Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021) Specs
Identifiers: 4K (2nd Gen) - MXGY2LL/A* - AppleTV11,1 - A2169 - 3111
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Although it looks the same as the earlier Apple TV 4K, the Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021, A12, Silver Siri Remote) has new internals with support for high-frame rate HDR (60 fps) with Dolby Vision when connected to a compatible television.
This Apple TV 4K is powered by a six core Apple A12 Bionic processor, has 3 GB of RAM, and is offered with either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal flash memory storage.
Connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO, low-power "Thread" networking support, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Perhaps most notably, this Apple TV 4K shipped with a much improved silver-colored "Siri Remote" with a touch-enabled "clickpad control that offers five-way navigation" and an outer ring that works as a "jog control" for quick scene selection. It also has a microphone for use with Siri. This Siri Remote also is compatible with the earlier Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (2017) and was available for purchase separately for US$59.
Also see: What are all the differences between the Apple TV 4K (2017) and the Apple TV 4K (2021)?
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| Introduction Date: |
April 20, 2021* |
Discontinued Date: |
October 18, 2022 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This Apple TV first was available for order on April 30, 2021 with initial deliveries scheduled for May 21, 2021.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2021. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Apple TV. Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Apple devices. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Apple devices with the AppleTV11,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
2.49 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A12 Bionic |
| Details: |
*Apple states that this Apple TV 4K has an Apple A12 Bionic processor with a 64-bit architecture and an unspecified clockspeed. However, third-party analysis has determined that the A12 Bionic processor runs at 2.49 GHz. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The Apple A12 Bionic processor in this Apple TV is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded. |
| System Bus Speed: |
N/A |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
N/A |
EFI Architecture: |
N/A |
| L1 Cache: |
N/A |
L2/L3 Cache: |
N/A |
| RAM Type: |
Onboard |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Standard RAM: |
3 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
3 GB* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no public information about the amount of RAM in this Apple TV 4K model. However, third-party analysis has determined that it has 3 GB of RAM.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
3 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Video Card: |
N/A |
VRAM Type: |
N/A |
| Standard VRAM: |
N/A |
Maximum VRAM: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Native Resolution: |
Multiple* |
| Details: |
*This Apple TV 4K requires a 4K TV and an HDR TV for 4K and HDR streaming. It also requires 802.11 wireless, an Ethernet network, or broadband Internet access. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This Apple TV 4K can only be connected to a single television. |
| Standard Storage: |
32, 64 GB SSD* |
Storage Interface: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This Apple TV 4K has either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal flash storage. |
| Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
No Apple TV plays CDs or DVDs. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
Gigabit |
| Details: |
This Apple TV 4K has a "wired" Gigabit Ethernet port as well as 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO; simultaneous dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and "Thread" networking support. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ax |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0* |
| Details: |
This Apple TV 4K has built-in support for 802.11ax and Bluetooth 5.0. |
| USB Ports: |
None |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
The Apple TV models have no expansion slots or bays. It is not designed to be upgraded by end users. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
Siri Remote* |
| Details: |
*This Apple TV 4K includes a silver-colored "Siri Remote" (A2540, EMC 3732, MJFM3LL/A) with a touch-enabled "clickpad control that offers five-way navigation" and an outer ring that works as a "jog control" for quick scene selection, as well. It also has a microphone for Siri, Blueooth 5.0, an IR transmitter, and a Lightning port for charging.
This Siri Remote also is compatible with the earlier Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K and was available for purchase separately for US$59. |
| Case Type: |
Cuboid |
Form Factor: |
Apple TV 4K |
| Details: |
Uses a small 3.9 inch by 3.9 inch, 1.4 inch tall case. |
| Apple Order No: |
MXGY2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
4K (2nd Gen) |
| Details: |
*MXGY2LL/A refers to the Apple TV 4K (2021) with 32 GB of storage. With 64 GB of storage the order number is MXH02LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2169 (EMC 3111) |
Model ID: |
AppleTV11,1 |
| Details: |
These identifiers are unique to this specific Apple TV.
Also see: All Apple devices with the A2169 Model Number, the 3111 EMC Number, and the AppleTV11,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
tvOS 14.5 (18L204) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this Apple TV 4K runs the "tvOS" which is based on the iOS, but it has its own app store. It supports tvOS 14.5 and later versions, including the current version of the tvOS (tvOS 17.x). |
| Dimensions: |
3.9 x 3.9 x 1.4 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.94 lbs. (425 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height x width x depth (98 mm x 98 mm x 35 mm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$179, US$199* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$75-US$100 |
| Details: |
*This Apple TV 4K originally was US$179 and US$199 with 32 GB and 64 GB of storage, respectively.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$229, C$249 |
Brazil: |
R$2.399, R$2.599 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $4499, $4999 |
United States: |
US$179, US$199* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€199, €219 |
Belgium: |
€199, €219 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 1,499, 1,699 |
Finland: |
€199, €219 |
| France: |
€199, €219 |
Germany: |
€199, €219 |
| Ireland: |
€199, €219 |
Italy: |
€199, €219 |
| Luxembourg: |
€192,42, €211,76 |
Netherlands: |
€199, €219 |
| Norway: |
NOK 1.990, 2.190 |
Portugal: |
€199, €219 |
| Spain: |
€199, €219 |
Sweden: |
SEK 1.995, 2.195 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 199, 228 |
United Kingdom: |
£169, £189 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$1,399, H$1,599 |
| India: |
Rs 18,900, 20,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥21,800, ¥23,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 239,000, 269,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 849, 949 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 10,990, 11,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$269, S$299 |
Taiwan: |
NT$5,590, NT$6,190 |
| Thailand: |
THB 6,700, 7,400 |
Vietnam: |
VND 4,990,000, 5,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$249, A$279 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$299, NZ$329 |
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