Hosted by site sponsor WebMate.







Apple > Apple TV

The Apple TV is a compact "set top box" that provides enhanced functionality to a high-definition television. Complete technical specifications on the series are below.

For answers to all your Apple TV questions, please refer to the Apple TV Q&A.

Also see: Currently Shipping Macs & Ultimate Mac Comparison.





Click the triangle to the left of a system to open "Quick Specs" -- identifiers and basic configuration details -- and click on the name or image for complete specifications. You also can lookup an Apple TV by its serial number and other identifiers.

Asterisks indicate that important details are provided on the applicable specs page.

Expand Every System | Contract Every System

1 Apple Computer Processor Apple TV (Original/1st Gen) 1.0 GHz Pentium M*
Intro. January 9, 2007* Disc. September 1, 2010*
Order MA711LL/A* Model A1218 (EMC 2123)
Family Apple TV ID AppleTV1,1
RAM 256 MB* VRAM 64 MB
Storage 40, 160 GB HDD* Optical None
Complete Apple TV (Original/1st Gen) Specs
Apple TV (2nd Generation) 1 GHz* Apple A4
Intro. September 1, 2010* Disc. March 7, 2012
Order MC572LL/A Model A1378 (EMC 2411)
Family 2nd Gen ID AppleTV2,1
RAM 256 MB* VRAM N/A
Storage 8 GB SSD* Optical None
Complete Apple TV (2nd Generation) Specs
Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2012) 1 GHz* Apple A5
Intro. March 7, 2012* Disc. March 10, 2013*
Order MD199LL/A Model A1427 (EMC 2528)
Family 3rd Gen ID AppleTV3,1
RAM 512 MB* VRAM N/A
Storage 8 GB SSD* Optical None
Complete Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2012) Specs
Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2013) 1 GHz* Apple A5
Intro. January 29, 2013* Disc. October 3, 2016**
Order MD199LL/A Model A1469 (EMC 2633)
Family 3rd Gen ID AppleTV3,2
RAM 512 MB* VRAM N/A
Storage 8 GB SSD* Optical None
Complete Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2013) Specs
Apple TV HD (4th Generation, Siri) 1.4 GHz* Apple A8
Intro. September 9, 2015* Disc. October 18, 2022*
Order MGY52LL/A* Model A1625 (EMC 2907)
Family 4th Gen ID AppleTV5,3
RAM 2 GB* VRAM N/A
Storage 32, 64 GB SSD* Optical None
Complete Apple TV HD (4th Generation, Siri) Specs
Apple TV 4K (2017, Black Siri Remote) 2.3 GHz* Apple A10X Fusion
Intro. September 12, 2017 Disc. April 20, 2021
Order MQD22LL/A* Model A1842 (EMC 3124)
Family 4K ID AppleTV6,2
RAM 3 GB* VRAM N/A
Storage 32, 64 GB SSD* Optical None
Complete Apple TV 4K (2017, Black Siri Remote) Specs
Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021) 2.49 GHz* Apple A12 Bionic
Intro. April 20, 2021* Disc. October 18, 2022
Order MXGY2LL/A* Model A2169 (EMC 3111)
Family 4K (2nd Gen) ID AppleTV11,1
RAM 3 GB* VRAM N/A
Storage 32, 64 GB SSD* Optical None
Complete Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen, 2021) Specs
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022, Wi-Fi Only) 2.9 GHz* Apple A15 Bionic
Intro. October 18, 2022* Disc. N/A
Order MN873LL/A Model A2737 (EMC 8101)
Family 4K (3rd Gen) ID AppleTV14,1
RAM 4 GB* VRAM N/A
Storage 64 GB SSD Optical None
Complete Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022, Wi-Fi Only) Specs
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022, Wi-Fi + Ethernet) 2.9 GHz* Apple A15 Bionic
Intro. October 18, 2022* Disc. N/A
Order MN893LL/A Model A2843 (EMC 8165)
Family 4K (3rd Gen) ID AppleTV14,1
RAM 4 GB* VRAM N/A
Storage 128 GB SSD Optical None
Complete Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, 2022, Wi-Fi + Ethernet) Specs













<< Apple System Specs (Main)



Established in 1996, EveryMac.com has been created by experts with decades of experience with Apple hardware. EveryMac.com includes, and always has included, original research incorporating detailed, hands-on inspection of packaging, computers, and devices as well as extensive real-world use. All information is provided in good faith, but no website or person is perfect. Accordingly, EveryMac.com is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind whatsoever. EveryMac.com, and the authors thereof, shall not be held responsible or liable, under any circumstances, for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the information within. For complete disclaimer and copyright information please read and understand the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy before using EveryMac.com. Copying, scraping, or use of any content without expressed permission is not allowed, although links to any page are welcomed and appreciated.