2021 Apple TV HD (32GB, 5th Generation)
This Apple TV HD seems like a great upgrade over the previous Apple TV model. At first glance, the speed is much smoother, and heavier apps like Youtube TV are running much more smoothly. You can’t speak on TV quality but everything does look a bit crisper in comparison. Loading of video is much smoother and is a glaring improvement over previous models. Already enjoying this new model!
The re-adjustment of the buttons has been an easy and natural adjustment since the icons are a bit easier to understand. Also, a physical power button will be amazing for the people who couldn’t find it on the previous model.
The remote is better. I had given the previous AppleTV 4 stars because the remote was a fragile, quirky, easily lost, tiny, button-poor collection of Apple’s worst design impulses. I bought brightly colored cases for my remotes so I wouldn’t lose them, or forget which end was which.
The new remote is more substantial, easier to perform such basic actions as skipping forward in videos. Has a mute button! Now I don’t have to volume down to zero to mute.
With a power button so I don’t have to do the square button long press, slide, and click to sleep. And I can grab it and figure out which end is which without fumbling. From such small gifts come an additional star.
1080p HD high-quality video.
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound.
A8 chip for great gameplay and app experiences.
Apple Original shows and movies from Apple TV+.
The latest hits from Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and more.
More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music.
The new Siri Remote with a touch-enabled click pad.