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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 TV1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

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.

MLFF4LL/A, MLFF4FD/A5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The US store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4LL/A. Apple has not yet published an A-number for the 4th generation (the Identify your Apple TV model page lists only the 3rd generation and earlier). The SKU is stored as the model number.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4FD/A.

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.

13 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Press release dated October 13, 2026.

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.

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page offers pre-order and says available starting 11.13.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K (4th generation) can be pre-ordered starting October 13, with availability beginning November 13.

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 (2022)2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The page compares the A19 chip with the previous generation. The footnotes name the test units as Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), so the predecessor is the 2022 3rd generation.

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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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.

$2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Pricing and Availability: $299 (U.S.) or $49.83 (U.S.) per month for six months. US prices exclude sales tax.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store page price $299.00 for the single configuration. US price excludes sales tax.

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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€3494Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: 349 Euro inkl. MwSt. Taken from the German maker release as the euro launch price.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store price 349,00 EUR including VAT, as published. This agrees with the German press release.

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, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Customers in the U.S. and 29 other countries and regions can pre-order. Only the US and Germany are listed because only those two maker pages were opened.4Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The German release says pre-order from apple.com/de/store, with availability from November 13. This supports Germany.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026US store page offers pre-order.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page offers pre-order.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store image text says Apple TV 4K, front exterior, black color. Apple publishes no color name, so Black is taken from that text.

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.

Box1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K is a stand-alone square box with a built-in power supply. The Size and Weight section gives box dimensions. HDMI cable is sold separately.

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 × 2160px1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: support for up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160 on support.apple.com/en-us/119599.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the 4K 60-fps HDR output claim on the spec page.

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.

60Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching only. HDMI 2.1 on its own does not establish 4K 120 Hz. Video Formats: standard SDR/HDR video rates up to 2160p, 60 fps.

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 (2026)

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026One row records the stated 4K 60 fps HDR output. Chroma and bit depth are not stated. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple's definition of 4K as 3840 x 2160 sets the row's width and height.

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, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG. Compatible content, app and display are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Dolby Vision and HDR10+. HDR10 and HLG come from the spec page.

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.

5, 8.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5). This is the maker's list, not a statement about local-file playback.

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.

2.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: HDMI 2.1. Footnote 5 limits the stated support to 4K 60-fps HDR output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching. It is not a 48 Gbps or 4K 120 Hz claim.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: control your TV or receiver via IR or CEC. Footnote 7 lists power on and off, input switching to Apple TV 4K, 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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Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches the output refresh rate to the frame rate of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

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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Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Dynamic Range matches the output to the dynamic range of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

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.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats lists AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4. The press release says the A19 has a new dedicated AV1 decoder. No per-codec profile or level table is published, so video_decode_limits is left out.

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 (2026)

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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.

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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 Streaming15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 20 October 2026FairPlay Streaming overview lists Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated. This is an archived technote that predates the 4th generation.

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 Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats lists HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC, MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound) and Dolby Atmos. Format support does not establish 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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats names Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream audio equipment are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Spatial Audio immerses you in Dolby Atmos surround sound.

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, 5.110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 20 October 2026Audio Format settings: Stereo Only sends uncompressed two-channel PCM, and Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

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.

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide lists headphones among Bluetooth devices that connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth codecs are not published.

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 A191Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Processor row: A19 chip. No core count or clock is published for the Apple TV, so none is inherited from the iPhone.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Faster Performance, Smarter Remote: the A19 chip delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance than the previous generation and includes a new dedicated AV1 decoder.

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.

8GB17Press articleaftvnews.com/apple-announces-new-4th-gen-apple-tv-4k-with-performance-ai-and-smart-home-upgradesRead 20 October 2026Article says the new model has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Apple does not publish RAM for Apple TV. This is a single secondary source. Pre-launch reports from code analysis expected 8 GB with the A19 and 4 GB was the 2022 figure. Treat as unverified until a teardown or developer listing confirms it.

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.

128GB1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Capacity row: 128GB. Footnote: 1GB = 1 billion bytes, actual formatted capacity is less. This is the only capacity sold.

Storage type

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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 71Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO. Footnote 3: Wi-Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. The bands are not stated.

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.

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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.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO.

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.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row and port diagram: Gigabit Ethernet.

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.

61Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth 6. The Siri Remote is listed separately as Bluetooth 6 as well.

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 (2026)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit Ethernet	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The port diagram caption lists built-in power supply, Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI. The built-in power supply takes a mains power cord, stored as an AC input. Remote USB-C is not a device port.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Yes18Spec databasematteralpha.com/apple/apple-tv-4k-4th-generation-p5709Read 20 October 2026Matter Alpha entry lists Network: Thread, Thread Border Router, Matter over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, with Thread device type Router. Apple's own spec page says Thread networking technology and the press release says built-in Wi-Fi and Thread. Apple's Thread support page has not yet been updated for the 4th generation.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Compatibility and Home Control: works with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories, and acts as a home hub. Matter accessories require a home hub such as Apple TV 4K (product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: connect more accessories than ever with Matter. Footnote: Matter accessories require a home hub such as an Apple TV 4K.

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, Matter2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: works with HomeKit-enabled accessories and with Matter accessories, as a smart home hub with the Home app.

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 (4th generation)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box and the Siri Remote section: Siri Remote (4th generation).

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, Infrared1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section lists Bluetooth 6 and an IR transmitter. Bluetooth links the remote to the box. The IR transmitter 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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: microphone for Siri on the remote, with a Siri button.

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.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Siri button and microphone for Siri on the remote. Region and language restrictions apply.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: use the dedicated Siri button.

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 switching1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote 7: powering on and off, switching input to Apple TV 4K, controlling volume, and mute. Works via IR or CEC. TV 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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Find My with Precision Finding. Footnote 6: Precision Finding works on the Siri Remote (4th generation) paired with iPhone Duo, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 or later (excluding iPhone 17e). The press release adds an option to play a sound on the remote.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: if the remote goes missing, use Find My or say Siri, find the remote, to have it play a sound.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The new Siri Remote adds Find My support with Precision Finding and an option to play a sound on the remote.

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.

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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 battery1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: rechargeable battery, charging via USB-C cable to a computer or power adapter (each sold separately). No cell capacity is published.

Remote charging port

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USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: USB-C 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.

tvOS1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote on Siri AI names tvOS 27.2. The launch tvOS version is not stated, so launch_os_version is left out.

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.

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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 Store2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026TV and Beyond section: explore thousands of other top 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.

AirPlay13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/stream-audio-and-video-to-apple-tv-4k-atvbf2be9ef7/tvosRead 20 October 2026Use AirPlay to stream audio and video to Apple TV 4K, and to mirror the screen of an iPhone, iPad or Mac. The guide says AirPlay without a version number, so no version is stored.

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.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section and Microphones row. Siri AI needs an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for personal context, and is not initially available in the EU on iOS or iPadOS.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section: activate hands-free with your voice using Siri or Hey Siri, or press and hold the Siri button on the remote. The Microphones row names a three-microphone array with voice isolation. Far-field support varies by region and language (see the product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Easily said and done: three far-field microphones built in, so you can talk to Siri and control Apple TV 4K using just your voice. Footnote: far-field support varies by region and language, and needs the primary tvOS language set to Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian or Swedish.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Three far-field microphones for completely hands-free Hey Siri or Siri. Advanced echo cancellation isolates the voice while audio plays.

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.

iOS2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Better Together section: iPhone controls playback and volume from the Lock Screen or Control Center. The iPad is added from the User Guide page.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide explains using an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch as a remote. The iOS option covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch is not a separate option.

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, Hover Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Larger Type1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Accessibility section Features include list. This is the software feature list on the spec page, not a statement about every feature 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 Arcade2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple Arcade section. Requires a subscription.

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 controllers1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The spec page says compatible with supported game controllers. The named controllers come from the Apple TV 4K User Guide page Use a game controller on Apple TV 4K.12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 20 October 2026Opening paragraph lists Sony PlayStation DualShock 4, PlayStation DualSense, Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controllers and MFi-compatible game controllers. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

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 AC1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: built-in power supply. A mains power cord is in the box.

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 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Electrical and Environmental Requirements: line voltage 100V to 240V AC, frequency 50Hz to 60Hz. No maximum wattage is inferred from the input voltage.

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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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.

Width93.24Height31Depth93.24mm(3.7 × 1.2 × 3.7 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: height 31.00 mm, width 93.24 mm, depth 93.24 mm for the box.

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.

217g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: 217 g. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

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)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: height 136.00 mm, width 35.00 mm, depth 9.25 mm. Height is the length along the buttons.

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.

69.6g(2.5 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: 69.6 g. The remote has a built-in rechargeable battery. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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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 (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), Power cord, Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord, documentation.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord.

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.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). The store page says HDMI and USB-C cables are sold separately.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: HDMI and USB-C cables sold separately.

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.

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple product page for Apple TV 4K, with Pre-order and Available starting 11.13.

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.

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

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/tvos9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K User Guide, tvOS 27. It still lists the 2nd and 3rd generation as supported models and has not been updated for the 4th generation hardware.

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.

1year16Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 20 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page says every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. AppleCare plans and statutory rights are excluded.

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