The long-overdue Apple TV 4K acts as the ultimate set-top box upgrade if you're locked into (or loving) the iPhone ecosystem and want to pair it with a new HDR-touting Ultra HD television.

Dolby Vision and Atmos support; tvOS interface is clean and simple; Plays well with other Apple devices; Remote is responsive;

Siri can frustrate; Few benefits for non-4K owners

Apple's 4K HDR streamer combines peak picture with a high-end feel nothing else can match, but it costs too much for most people.

The Apple TV 4K delivers the best streaming video available to compatible 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision TVs; 4K HDR titles on iTunes cost less than competitors; It offers the most polished streaming experience today, the best remote on the market and excellent Siri voice options.

The Apple TV 4K is expensive; Cheaper streaming devices from Roku and others offer similar image quality and capabilities, and more 4K apps (including YouTube); Upconversion of non-4K/HDR video is confusing and doesn't improve image quality

If you can swing the price and want the best streamer available today, get the Apple TV 4K.

The Apple TV 4K delivers the best streaming video available to compatible 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision TVs; It offers the most polished streaming experience today, the best remote on the market and excellent Siri voice options; It's just $30, £30 or AU$40 more than the non-4K box.

The Apple TV 4K is expensive; It doesn't stream YouTube in 4K or HDR; Cheaper streaming devices from Roku and others offer similar image quality and capabilities.

The Apple TV 4K packs in almost everything the last model was missing, and its push towards making 4K releases cheaper is noble. But there aren't many third-party apps supporting the new format at launch, and Apple also made some curious decisions that might make some serious home theater...

4K/HDR content looks great; Aggressive pricing for 4K/HDR films; Wide variety of apps

Needs more third-party 4K/HDR support; Video processing goes overboard; No Dolby Atmos

The oft-complained about lack of support for 4K has been rectified in the update to the Apple TV. The new Apple TV 4K not only has the higher resolution but support for HDR -and AppleInsider has examined it in detail.

Works seamlessly with my phone and watch. Using it for my Apple Music library and to combine all the streaming apps. Only issue is how it cannot detect frame rate differences in video clips and Australian catch up apps.

Now that Apple is finally ready to play the Ultra HD game, it's taking movie night to the next level with the Apple TV 4K.

4K resolution; Dolby Vision HDR; Performance boost

Dolby Vision struggles to outperform HDR10; Still waiting on Dolby Atmos audio

A lot has happened since September 9, 2015, when the 4th Generation Apple TV was announced. Since then, 4K, or ‘Ultra HD' televisions have become the default specification for new TV purchases in Australia, and we finally have some 4K content to watch.

4K and High Dynamic Range; no extra charge for 4K iTunes; good integration with iOS devices

Most TVs have built in apps for streaming 4K content; just not from iTunes

The slickest TV streaming box around has got the 4K HDR upgrade it so badly needed – especially now that some initial teething troubles have mostly been solved. If your smart TV is a bit thick or you want access to a huge selection of affordable 4K HDR movie streams, then the Apple TV 4K is an...

Slick and powerful; Siri voice controls are great; Growing app store; Clever remote; Seamless setup; if you own an iPhone

Remote not great for gaming; Automatic upscaling not always a benefit; Some key apps missing; Need to be an iPhone user to get the most out of it

Now Apple has stepped into the world of 4K, customers can expect a steady stream of high quality content. It will all come through Apple TV 4K which provides a fantastic home viewing experience.