Apple TV 4K (2026) review: A premium streaming box that gets smarter

The new Apple TV 4K looks familiar, but packs in a lot. The 2026 edition of the Apple TV 4K is snappier and smarter. It can hear you from across the room and also turn four HomePods into a proper home theatre surround system. For the past few weeks, I have been using the Apple TV 4K, exploring every aspect of it. In my experience, the new box offers a well-rounded upgrade.

The biggest change this time is the A19 chip with 8GB of RAM. During my day-to-day use, I could feel the speed and fluidity of the interface. Instant response from menus, smooth switching between apps, and more vibrant and intuitive animations. Navigating between apps felt like a breeze.