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General

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Series

Apple TV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple TV model identification page lists this product within the Apple TV family.

Ultra2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 Roku Ultra launch, describing successive Ultra devices.

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

A2737, A28431Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Third-generation identity sections: A2737 is Wi-Fi 64 GB. A2843 is Wi-Fi + Ethernet 128 GB.

4850R, 4850X1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact retail product details list Model 4850R. Developer model identifier 4850X is separately sourced. Not older 4800/4802 or Walmart LT.3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current hardware table names Ultra Brewster 4850X, 2024. Software hardware identifier alongside retail SKU 4850R.

GTIN / EAN

1942530977162Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1731226-REG/apple_mn873ll_a_apple_tv_4k_3rd.htmlRead 7 October 2026UPC row for US 64 GB part MN873LL/A. This is not a GTIN for the 128 GB model. Public web source text was readable. Direct HTTP fetch returned 403.

8296100068889Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Ultra-4K-Streaming-Device-2024-4850R/p/213248.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R product header UPC 829610006888.

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

18 October 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Dated October 18, 2022 launch announcement.

24 September 20242Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Dated September 24, 2024.

Status

Available4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gbRead 7 October 2026Current maker purchase page describes Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), with 64 GB Wi-Fi and 128 GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet configurations.

Available3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current models table explicitly manufactured and supported. Current product is for sale, so available.

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

Apple TV 4K (2021)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple's identification page lists the 2021 model as the 2nd generation and the 2022 model as the 3rd generation of Apple TV 4K.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Apple's October 2022 release announces the next generation of Apple TV 4K and compares it with the previous generation.

Not available

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.

Apple TV 4K (2026)22Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 23 October 2026Apple's Apple TV 4K page compares the A19 chip with the previous generation and its footnote names the 4th and 3rd generation units.

Not available

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

$1293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starting price $129 (US). This applies to the 64 GB Wi-Fi configuration, excludes tax and is not the 128 GB price.

$99.992Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Availability explicitly $99.99 in US. US pre-tax MSRP, separate from Canadian price or later sales.

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.

€1695Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability in the fetched German-language maker release states 169 Euro and Austrian availability. This is the 64 GB starting price including VAT as published. The body links the Austrian store. No 128 GB euro launch price is inferred.

Not available

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

US, AT3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch release states availability in more than 30 countries and regions including the US. Only explicitly proved US and Austrian markets are listed.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability states the November 4 launch includes Austria. No full worldwide market list is inferred.

US2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Launch US availability and current US 4850R reference. Canadian retail identifier not proved, so no CA variant inherited.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Both third-generation identity sections explicitly list Color: Black.

Black9Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Ultra-4K-Streaming-Device-2024-4850R/p/213248.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R listing names Black Finish. No arbitrary finish variants added.

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.

Box9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Apple TV specifications table, Design row, 2022 column: Box.

Box8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 review repeatedly identifies small box, separate from sticks.

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 × 2160px6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity footnote 3 states support up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video format as 3840 x 2160 in the linked format article.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Video formats available in the Apple TV app defines 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the exact hardware 4K output claim, not borrowed decoder capability.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility: up to 2160p at 60 fps (3840 x 2160). This is HDMI output, not UI rendering resolution.

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.

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity footnote 3: video output up to 4K 60 fps HDR. HDMI 2.1 does not establish 4K 120 Hz.

60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps and Dolby Vision at 60 fps. Requires compatible HDMI/HDCP chain. No higher UI/TV rate imported.

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.

AApple TV 4K (2022)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Third-generation Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Ethernet sections explicitly state HDMI 2.1 output up to 4K60 HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. This row records supported output, not every lower-resolution maximum. Chroma and bit depth are not stated.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K as 3840 x 2160. No untested lower-resolution rate is inferred.

BRoku Ultra (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR format
3840	2160	60	Dolby Vision

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly supports Dolby Vision at 60 fps on 4K HDR TVs. Native 3840 x 2160 output. Bit depth/chroma unproved.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats names Dolby Vision and HDR10+/HDR10/HLG. Compatible content, app and display are required.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly lists Dolby Vision, HDR10/10+ and HLG. Compatible content, TV and HDMI chain required.

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

56Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision Profile 5 up to 2160p at 60 fps. No local-file support for other profiles is inferred.

Not available

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

2.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both connectivity configurations state HDMI 2.1. Footnote limits stated support to 4K60 HDR output, ARC/eARC and QMS. This is not a 48 Gbps or 4K120 claim.

2.1b1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Ports table explicitly HDMI 2.1b. Optional features are not inferred from revision.

HDCP version

Not available

2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 20264K compatibility requires an HDMI input supporting HDCP 2.2. Stored supported 4K-chain version, not a claim of a newer maximum.

HDMI-CEC

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states TV or receiver control via IR or CEC. Footnote 5 identifies power, input switching, volume and mute.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026Exact 4850 compatibility with HomeKit. Player power control requires TV HDMI-CEC and Roku 1-touch-play. Published CEC function, not every CEC optional feature.

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

Yes11Maker 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.

Yes2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 launch explicitly HDMI 2.1 Quick Media Switching between refresh rates/content sources. Official auto-adjust article supplies native-content matching settings and app restrictions.12Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/change-the-refresh-rateRead 7 October 2026Roku auto-adjust display refresh switches to source native rate on compatible players. Exact 2024 launch additionally establishes QMS switching. Some apps including Netflix/Hulu exclude auto-adjust. Enable in Advanced display settings. QMS requires compatible TV, no implied universal app support.

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

Yes11Maker 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.

Not available

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

Not available

720p to 1080p, 720p to 2160p, 1080p to 2160p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility separately names upscaling 720p to 1080p and 720p/1080p to 2160p. No named AI processing invented.

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.264, HEVC, MPEG-46Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists AVC/H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. VP9 software playback reported in tests is not a maker hardware-decoding claim and is not added here.

H.264, HEVC, VP9.2, AV11Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB media formats explicitly H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP9.2 and AV1. Local USB route and listed container restrictions, no generic chip capability inherited.

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

AApple TV 4K (2022)

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

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: SDR AVC/HEVC Main/Main 10 up to 2160p60, HDR HEVC Main 10 up to 2160p60, H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower, MPEG-4 Simple 640 x 480 at 30 fps. Bit depth is not inferred from the profile name. Baseline row has no stated resolution or rate.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. This width only qualifies the published 2160p rows.

BRoku Ultra (2024)

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

M4V, MP4, MOV6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple playback. This is not a claim of arbitrary codecs in those containers.

MKV, MP4, MOV1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB video playback table lists MKV, MP4 and MOV. VP9.2 only MKV, AV1 MP4/MKV, AVC and HEVC all three. This is local playback, not every streaming protocol.

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

FairPlay Streaming12Maker 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.

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Audio

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

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats lists these supported formats. AC-3 is Dolby Digital 5.1 and E-AC-3 is Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Format support does not establish compressed passthrough.

AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, PCM, AC3, EAC3, DTS Digital Surround, ALAC, HE-AAC, AC-4 with Atmos, EAC3 with Atmos1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB audio format table lists each stored format. DTS is passthrough, Atmos is via AC-4/EAC3 in listed local containers and HDMI with compatible sound equipment. Decode versus passthrough qualified separately.

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

Not available

DTS Digital Surround, AC3, EAC31Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly DTS Digital Surround pass through over HDMI. AC3/EAC3 passthrough separately sourced from official streaming specification. No TrueHD/DTS-HD inference.4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Supported audio notes explicitly AC3/EAC3 passthrough to receiving device, separately names Brewster 4850X Dolby support. DTS passthrough also explicit. No lossless-format support inferred.

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

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream audio equipment are required.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly Dolby Atmos decode via HDMI, with compatible speakers. USB audio table names AC-4 and EAC3 Atmos, not TrueHD passthrough.

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.

2.0, 5.113Owner'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.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly list Digital stereo over HDMI, stored as 2.0. No inferred PCM multichannel output.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes14Owner'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.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth Headphone Mode explicitly pairs headphones directly to Ultra. Bluetooth input streaming is separate and not used as output 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

Apple A15 Bionic6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Processor section explicitly names A15 Bionic chip. No iPhone core count or clock is inherited.

Not available

CPU

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ARM Cortex-A553Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Exact Brewster/4850X table: ARM Cortex A55. No SoC/GPU or clock inferred from accelerated graphics API.

CPU cores

Not available

42Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Launch explicitly all-new quad core processor. No CPU clock or SoC name stated.

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

Not available

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GPU

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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.

4GB9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, RAM row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: 4 GB. The row covers the 64/128 GB 2022 model family.

2GB3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Exact Brewster/4850X row explicitly 2 GB. Direct HTTP fetch returns 403. Readable official web-tool cached page independently opened. Access limit recorded.

RAM type

LPDDR4X9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, RAM row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column explicitly identifies LPDDR4X.

Not available

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

64, 128GB6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Capacity: 64 GB for Wi-Fi model and 128 GB for Wi-Fi + Ethernet. Base list collects both sold options. Variants identify their own capacities. Decimal GB, actual formatted capacity is less.

4GB8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design explicitly only 4 GB internal storage. Maker is silent. No storage technology or external app-install ability inferred.

Storage type

NVMe SSD9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, Storage type row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: NVMe SSD. This is a secondary stated interface/storage description, not inferred from NAND chips.

Not available

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.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Local playback via USB port. True covers additional local media storage only, not adding internal capacity or installing apps on USB.

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

Not available

USB mass storage for local media playback1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB local playback only. App installation on external media unproved.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 66Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly 802.11 ax Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Both third-generation identity sections explicitly list simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz. No 6 GHz inferred.

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 MIMO6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO.

MIMO1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly dual-band MIMO. Stream/antenna count not published.

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

Not available

100Mbps1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking and ports explicitly 10/100 Base-T. Maximum rated built-in link 100 Mbps, not review throughput.

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

Not available

Not available

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

5.06Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both device Connectivity sections state Bluetooth 5.0. The remote is separately identified as Bluetooth 5.0.

Not available

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.

AApple TV 4K (2022)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output
AC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity diagram and Wi-Fi list identify one HDMI output and one mains input. The canonical Wi-Fi model has no Ethernet socket. Remote USB-C is not counted as a device port.

BRoku Ultra (2024)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	Local media playback and remote charging	Not available
HDMI	1	2.1b	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	10/100 Base-T networking	0.1
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Ports inventory USB 3.0, HDMI 2.1b, Ethernet 10/100 and Power. Maker back-view photo confirms one of each. TechRadar independently identifies single HDMI, USB-A and Ethernet. Remote USB-C excluded.

Smart home

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Thread border router

No9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly states the 64 GB version supports Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN but not Thread. The 128 GB model is separately identified as a Thread border router.

Not available

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

Yes15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026About home hubs and Matter accessories states a home hub is needed to add Matter accessories in Apple Home. Set up Apple TV as a home hub states Apple TV becomes a hub after assigning a room. Wi-Fi Matter accessories do not require built-in Thread.

No8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Smart-home section explicitly does not adopt any Matter connectivity. Review 2024 hardware, current maker still lists proprietary integrations only. Not inferred from absence in product table.

Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Apple TV can be an Apple Home hub and add/control Matter accessories. Thread accessories need the separately supported Thread border router, absent on canonical Wi-Fi 64 GB hardware.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Compatibility lists Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. HomeKit is accessory integration, not Matter-controller proof.

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (3rd generation)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote (3rd generation) section and In the Box identify the supplied remote. Apple TV Remote is the regional name for the same hardware where Siri is not supported.

Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Remote control and box table explicitly Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition). Original supplied remote, not a later generic replacement.

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.

Bluetooth, Infrared16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Third-generation remote Connectivity lists Bluetooth 5.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth communicates with Apple TV. IR controls other equipment.

Not available

Remote microphone

Yes17Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-2022Read 7 October 2026Interface and Apps section describes the side microphone button and speaking a film, show, actor or service name into the remote. No microphone count is inferred.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Hands-free and push-to-talk control explicitly described for Voice Remote Pro second edition. Slider green enables voice microphone. No capsule count claimed.

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

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section describes using the Siri Remote to request personalized recommendations. Siri needs a supported country, region and language.

Roku Voice2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied second-edition remote supports hands-free Hey Roku voice commands and shortcuts. Other assistant integrations require external devices.

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

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote feature and footnote 5 explicitly identify TV/receiver control via IR or CEC: power on/off, input switching to Apple TV, volume and mute. Equipment compatibility applies.

Power, Volume, Mute5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Second-edition description confirms TV power and volume controls. Its exact diagram includes mute among the shared core buttons. TV compatibility and remote setup affect operation. No input switching implied.

Remote finder

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Find your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd generation) and later: iPhone requires iOS 17 or later and Apple TV requires tvOS 17 or later. This is later software proximity finding, not a launch feature or an audible remote speaker.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Product explicitly lost remote finder. Launch describes box-button and hands-free trigger.

Remote backlight

No17Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-2022Read 7 October 2026Design section explicitly identifies the lack of a backlight on the supplied 2022 Siri Remote.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Product explicitly backlit buttons on supplied Voice Remote Pro.

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

Built-in rechargeable battery16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Third-generation Battery section states internal, non-user-replaceable battery rechargeable with USB-C. No unstated cell capacity is stored.

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Charging section explicitly rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Second-edition full charge 5.5 h and typical 3 months remain in source context, not unsupported schema fields.

Remote charging port

USB-C6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly lists USB-C connector for charging. USB-C cable and charger are sold separately.

USB-C1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Box includes USB-C cable for remote, and launch explicitly USB-C charging for second edition.2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Second-edition remote explicitly convenient USB-C charging.

Software

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

tvOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch introduction explicitly says the third-generation Apple TV 4K runs tvOS.

Roku OS6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850 guide Learn about Roku features identifies Roku OS. Launch OS revision unproved.

Operating system at launch

tvOS 16.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Apple TV specifications table, OS at launch row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: tvOS 16.1. Later supported versions are not a launch version.

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App store

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch release describes the App Store and app access on Apple TV. No alternate app store is inferred.

Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact-model guide includes Roku Streaming Store link in footer and add-app guidance. Current platform store name.

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

AirPlay 29Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026OS and features table lists AirPlay 2. Media player section names AirPlay 2 as a tvOS feature. This is a supported software protocol, not Google Cast.

Apple AirPlay 27Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026Compatibility table explicitly Ultra 4850 with Roku OS 9.4 or later for AirPlay 2. Apple host requires iOS 12.3 or macOS 10.14.5 or later, same network. Published minimum compatibility is not the launch OS.

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

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section names Siri. Supported region, language and content/app restrictions apply.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact model compatibility supports Alexa and Google Home. Footer explicitly requires Alexa-enabled or Google Assistant-enabled external device. Roku Voice via remote, Siri via separate HomeKit support guide. Not onboard Alexa/Google microphones.7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026HomeKit section explicitly Siri control via supported Apple device. Basic remote commands via Siri only within AirPlay session. Google Assistant/Alexa integrations require external assistant devices as product footer states. Roku Voice runs from supplied remote.

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.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple explicitly describes hands-free Hey Siri control while wearing AirPods. Compatible AirPods and supported software are required. This does not mean the box has a built-in far-field microphone.

Yes2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied second-edition Voice Remote Pro explicitly hands-free commands. Enabled remote microphone slider and nearby remote required.

Mobile remote platforms

iOS19Owner'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.

Android, iOS6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850 guide Get the Roku mobile app explicitly iOS and Android for player control. No Windows capability inherited.

Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Hover Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Accessibility section Features include list. This is current supported software, not a statement that every named feature was present at launch.

Text-to-speech screen reader, Closed captioning10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/enable-the-texttospeech-screen-readerRead 7 October 2026Explicit Roku Ultra support for text-to-speech screen reader in US. Software update may be required. Closed captioning separately linked in exact 4850 guide. No audio-description promise for every app.13Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/turn-on-closed-captioningRead 7 October 2026Roku closed captioning on compatible channel content. Available caption tracks and app settings vary. Exact 4850 guide explicitly links this feature.

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

Apple Arcade3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section explicitly names Apple Arcade gaming. Subscription and service availability conditions apply.

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

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers20Owner'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.

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Power

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Power supply

Internal AC6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list built-in power supply. Mains voltage is specified in Electrical and Environmental Requirements.

External DC adapter1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied external power adapter, dedicated Power connector and 12 V input shown in product details. Not USB-powered.

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

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Electrical and Environmental Requirements: line voltage 100 V to 240 V AC and frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz. No maximum wattage is inferred from the input voltage.

12 V, 1.5 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Power input table literally 12 V - 1.5 A. Device input only. Does not prove included adapter output or power 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.

0.5W21Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_Oct2022.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report page 9, power consumption table: Sleep/Network Standby at 230 V is 0.50 W. ENERGY STAR set-top box test 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. This is a maker claim, not a reviewer measurement.

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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.

Width93Height31Depth93mm(3.7 × 1.2 × 3.7 in)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: width 93 mm, height 31 mm, depth 93 mm for device body. Both configurations share these published dimensions.

Width124.4Height25.4Depth127mm(4.9 × 1 × 5 in)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Maker size table publishes 124.4 x 127.0 x 25.4 mm without axis labels. Exact 4850R Dell retail table separately identifies width 4.9 inches, depth 5 inches and height 1 inch. Those labels establish the axis order. Stored metric values remain literal maker numbers, without converting rounded inches.15Retailer pagedell.com/en-us/shop/homeentertainment/apd/roku-ultra-4850r-network-audio-video-player-wireless-lan-usb-hdmi-cable-included/7t26pn/4850rRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R Physical Characteristics names width 4.9 inches, depth 5 inches and height 1 inch. Used only to establish the axis order of maker literal metric dimensions.

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

208g(7.3 oz)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: Wi-Fi model weight 208 g. Wi-Fi + Ethernet is separately 214 g. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

167.2g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Weight table explicitly 167.2 g (5.9 ounces). Player-only product details, no remote or adapter.

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

Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 35 mm, height 136 mm and depth 9.25 mm. These are remote dimensions, not box dimensions.

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

66g(2.3 oz)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: 66 g. Remote has its internal rechargeable battery. Maker notes manufacturing/configuration variation.

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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

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), Siri Remote (3rd generation), Power cord, Documentation6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026US In the Box list. HDMI cable and USB-C charging cable are not included in the 2022 retail box.

Roku Ultra streaming player, Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition), USB-C charging cable for remote, Premium High Speed HDMI cable, Power adapter1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact Model 4850R box inventory lists player, second-edition remote, remote USB-C cable, Premium High Speed HDMI cable and power adapter. No remote headphone jack, batteries or old-model extras imported.

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.

No6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly says HDMI cable sold separately. Store What is in the Box also states HDMI and USB-C cables sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact product box explicitly supplies a separate Premium High Speed HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gb4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 64 GB Wi-Fi maker purchase page, with the third-generation reference model named in Product Information.

www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact current 4850R product details, read as ordinary public HTML.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118396Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Maker technical specifications for the third-generation Apple TV 4K. This is an HTML specification sheet.

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current Apple TV 4K User Guide. Software features below are current supported capabilities, not all launch promises.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdf14Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Roku support model 4850 link points to Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdf. Independently downloaded one-page 2024 guide. No older UltraLT guide used.

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.

1year8Maker 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 AppleCare protection and statutory rights are excluded.

1year11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 7 October 2026Roku-branded US streaming player warranty. Page 1: one year from original end-user purchase and delivery in US from Roku/authorized seller. Retailer-hosted maker document. Consumer statutory rights excluded.

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