The Apple TV 4K 128GB is the higher of the two configurations Apple released in 2022 for the third-generation Apple TV 4K: it adds a Gigabit Ethernet port, a Thread radio and double the storage of the 64GB Wi-Fi model, on the same A15 Bionic chip. It is the version to pick if your TV sits near a wired network point or you are building a Matter smart home.
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Which Apple TV 4K 128GB This Is
This is the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), introduced by Apple in October 2022, in the Wi-Fi + Ethernet configuration with 128GB of storage. Apple sells the third generation in two versions: a Wi-Fi model with 64GB, and this Apple TV 4K 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet model. Both use the A15 Bionic chip and the same video and audio capabilities; the differences are the Gigabit Ethernet port, the Thread radio and the storage, which only the 128GB model has.
Apple lists the third generation as its current Apple TV 4K on its technical specifications page at the time of writing. If Apple releases a newer generation after this page is published, the model on this page remains the 2022 A15 Bionic unit, so check the generation you are buying if the very latest chip matters to you.
The Apple TV 4K 128GB is delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with a 1-year warranty from Totot, a 14-day return window for defective or non-compliant items, and shipping damage to be reported within 48 hours.
Gigabit Ethernet and 128GB of Storage
A wired Gigabit Ethernet port is the practical reason to choose the Apple TV 4K 128GB over the Wi-Fi model. Ethernet removes the two things that most often break a 4K stream in an apartment building: interference from neighbouring networks and a crowded 5GHz channel during the evening. The Apple TV 4K 128GB still has Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO if you cannot run a cable.
128GB of storage is double the 64GB model. Apps and Apple Arcade games are stored locally, and tvOS manages the space automatically, so the larger capacity of the Apple TV 4K 128GB mostly matters if you install many games or large apps and want to avoid re-downloads.
Thread Radio for a Matter Smart Home
Only the Wi-Fi + Ethernet model carries Thread networking technology, according to Apple’s specifications. Thread is the low-power mesh radio used by many Matter accessories such as sensors, buttons and smart plugs. With Thread on board, the Apple TV 4K 128GB can act as a Thread border router in an Apple Home setup, so Thread accessories reach your home network without a separate hub.
Apple TV 4K also works as a home hub for Apple Home, which is what lets you control accessories away from home and run automations. The 64GB Wi-Fi model can be a home hub too, but without Thread; if you own or plan to buy Thread accessories, the Apple TV 4K 128GB Ethernet model is the one to get.
A15 Bionic, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos
The A15 Bionic chip drives the interface, apps and games on the Apple TV 4K 128GB. For video, Apple lists Dolby Vision (Profile 5) up to 2160p at 60 fps, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG with HEVC up to 2160p at 60 fps, and H.264 up to 2160p at 60 fps. For audio, it supports Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Atmos, passed to a compatible TV or sound system over HDMI 2.1.
The HDMI port is HDMI 2.1, and the box connects to any HDMI-equipped TV; you get 4K HDR only if the TV itself supports the format. Bluetooth 5.0 handles the Siri Remote, game controllers and headphones, and AirPlay lets iPhone, iPad and Mac send content to the Apple TV 4K 128GB.
Siri Remote with USB-C and What Is in the Box
The Apple TV 4K 128GB box contains the Apple TV 4K, the Siri Remote (3rd generation), a power cord and documentation. The Siri Remote has a touch-enabled clickpad, a dedicated Siri button, TV and Mute buttons, and a rechargeable battery that Apple rates for months of use per charge; it charges over USB-C, but Apple does not include a USB-C cable in the box, so use one you already own.
Power input is 100V to 240V AC at 50Hz to 60Hz, so the Apple TV 4K 128GB runs on UAE mains without an adapter or transformer. Siri voice control availability depends on the language and region set on the device.
Apple Account Region and What It Affects
Some services on the Apple TV 4K 128GB depend on the country of your Apple Account rather than on the hardware. The apps you can download from the tvOS App Store, the availability of Apple TV+ shows, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, channels and rental or purchase catalogues all follow the account’s region. The hardware itself is not region-locked: it works with any Apple Account, and you can sign in with a UAE account or one from another country, subject to that account’s terms.
Streaming services from third parties, such as regional sports or TV apps, decide their own availability by account region and by your network location, so check that the apps you rely on are offered for the region you plan to use.
Who This Is Not For
If your TV is nowhere near a wired network point and you have no Thread accessories, the 64GB Wi-Fi model delivers the same picture, sound and chip for less; the Ethernet port and Thread radio are the only reasons to pay more for the Apple TV 4K 128GB.
There is no USB-C cable in the box for charging the remote, and no HDMI cable either. The Apple TV 4K 128GB has no optical audio output and no USB port for external storage. Some apps and content are limited by Apple Account region, and the unit does not include a built-in TV tuner or an aerial input.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Apple TV 4K 128GB (3rd generation), Wi-Fi + Ethernet, 2022
- Chip: A15 Bionic
- Storage: 128GB
- Video: Dolby Vision (Profile 5) up to 2160p 60 fps; HDR10+, HDR10, HLG with HEVC up to 2160p 60 fps; H.264 up to 2160p 60 fps
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, Dolby Atmos
- Ports: HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Thread networking technology
- Smart home: Apple Home hub; Thread border router for Matter accessories
- Remote: Siri Remote (3rd generation) with USB-C charging and rechargeable battery
- Power: 100V to 240V AC, 50Hz to 60Hz, built-in power supply
- Dimensions: 31 mm high, 93 mm wide, 93 mm deep
- Weight: 214 g
- In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote, power cord, documentation (no USB-C or HDMI cable)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications above are taken from Apple’s technical specifications for the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation). Full details are published on the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Tech Specs page.
FAQ
Is the Apple TV 4K 128GB the newest Apple TV?
No newer generation was listed on Apple’s specifications page when this page was written: this is the 3rd generation from 2022 with the A15 Bionic chip, and it is the model Apple currently documents as Apple TV 4K.
What is the difference between the 64GB and the Apple TV 4K 128GB?
3 differences: the 128GB model has a Gigabit Ethernet port, a Thread radio and double the storage. Chip, video, audio and remote are identical.
Does the Apple TV 4K 128GB work as a Matter hub?
Yes. It acts as an Apple Home hub and, with its Thread radio, as a Thread border router for Matter accessories in Apple Home.
Does it work in the UAE?
Yes. The power supply accepts 100V to 240V, and the hardware is not region-locked. App and content availability follows the country of your Apple Account.
Is a USB-C cable included for the Siri Remote?
No. Apple lists the Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote, power cord and documentation in the box; the charging cable is not included.
Does it support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?
Yes. Dolby Vision Profile 5 up to 2160p 60 fps and Dolby Atmos are supported, when the connected TV and sound system support them too.
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