The new Apple TV vs. the old Apple TV: What's changed?
The new Apple TV is here to finally put all the rumors to rest. But, with three years since the last version was released, Apple's new box has a lot of catching up to do. Resolutions, apps and games -- a lot has changed for set-top players. To make things a little easier, we've lined up all the need-to-know information about the 2012 and the 2015 Apple TVs to see the difference a few years can make.
Price | $149, $199 | $99 |
Dimensions | 3.9 x 1.3 x 3.9 inches (98 x 33 x 98mm) | 3.9 x 0.9 x 3.9 inches (98 x 23 x 98mm) |
Weight | 0.94 pounds (425g) | 0.6 pounds (272g) |
Output resolution | 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p |
CPU | Apple A8 | Apple A5 |
GPU | PowerVR GX6450 | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
RAM | 2GB | 512MB |
Internal storage | 32GB / 64GB | 8GB |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Wired network | 10/100 Ethernet | 10/100 Ethernet |
Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.0 |
Ports | HDMI 1.4, USB-C | HDMI, USB, Optical |
Motion control | Yes (accelerometer, gyroscope) | No |
Operating system | tvOS | iOS 5 |
Video codecs | H.264 1080p, MPEG-4 480p | H.264 1080p, MPEG-4 480p, M-JPEG 720p |
Audio codecs | HE-AAC, AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 | HE-AAC, AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Photo formats | JPEG, GIF, TIFF | JPEG, GIF, TIFF |
Apps | Yes | No |
Available content | iTunes, AirPlay, iCloud, Netflix, HBO Now, Hulu, Showtime, MLB, NBA, NHL, CNN, FOX, PBS Kids, ABC News, Disney Channel, ESPN, USA and more | iTunes, AirPlay, iCloud, Netflix, MLB, NBA, NHL, YouTube, Vimeo, WSJ Live, Flickr |
Get all the news from today's iPhone event right here.
