Apple TV 4K vs Amazon fire tv Cube: Price and Availability
The 2022 Apple TV 4K is available in two variants: Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Ethernet. The Wi-Fi-only model comes with 64GB internal storage and is priced at Rs 14,900. The Wi-Fi + Ethernet option offers 128GB of storage and comes with a price tag of Rs 16,900. Customers can pre-order both models on Apple’s website and the new streaming device will start shipping on November 4.
On the other hand, Amazon’s fastest and most powerful Fire TV streaming device, Amazon Fire TV Cube 2021, is currently available on the e-tailer giant’s website. This streaming device offers 16GB of storage and is available for Rs 6,999. The company is offering an additional Rs 1000 discount coupon on this device under the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale.
Apple TV 4K vs Amazon Fire TV Cube: Specs and Features
The latest Apple TV 4K is powered by the A15 Bionic processor and a new Siri Remote Which supports USB-C charging. Meanwhile, the Amazon Fire TV Cube has an unknown hexa-core processor and comes with alexa voice remote Which supports hands-free operation.
Apple claims that there is a 50% increase in CPU performance compared to the previous Apple TV 4K model. The new CPU offers better responsiveness, smoother navigation and better UI animations. The company also claims that the GPU performance has been increased by up to 30% which provides a better gameplay experience.
According to Amazon, the 2021 Fire TV Cube is the fastest and most powerful Fire TV streaming device. The Fire TV Cube can also control a wide range of IR-enabled devices, including TVs, soundbars, cable and satellite boxes.
Both devices allow users to stream 4K Ultra HD content at 60fps and support Dolby Vision and HDR 10+. In addition, Apple TV also supports 4K Dolby Atmos And Dolby Digital (Both 7.1 and 5.1) Surround sound for immersive audio. While the Fire TV Cube supports Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo and HDMI audio pass-through up to 5.1.
In both cases, the user needs a separate HDMI cable to connect these devices to their TV. Neither the Apple TV 4K nor the Amazon Fire TV Cube ship with an HDMI cable.
The new Siri Remote comes with a touch-enabled click pad that helps in easy navigation of tvOS. Meanwhile, the Alexa Voice Remote also has a touchpad and several other buttons with different functionalities. Both remotes offer voice-control features.