Listeners of The Vergecast know that I've been ridiculously excited about the new Apple TV 4K for weeks now, because there isn't a great standalone streaming device that supports Dolby Vision 4K HDR and the new Dolby Atmos surround sound format.

With the Apple TV 4K, Apple finally offers a fully featured 4K streaming media player to compete with the likes of Roku and Amazon Fire TV--and even ups the ante by adding Dolby Vision support.

It's been a long time coming, but Apple has finally made the move to 4K HDR video streaming. The wait for Apple TV 4K was worth it, especially for those living exclusively in the iOS ecosystem.

4K and HDR support for both HDR10 and Dolby Vision; Strong Wi-Fi performance; Siri with voice remote

Expensive; Apple's streaming apps selection is still relatively small; Some apps not yet updated for 4K streaming

PROS - Powerful and Fast - HDR and Dolby Vision Support - Free 4K HDR Upgrades to Existing Movies in Your Library - Easy to use - More affordable 4K HDR Rentals and Purchases - Tons of Apps - Powerful Wi-Fi Connection CONS - More Expensive Than Other Devices - No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X Support Yet -...

In terms of its design the new Apple TV 4K looks identical to the previous generation and it remains a superb example of elegant minimalism.

Powerful processor; Dolby Vision support; Excellent and responsive interface; Extensive selection of apps; Cheaper movies on iTunes; Existing iTunes...

Single format output; No auto refresh rate selection; Remote can be annoying; Still very US-centric; Expensive

Apple TV 4K may be entering the market late but it brings with it a host of features and will upgrade your HD content to 4K for free

Good support for 4K HDR content; Siri voice search is brilliant; No need to re-purchase existing iTunes HD content in 4K

Quite pricey; Streaming service support is patchy

So, is it worth paying out the extra for the Apple TV 4K over the fourth-gen device? Essentially, yes, as long as you have/are planning to buy a 4K HDR TV and can benefit from the free upgrade of your iTunes movie collection.

I practically agree with all the What Hi-Fi review other than for me it remains a 4* product until Apple up their game and add bitstream / Dolby Atmos. I love it's quick, I love the 4k, I love what they've done with the HDR picture. I love the amount of 4k HDR movies BUT!

Apple TV 4K is the most expensive streaming box but there are more than enough reasons to justify the price.

4K movies look fantastic on a supported television; Setup is easier than ever; iTunes movies are upgraded to 4K versions for free; Can serve as a...

No support for Dolby Atmos sound; More expensive than other 4K streaming devices

For a device that was at the forefront of the home streaming revolution, Apple TV has always been a bit behind the times. The first generation required a computer to stream content. Third-party app support didn't arrive until the fourth generation .

4K movies look fantastic on a supported television; Setup is easier than ever; iTunes movies are upgraded to 4K versions for free; Can serve as a HomeKit smart-home hub