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General

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Series

Fire TV Cube2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Technical details heading identifies the third-generation Fire TV Cube.

Apple TV7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple TV model identification page lists the second-generation Apple TV 4K within the Apple TV family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GA5Z9L4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GFAYGLRY3SG69MYNRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications explicitly pairs Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) with GA5Z9L. AFTGAZL is the developer Build model software identifier and is stored as an alias only. YKF470 and K7Q3MT are remote models and excluded from device model numbers.

A2169, MXGY2LL/A, MXH02LL/A7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation Apple TV 4K section explicitly identifies A2169, introduced 2021, in 32 GB and 64 GB capacities.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-06-21-2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US education institution catalogue dated June 21, 2021, Apple TV table: MXGY2LL/A is 32 GB and MXH02LL/A is 64 GB, both introduced April 20, 2021. Only exact product identifiers are taken from this education catalogue, not a standard retail launch price.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 September 20225Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/devices-and-services-news-2022Read 8 October 2026September 28, 2022 event entries at 9:51 AM announce the next-generation Cube. 9:53 AM entry states shipping October 25. US launch month 2022-10, corroborated by original reviews published October 25.

20 April 20219Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Dated April 20, 2021 original announcement of the A12-powered next-generation Apple TV 4K.

Status

Available2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact maker US page continues to offer this third-generation model for purchase. Current availability checked October 8, 2026.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple TV 4K (2017)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple's identification page lists the 2017 model as the 1st generation and the 2021 model as the 2nd generation of Apple TV 4K.9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Apple's April 2021 release announces the next generation of Apple TV 4K and calls the earlier box the previous-generation Apple TV 4K.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Apple TV 4K (2022)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Official identification names 2021 as second generation and 2022 as third generation of Apple TV 4K. The link is generation succession, not a sibling configuration.10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker calls the 2022 A15-powered box the next generation, compared with the previous generation. Official model identification names it third generation after the 2021 second generation.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$139.995Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/devices-and-services-news-2022Read 8 October 2026September 28 event 9:53 AM Shipping soon entry states 139.99 USD, US launch price for standard bundle. Later price increases and discounts excluded.

$1799Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starts at $179 (US). This is the canonical 32 GB launch MSRP excluding tax. The maker release does not state the 64 GB price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€19911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starts at 199 Euro including VAT, explicitly available in Germany. This is the canonical 32 GB launch price. No 64 GB price is inferred from review prices.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly includes the US among the more than 30 initial countries and regions. Only explicitly proved US and German markets are listed.11Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly states availability in Germany in the second half of May 2021.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation section explicitly lists Color: Black.

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table says Cube. Stored as box under the existing schema.

Box15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Introduction identifies the second-generation Apple TV 4K as a refreshed box. Enclosure and ports are examined in First impressions.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Output/Input resolution supported row lists 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. 4K Ultra HD output establishes the standard 3840 x 2160 raster. Not a decoder-only value.

3840 × 2160px12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces footnote 4 explicitly states support up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker format article defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the exact second-generation output claim.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Output/Input resolution supported row says up to 60 fps at 2160p, 1080p and 720p. No 120 Hz feature inferred from HDMI 2.1.

60Hz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces footnote 4: up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. HDMI 2.1 does not establish 120 Hz output.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
2160	60
1080	60
720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Published Output/Input resolution supported row records each vertical resolution up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma combinations are not separately stated, so those cells are omitted.

BApple TV 4K (2021)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation A2169 section states HDMI 2.1 output up to 4K60 HDR10 and Dolby Vision. This records a supported output combination, not every lower-resolution maximum. Chroma and bit depth are not stated.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact HDR row lists HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. App, content and TV support are required.

HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists HEVC Dolby Vision Profile 5, HDR10 Main 10 and HLG up to 2160p60. Current maker list takes precedence over secondary HDR10+ claims and a secondary HLG-absence claim. No HDR10+ support is inherited from third generation.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 101Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Video codecs Dolby Vision row: 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 and 10. Levels specified only for profiles 5 and 8 (up to 9), and 9 (up to 5). No level borrowed from a Fire TV Stick table. Local-file support depends on the player.

512Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision Profile 5 up to 2160p at 60 fps. No other local-file profile is inferred.

HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectors / Ports explicitly separates one HDMI 2.1 input and one HDMI 2.1 output with ARC. This field is the output revision. Optional HDMI features are not inferred.

2.112Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states HDMI 2.1. Footnote 4 specifies 4K60 HDR output and ARC/eARC. No 48 Gbps or 4K120 claim is inferred from the revision.

HDCP version

2.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectors / Ports row states HDCP 2.3. Retail page separately requires HDCP 2.2 on the connected 4K TV, which is a compatibility minimum.

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HDMI-CEC

Yes8Reviewandroidauthority.com/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3rd-gen-review-3243902Read 8 October 2026December 10, 2022 exact third-gen review explicitly states included remote supports HDMI-CEC for power and volume. Test ran Fire OS 7.6.1.3. Compatible equipment required.

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states control of TV or receiver via IR or CEC. Footnote 3 names power, input switching, volume and mute.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches Apple TV 4K output refresh rate to content. App and television support apply. Current software capability.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Dynamic Range switches Apple TV 4K output to the original content dynamic range. Compatible display formats and app support apply.

UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

Super Resolution Upscaling2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Product description names Super Resolution Upscaling for converting HD content to 4K. No claim that all content or apps improve. HD source and 4K output required for this stated function.

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Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, AV1, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation decoder table. Does not inherit H.263 or VP8 from older Cubes or Sticks.

H.264, HEVC, MPEG-412Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. Additional software decoders used by specific apps do not become a hardware decoding claim.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	2160	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	5.1	2160	30	8
H.264 / AVC	High	5.1	1080	60	8
AV1	Main	5.1	2160	60	10
VP9	2	Not available	2160	60	Not available
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Video codecs rows are decoder limits, distinct from HDMI output/input modes. H.264 explicitly has 2160p at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps, High L5.1 and 8-bit. AV1 Main L5.1 10-bit. VP9 Profile 2 at up to 30 Mbps with unspecified limitations. Horizontal pixel counts are omitted where only vertical resolution is published.

BApple TV 4K (2021)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	3840	2160	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: H.264/HEVC SDR up to 2160p60, HEVC Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG up to 2160p60, H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower, MPEG-4 Simple 640 x 480 at 30 fps. Main/Main 10 names are stored only on HEVC rows. Bit depth is not inferred. Baseline resolution and rate are unknown.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines the 4K video frame as 3840 x 2160, qualifying the 2160p rows only.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

MP46Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3-gen-test.82507Read 8 October 2026Supported codecs section explicitly reports AV1 videos in MP4 on an NTFS USB drive playing successfully in the integrated media player. Codec, storage route and container combination only. Not a claim for every MP4 codec. Player and firmware versions unstated.

M4V, MP4, MOV12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple playback. This is not every codec in each container.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

Widevine L1 v11, PlayReady 3.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact DRM row lists Widevine L1 v11 and PlayReady 3.3. Secure Media Path note applies to video media only. Does not guarantee service 4K availability.

FairPlay Streaming2Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Debugging FairPlay Streaming Overview explicitly identifies Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is inferred.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital / AC3, Dolby Digital Plus / EAC3, Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC and AC4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAV, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio codecs are input formats and qualified routes. Dolby MAT transcoding applies to streaming apps and HDMI input. MAT input to MAT output is specified for HDMI input. TrueHD, DTS, basic-profile DTS-HD and MPEG-H are passthrough. Other named audio formats are decoder capabilities. PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz, six channels, 16/24-bit is a decoder limit, so output maximum fields remain empty.

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats lists these formats. AC-3 is Dolby Digital 5.1 and E-AC-3 is Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Decoding support is distinct from unchanged compressed passthrough.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly names Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD basic profile and MPEG-H passthrough. TrueHD Atmos is named in the Dolby row. Compatible player, content and HDMI audio equipment are required. These are current support statements, not guaranteed launch behavior. Full DTS-HD Master Audio support is not claimed.

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table names DDP+JOC, AC4 Atmos and TrueHD Atmos. Matching content, app and output equipment required.

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream equipment are required.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.12Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Audio support row names 7.1 surround, stereo and HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.1. It does not identify 7.1 as PCM. Separate current developer passthrough format support is retained without extending this general channel claim.

2.0, 5.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 7 October 2026Audio Format settings explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only mode and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 mode. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder-format listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output configuration.

Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Bluetooth technical row explicitly permits compatible speakers and headphones. Accessibility row corroborates headphone and compatible hearing-device output. Codec support is not inferred.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual explicitly lists headphones among Bluetooth accessories that can connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth version alone is not used as proof.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

Amlogic POP1-G1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Processor (SoC) row: Amlogic POP1-G, also named Amlogic AML Popcorn. No generic A311D2 chipset substitution.

Apple A12 Bionic12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Processor explicitly names A12 Bionic with 64-bit architecture. Core names, counts and clocks are not inherited from iPhone.

CPU

4x ARM Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz and 4x ARM Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026CPU row: ARM 4xCA73 at 2.2 GHz and ARM 4xCA53 at 2.0 GHz.

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CPU cores

81Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Four CA73 plus four CA53 cores. Exact US product page separately calls it octa-core.

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

2.2GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact CPU row gives 2.2 GHz for the four CA73 cores. CA53 cluster runs at 2.0 GHz.

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GPU

ARM Mali-G52 MP81Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026GPU row names ARM G52 MP8 at 800 MHz. Clock retained in this note because no separate GPU clock field exists.

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Memory row: 2GB, LPDDR4/x at 4224 MT/s.

3GB15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list states 3 GB RAM. Game console section says FlatpanelsHD confirmed 3 GB in A12 Apple TV 4K. Review explicitly has both 32 GB and 64 GB units.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+2021+Teardown/142845Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 6 identifies Micron MT53D384M64D4SB-046 XT:E 3 GB mobile SDRAM on the A12 package in the tested 32 GB A2169. Reviewer independently confirms 3 GB for the family.

RAM type

LPDDR4/x1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker notation LPDDR4/x. Does not identify LPDDR4 versus LPDDR4X more precisely.

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

16GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Storage row: 16 GB internal marketed capacity. Free space is separate.

32, 64GB12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Capacity section lists 32 GB and 64 GB. Decimal GB, actual formatted capacity less. Canonical body and launch starting prices are the 32 GB configuration. Only storage capacity differs in the represented options, so no unproved variant price rows are created.

Storage type

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NVMe SSD15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list explicitly says NVMe SSD: 32 GB or 64 GB storage. iFixit step 7 identifies NAND flash on its 32 GB unit. NAND is the flash medium, not an alternative claim about the NVMe interface.

Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

Yes6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3-gen-test.82507Read 8 October 2026Exact 2022 third-generation review NTFS-USB-Sticks section: NTFS or FAT32 files accessible through apps supporting external media. Apps can be moved after formatting storage on the Cube. NTFS media drive cannot also serve as the device-formatted app drive. Firmware version unstated.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

USB external storage6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3-gen-test.82507Read 8 October 2026Exact review describes USB-A drives for direct media playback and device-formatted app storage. No microSD slot. Capacity and exFAT support not inferred.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Technical details Wi-Fi row names Wi-Fi 6E tri-band. 6 GHz operation requires a Wi-Fi 6E network using WPA3. Regional radio availability may differ, this is the US reference.

Wi-Fi 612Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi row explicitly lists 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz and 6 GHz tri-band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi row explicitly lists 2x2 MIMO.

MIMO12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces states MIMO without an antenna-stream count. No 2x2 figure is inherited from third generation.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

100Mbps1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Ethernet row: 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet. Not gigabit and not an optional dongle.

1,000Mbps12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names Gigabit Ethernet. Rated Ethernet link speed is 1000 Mbps, not measured throughput.

Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth row specifies 5.0 with BLE for the device, separate from the remote.

5.012Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Device Ports and Interfaces states Bluetooth 5.0. Remote Features separately states Bluetooth 5.0. A teardown chip capability of Bluetooth 5.2 does not override the maker device claim.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video input
HDMI	1	2.1	Video output, ARC input support
USB-A	1	2.0	External storage, webcam or compatible controller
Ethernet	1	Not available	10/100 Mbps network
DC power	1	Not available	Power input
Other	1	Not available	IR extender output

Source3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 rear diagram labels exactly six physical connectors: HDMI input, HDMI output, USB-A, network, power and IR extender. Revisions and Ethernet rate from exact developer and retail technical tables. QSG page 2 names external webcam. External storage scope from ComputerBase exact review. Compatible USB controller use from PCWorld exact review. IR connector is stored as other because it is an IR control port, not an audio output.

BApple TV 4K (2021)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output with ARC/eARC	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces and its image identify one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet and one mains input. Remote Lightning is not a device port.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+2021+Teardown/142845Read 7 October 2026Step 2 explicitly says the Apple TV 4K only carries power, HDMI and Ethernet, with no hidden service port in the Ethernet socket.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly includes Thread. Footnote 5 qualifies HomeKit or Matter Thread accessories and a Thread-enabled home hub.18Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly identifies Apple TV 4K (2021) as a Thread border router. Exact-generation maker specifications independently list Thread networking.

Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Yes19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker Home hub and Matter article requires a home hub to add Matter accessories and explains Apple TV becomes a home hub after assigning a room. Supported current software and Apple Home setup are required.

Smart home platforms

Alexa3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Do even more with Alexa explains voice control of compatible smart-home devices. No Matter controller or Thread border-router capability inferred.

Apple Home, Matter19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker article identifies Apple TV home-hub setup and Matter accessory support. This is later supported software, not a 2021 launch Matter promise.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Included in the box explicitly names Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced. Original supplied remote, excluding Pro bundles and later replacements.

Siri Remote (2nd generation)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact specification section identifies supplied second-generation Siri Remote. Apple TV Remote is its regional name where Siri is not supported. Later third-generation remote is not substituted.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced technical details Technology row specifies Bluetooth 5.0. No infrared radio is inferred for the remote from the Cube IR blaster.

Bluetooth, Infrared20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Second-generation remote Connectivity states Bluetooth 5.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth communicates with Apple TV. IR controls other equipment.

Remote microphone

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 remote diagram labels Microphone and Alexa voice button.

Yes21Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1636170-REG/apple_tv_4k_32gb_2021.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 32 GB 2021 product overview explicitly says the included rechargeable Siri Remote is equipped with a microphone enabling direct speech to Siri. No microphone count is inferred. Public web source text was readable.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Original remote voice button supports Alexa. Alexa+ is a later device software feature, qualified separately.

Siri9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026All-New Siri Remote section describes Siri for playback and search. Supported country, region and language are required.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Mute, Channel up/down2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Product page Enhanced remote paragraph and QSG page 2 label power, volume, mute and channel buttons. Compatible television, audio equipment or cable-box setup required.

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features and footnote 3 identify IR or CEC control of TV or receiver: power, input switching to Apple TV, volume and mute. Device compatibility applies.

Remote finder

No7Reviewpcworld.com/article/1360317/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3rd-gen-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026October 25, 2022 review An upgraded remote section explicitly says standard Cube remote lacks remote finder. Pro is separate.

Yes22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Find your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd generation) and later: requires iOS 17 or later and tvOS 17 or later. Later proximity-finding software, not a launch feature or a remote speaker.

Remote backlight

No7Reviewpcworld.com/article/1360317/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3rd-gen-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same section explicitly says standard Cube remote lacks backlighting. Pro is separate.

No23Reviewtheverge.com/22446699/apple-tv-4k-hd-siri-remote-review-features-priceRead 7 October 2026Review of the redesigned 2021 supplied Siri Remote explicitly says buttons are not backlit. No third-party replacement remote is included.

Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote technical details: two included AAA batteries. No rechargeable internal battery or charging port inferred.

Built-in rechargeable battery20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Second-generation Battery section states internal, non-user-replaceable rechargeable battery. Its cell capacity is not a streaming-device schema field.

Remote charging port

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Lightning12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states Lightning connector for charging.

Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact OS version row says Fire OS 7.

tvOS9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement identifies tvOS as the operating system.

Operating system at launch

Fire OS 7 (Android 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 20262022 identity table states Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9). Android Authority original review ran Fire OS 7.6.1.3. No Fire OS 8 inheritance from 2023 Sticks.

tvOS 14.515Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact-generation specification list states tvOS 14.5. Android Authority describes its launch-period review unit running tvOS 14.5. Later current software is not relabelled as the launch version.

App store

Amazon Appstore9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 8 October 2026How to get started explicitly names Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and installing Xbox app via Amazon Appstore.

App Store9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement describes Apple TV apps in the App Store.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Miracast display mirroring with Fire tablet row says Supported. No native AirPlay or Google Cast claim.

AirPlay 215Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list and Media player discussion explicitly identify AirPlay 2 output and current protocol support. AirPlay 2 is distinct from Google Cast.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Original Alexa and current exact product page Alexa+. Alexa+ requires a US Amazon account and compatible devices set to US English. Focused experience included, full access across devices requires Prime or Alexa+ Standard. Later software support, not a 2022 launch feature.

Siri9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement names Siri support on the new Siri Remote. Supported region, language and app conditions apply.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Far-field Alexa control row says Supported. Four-microphone array is built into this device. No linked Echo is required.

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/siri-devices-control-apple-tv-4k-atvb8f6c5cdb/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current tvOS 27 guide permits Siri on a linked HomePod, iPhone or iPad to play items or open apps on Apple TV 4K. Example commands include Play Ted Lasso on the TV and Open HBO Max on the TV. Compatible linked device, Apple Home room setup and supported current software are required. The box does not have a built-in far-field microphone. Press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Voice support row names free Fire TV app for Android, iOS and Fire OS. Fire OS is represented by other in the existing enum.

iOS5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 7 October 2026Manual explicitly supports iPhone and iPad remote control. iOS enum covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch support is documented but not a separate platform enum here.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Accessibility row lists these features. Captions and Audio Description depend on content. ASHA supports select compatible Bluetooth hearing devices, not every hearing aid.

VoiceOver, Zoom, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Accessibility Features include list for exact second-generation hardware. Current software support is not a statement that every named feature was present at launch.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact current product page gaming section names Luna and Xbox Game Pass. US availability, subscriptions, accounts, compatible controllers and network required. Xbox support is a later addition, not a launch promise.

Apple Arcade9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement explicitly identifies Apple Arcade. Subscription and regional service availability apply.

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense (Bluetooth), Sony DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 8 October 2026Exact supported Cube guide names these controllers over compatible Bluetooth. Microsoft account and Game Pass Ultimate required for subscription catalog. Fortnite has a membership-free option. No all-game or all-controller claim.

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual opening paragraph explicitly lists these supported controllers. Current firmware, app and controller-specific requirements apply. Bluetooth alone is not proof.

Power

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Power supply

External DC adapter3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 instructions connect included external power adapter to Cube power port and wall outlet. Not USB power.

Internal AC12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states built-in power supply. In the Box includes a mains power cord, not an external box adapter.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

12 V DC, 1.25 A4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GFAYGLRY3SG69MYNRead 8 October 2026Exact GA5Z9L electrical rating: 12 V DC, 1.25 A. Device input rating. Not a measurement of power consumption or proof of adapter output.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W25Reviewguide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/vVGLys3T2tPH2Opy.hugeRead 7 October 2026iFixit step 2 image 2 shows exact maker-printed A2169 bottom label. It clearly reads 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W. This is the rated input text. The 15 W label is not treated as tested maximum consumption.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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0.47W26Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_apr2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report page 9 power table: Sleep/Network standby at 230 V is 0.47 W. ENERGY STAR set-top box method. All energy values assume Wi-Fi. Default sleep after 15 minutes or manual sleep/power button. Network ports remain active unless power is removed. Maker claim, not reviewer measurement.

Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width86Height77Depth86mm(3.4 × 3 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Device Size row: 86 x 86 x 77 mm. Width and depth are the square footprint, height is vertical, corroborated by the technical diagram. Millimetre figures take precedence over rounded inch figures. Excludes adapter and remote.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: width 98 mm, height 35 mm, depth 98 mm. Device body only. Both published storage capacities share the maker dimensions.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

513g(1.1 lb)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Device Weight row: 513 g. Device only, excludes adapter and remote.

425g(15 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: 425 g for the box. Maker notes configuration and manufacturing variation. Remote is separately weighed.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height158Depth17mm(1.5 × 6.2 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote Size row: 38 x 158 x 17 mm. Width across buttons, height along buttons, depth thickness.

Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 35 mm, height 136 mm and depth 9.25 mm.

Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

51g(1.8 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote Weight row: 51 g without batteries.

63g(2.2 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: 63 g for supplied second-generation remote with its internal battery. Do not substitute the 66 g third-generation remote.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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BCGA216927Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA2169/Letter/Application-letter-5200751Read 7 October 2026Public application-letter record, Document 5200751, explicitly identifies FCC ID BCGA2169 and Product Code A2169, Apple Digital Media Receiver, original equipment application dated April 20, 2021. The FCC.report PDF was blocked during independent verification. This readable record replaces that unavailable URL as evidence.

Other certifications

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ENERGY STAR12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Apple TV and the Environment, Energy efficient explicitly states ENERGY STAR certified. This is a certification statement, not inferred only from low consumption.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact Included in the box row. HDMI, IR extender and Ethernet cables sold separately. Standard Enhanced remote bundle.

Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (2nd generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact US In the Box list includes Lightning to USB cable. This differs from the 2022 box, which omits its USB-C charging cable.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact Included in the box row explicitly states HDMI cable sold separately. QSG page 1 also says not included.

No12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly says HDMI cable sold separately. No separate HDMI cable appears in In the Box.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM72Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact US standard bundle ASIN B09BZZ3MM7. Remote Pro and protection-plan bundles are excluded from the reference.

support.apple.com/en-us/11192212Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation maker technical product page. No current third-generation sales page is used for old hardware.

Spec sheet

developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.html1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Cube - 3rd Gen (2022). Older Cube tables on the same page are excluded.

support.apple.com/en-us/11192212Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Maker second-generation HTML technical specification sheet.

Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US Gen3 quick-start guide linked from exact product page. Three image-only pages rendered and inspected.

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current Apple TV 4K User Guide. Second-generation 2021 hardware supports current tvOS. Software capabilities below are current support, not all launch promises.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026US Warranty and service row: 1-year limited warranty. Purchased extensions and statutory rights excluded.

1year14Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 7 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page states every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. Optional three-year protection and statutory rights are excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.