Apple TV · Retina & Beyond · 2015
Apple TV (4th generation, HD)
The box became a platform: tvOS, an App Store, games, and a glass-touch Siri Remote you could talk to. The living room finally got the "apps" treatment.
First Apple TV with an App Store, tvOS, and a Siri Remote with a touchpad.
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Apple TV (4th generation, HD): key facts
When was the Apple TV (4th generation, HD) released?
The Apple TV (4th generation, HD) arrived on October 30, 2015. Apple discontinued it in 2021.
How much did the Apple TV (4th generation, HD) cost?
The Apple TV (4th generation, HD) launched at $149 in 2015, about $198 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A8 at 1.50 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, HDMI out, 1080p display.
Why does the Apple TV (4th generation, HD) matter?
First Apple TV with an App Store, tvOS, and a Siri Remote with a touchpad.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A8 · 1.50 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | HDMI out, 1080p |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 |
| Ports | HDMI, Ethernet, USB-C |
| Weight | 425 g |
| Dimensions | Black square |
| Operating system | tvOS 9 |
| Released | October 30, 2015 |
| Discontinued | 2021 |
| Launch price | $149 |
How the Apple TV (4th generation, HD) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 8.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.50 GHz, the clock is roughly 2.1× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 8,190 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $149 in 2015, about $198 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
The new remote’s symmetrical shape meant everyone grabbed it upside-down.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11