$149 Apple TV 4K 128GB Model Includes Ethernet and Thread Support, 64GB Version Does Not

[MacRumors]

Apple's just-announced next-generation Apple TV 4K comes in 64GB and 128GB storage options, but only the larger capacity model comes with an Ethernet port and Thread support.

On the previous Apple TV 4K, both the 32GB and 64GB storage options included Ethernet and Thread support. With the smallest capacity third-generation Apple TV 4K now at 64GB and with a new starting price of $129, Apple has removed these two features, which are now exclusive to the 128GB model.

The updated Apple TV 4K model comes with an A15 Bionic chip, support for HDR10+, and an updated Siri Remote. The 128GB model with Wi-Fi and Ethernet configuration costs $149. The new ‌Apple TV‌ 4K is available to order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 4.

Article Link: $149 Apple TV 4K 128GB Model Includes Ethernet and Thread Support, 64GB Version Does Not

 

[Blackstick]

We know the NIC was probably $0.15

Just a shameless cash grab... Apple knows anyone with a proper home theater wants this thing on ethernet, so they gate it behind the 128GB upgrade, which almost nobody even needs.

 

[ikir]

Really really nice and I wasn't expecting A15! Time to upgrade!

 

[Eduardo1971]

But of course.
Apple always looking to increase its profit margins!

 

[GuruZac]

Gonna order one! A15 is a nice surprise!

Edit: Ordered. Replacing a 2017 ATV 4K.

 

[Ashwee]

USB-C Apple Remote too!

 

[ckelley]

This is a big "**** you" from Apple, absolutely no reason to cut out the ~$1 ethernet port except to make you buy a device with more storage. What in the world do you even need 128GB on this thing for? Most people use it for their streaming services.

 

[Frosties]

HaHaHa! Apple must not see support for smart home automation as a big thing forward. Good to know. Hello Google!

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Zero reason to upgrade.

 

[Dwalls90]

This is going to confuse a lot of people that buy an ATV and think they are setting the groundwork for their smart home....

 

[ikir]

We know the NIC was probably $0.15

Just a shameless cash grab... Apple knows anyone with a proper home theater wants this thing on ethernet, so they gate it behind the 128GB upgrade, which almost nobody even needs.

Most users are still home ones with uses mainly Netflix, TV+ and 64GB with Wi-Fi is fine. Ethernet version come with 128GB for nerds like us which uses it for HomeKit, casual gaming / Apps Arcade etc ect.

 

[Berzerker7]

Amazing people just can't stop complaining about the lack of a single feature that people don't necessarily need and that it's $50 cheaper as a starting price?

Even with the *same* features it's $30 cheaper than the previous Apple TV 4K and you get double the storage...

 

[jezbd1997]

Zero reason to upgrade.

that cpu is a big reason. especially if you’re coming from an old model

 

[SteveJobs2.0]

There should only be one model of Apple TV. Apple’s insistence on segmenting features by storage size, or physical size of iPhones, leads to massive customer confusion and greater development/manufacturing costs. This is even more problematic given that Apple TV has very few compelling reasons (apps) to upgrade to 128 GB storage.

 

[TheLisnakFactor]

I can't tell any real differences from the last gen. A little faster? And USB-C for the remote. Did I miss anything else?

 

[Freida]

for what?

Really really nice and I wasn't expecting A15! Time to upgrade!

 

[mnsportsgeek]

that cpu is a big reason. especially if you’re coming from an old model

If you like to play their terrible games, sure.

 

[jwolf6589]

Apple's just-announced next-generation Apple TV 4K comes in 64GB and 128GB storage options, but only the larger capacity model comes with an Ethernet port and Thread support.

On the previous Apple TV 4K, both the 32GB and 64GB storage options included Ethernet and Thread support. With the smallest capacity third-generation Apple TV 4K now at 64GB and with a new starting price of $129, Apple has removed these two features, which are now exclusive to the 128GB model.

The updated Apple TV 4K model comes with an A15 Bionic chip, support for HDR10+, and an updated Siri Remote. The 128GB model with Wi-Fi and Ethernet configuration costs $149. The new ‌Apple TV‌ 4K is available to order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 4.

Article Link: $149 Apple TV 4K 128GB Model Includes Ethernet and Thread Support, 64GB Version Does Not

What in the world is thread support?

 

[RedTheReader]

No ethernet port… really guys? I guess the refurbished Apple TV 4K my family got in 2018 lives on.

Now THAT's what I want to see! A useful storage upgrade and a model that doesn't eliminate a feature with very real use. Glad to see I was mistaken earlier. This is what I'd hoped last year's update had brought.

 

[akbarali.ch]

What is thread ?

 

[brofkand]

I don’t see why anybody would buy this over a $40 Roku.

 

[exoticSpice]

We know the NIC was probably $0.15

Just a shameless cash grab... Apple knows anyone with a proper home theater wants this thing on ethernet, so they gate it behind the 128GB upgrade, which almost nobody even needs.

It's still cheaper than the old 2021 4k Apple TV which was $179.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I can't tell any real differences from the last gen. A little faster? And USB-C for the remote. Did I miss anything else?

HDR10+ and Thread. That’s all.

 

[mozz2020]

What are they doing? Don't think there was any need to remove thread support and Ethernet from the 64 GB model.

 

[Blackstick]

It's still cheaper than the old 2021 4k Apple TV which was $179.

Yeah but Amazon had those new for $109, like... all the time.