDR set-up is simple and intuitive; Slow-down and lag issues are gone

Expensive when compared to competitors; Not much 4K video available or content with HDR; Siri Remote is still frustrating

Out of the box, the new Apple TV has minimal external physical differences with the previous generation: its body stands a bit higher to accommodate bottom vents to cool down the A10X processor , it lost the USB-C port but gained an upgraded gigabit Ethernet port, and the remote control now has a...

If you're an Apple fan, have an existing iTunes library, and use iOS devices, then it's going to be hard to avoid the lure of the Apple 4K TV. Its integration with the Apple universe is a big factor, and one that would make sense to a lot of people.

I would not want to be a dedicated Apple TV user and an obsessive TV consumer. In the years since its release, the little black box by Apple has often lagged behind competitors, seemingly forgotten by Apple in favour of phones, computers, and even watches.

It's been over 10 years since Apple launched the first generation Apple TV. This year alongside the new iPhones, Apple introduced the fifth generation now supporting 4K/High Dynamic Range and appropriately called the Apple TV 4K.

I found a DVD recently that I vaguely felt like watching. My DVD player was in standby mode. I pressed eject in case there was something in there. It didn't work. I hit play. Nada. I thought of taking the player to an all-purpose repair guy I use, then looked up how much a new DVD player would be.

In the years since its release, Apple TV has often lagged behind competitors, seemingly forgotten by Apple in favor of phones, computers, and even watches. And the Apple TV's status as the "other" on Apple's list of sales feels evident when you notice how late to the 4K party it is.

That polish

Streaming 4K over wi-fi is a nightmare

It's easy interface, spectacular picture, awesome sound and wide range of apps, games and entertainment are all good reasons to pick up this box.