Apple TV 4K - Short Review

[Andrewtst]

"Video Quality - The only support Dolby Vision type of HDR"

It supports HDR10 as well.

Off course they support HDR10.

What I mean is this is the only TV Box in market now that support Dolby Vision type of HDR.
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I wouldn't worry too much about YouTube not being in 4K HDR, with AV1 being agreed upon, YouTube will replace VP9 with AV1 and that's when you'll start to see YouTube in 4K HDR on the Apple TV 4K and Safari. Exciting times with AV1.

Haha yes to 8K no doubt with the AV1 compression so it won't be taxing on the broadband Most extreme sports films are shot in 8K using Phantom cameras Works great for mixing down to 4K or 1080p.
They'll need a more reliable alternative to WiFi though although maybe by that time we'll be using some kind of mobile broadband 24/7. It's not just the rural areas that can't receive fibre - apartments in some cities are an example. In my city where a company has the monopoly, it can't fit fibre to its 2008 built £1million apartments! They are stuck with 18mbps MAX for life. How absurd is that!!!!!!!

Haha! When release time means they is hardware capable of it.

8K I don't think so soon will happen as even now 4K already is more than enough. Haha!

 

[mattopotamus]

Off course they support HDR10.

What I mean is this is the only TV Box in market now that support Dolby Vision type of HDR.
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Haha! When release time means they is hardware capable of it.

8K I don't think so soon will happen as even now 4K already is more than enough. Haha!

Gotcha. I read it as only supports DV. With streaming there is no requirement to support HDR10 if you support DV, so it’s not immediately apparent.

 

[Andrewtst]

Finally I am able to screenshot Apple TV 4K Interface.

Share here some Interface of Apple TV 4K v/s Mi Box Android TV

Main Interface

Pointing at Netflix

Up Next v/s Play Next

Go in Up Next / Play Next

Others Apps

Siri v/s Google Assistant

Search inside Movies iTunes / Play Movies

Purchased Movies at Movies iTunes / Play Movies

Movies Interface at Movies iTunes / Play Movies

Settings

 

[Audit13]

@Andrewtst , thanks for the screen pictures. I was thinking about getting the Xiaomi Mi Box 3 but decided to wait since my tv had the Google Play Movie app.

 

[BODYBUILDERPAUL]

Ewwwwwwww the Google Play UI is horrible isn't it! Not nice but a different market I guess.

 

[Andrewtst]

@Andrewtst , thanks for the screen pictures. I was thinking about getting the Xiaomi Mi Box 3 but decided to wait since my tv had the Google Play Movie app.

Welcome. Actually all purchase movies from Google Play Movies is under your YouTube purchase folder as well. You can also playback from there.

Ewwwwwwww the Google Play UI is horrible isn't it! Not nice but a different market I guess.

For beauty they is no way to compete with Apple TV 4K but for sideload not official apps, Google TV is king there.

I only use Mi Box for travelling purpose now. 99% is using Apple TV 4K as it is far better even the playback also slightly nicer.

 

[Audit13]

Welcome. Actually all purchase movies from Google Play Movies is under your YouTube purchase folder as well. You can also playback from there.

For beauty they is no way to compete with Apple TV 4K but for sideload not official apps, Google TV is king there.

I only use Mi Box for travelling purpose now. 99% is using Apple TV 4K as it is far better even the playback also slightly nicer.

I didn't know that I could find my movies in YouTube. I don't have too many because I prefer to have them in iTunes.

I see you recently purchased Star Trek. It's a great movie. I have all 3 of the new Star Trek movies in iTunes 4k.

 

[Andrewtst]

I didn't know that I could find my movies in YouTube. I don't have too many because I prefer to have them in iTunes.

I see you recently purchased Star Trek. It's a great movie. I have all 3 of the new Star Trek movies in iTunes 4k.

For Star Trek will collect the rest in future.

I no longer purchase from Play Movies since I own Apple TV 4K.

 

[Sackofnickels]

My Apple TV 4K Short Review.

I just get it 2 days ago and finally I can view all my iTunes Movies from all my 3 accounts - USA, UK and Malaysia.

Pros

• Interface - Extremely beautiful and easier to use, especially changing the subtitle and also audio of full dynamic range or reduce loud sounds. This reduce loud sounds is very useful especially for watching at night time. Nearly all apps is follow standard design (except Google product - YouTube).
• Performance - Superb smooth with fancy emboss effect. Also no performance issue playing heavy 3D games with accelorometer support remote control.
• Contents - A lots of title to purchase or rent from Movies iTunes with some 4K HDR title.
• Video Quality - The only support Dolby Vision type of HDR, auto switch of HDR & SDR content and also frame rate. Thanks for this device support of SDR in RGB High and HDR in Chroma 4.2.2, the output is absolutely stunning.
• Accounts - Support multiple accounts and easier to direct switching. Thanks to this I can anytime switch between USA, UK and Malaysia account. Able to purchase contents from USA or UK by purchase iTunes Gifts Cards from 3rd party source.
• Movies iTunes Quality - HD quality is closed to Blu-ray and 4K HDR quality is closed to 4K Blu-ray.

Cons

• Sound Support - No Dolby Atmos support. Some user mentioned cannot pass-through but after I read it seems due to legacy AV receiver issue. I don't own any and cannot comment much as I can't test it.
• Setting - Default setting by Apple is wrong and not output optimal result. For example Apple is set force everything output to HDR, this is wrong and shall change switch to HDR only when required.
• Siri Support - It is cool but too bad it only work in few country and not yet support Malaysia.
• Maximum Usage - You need iTunes USA account to enjoy more variety Movies especially some title in USA is 4K HDR but in Malaysia still only HD. Also TV Shows iTunes is not support in Malaysia yet. https://support.apple.com/en-my/HT204411
• Weight - It is consider very heavy for such small device and not for carry around.

Malaysia iTunes Account

US iTunes Account

UK iTunes Account

Main Interface

Main Interface at Netflix

TV - Watch Now

Movies Interface

iTunes Extra Interface

TV Series

Is this an advertisement?

 

[Andrewtst]

Is this an advertisement?

Lol. Off course not. It just my own experience using it.

 

[BODYBUILDERPAUL]

Lol. Off course not. It just my own experience using it.

I think that this is a wonderful posting. Please keep reviewing! Excellent buddy!

 

[Andrewtst]

I think that this is a wonderful posting. Please keep reviewing! Excellent buddy!

Thanks for liking. I will.