It's been over 10 years since Apple launched the first generation Apple TV. This year alongside the new iPhones, Apple introduced the fifth generation now supporting 4K/High Dynamic Range and appropriately called the Apple TV 4K.

A lot has happened since September 9, 2015, when the 4th Generation Apple TV was announced. Since then, 4K, or ‘Ultra HD' televisions have become the default specification for new TV purchases in Australia, and we finally have some 4K content to watch.

4K and High Dynamic Range; no extra charge for 4K iTunes; good integration with iOS devices

Most TVs have built in apps for streaming 4K content; just not from iTunes

I found a DVD recently that I vaguely felt like watching. My DVD player was in standby mode. I pressed eject in case there was something in there. It didn't work. I hit play. Nada. I thought of taking the player to an all-purpose repair guy I use, then looked up how much a new DVD player would be.

Having kicked its heels for years, Apple believes 4K's time has finally come – and its latest streamer is fully equipped for this brave new world. It has iTunes and Netflix built in, while the Siri-controlled remote now searches across many services including all of the free-to-air channels, which...

Apple TV 4K is the most expensive streaming box but there are more than enough reasons to justify the price.

4K movies look fantastic on a supported television; Setup is easier than ever; iTunes movies are upgraded to 4K versions for free; Can serve as a...

No support for Dolby Atmos sound; More expensive than other 4K streaming devices

For a device that was at the forefront of the home streaming revolution, Apple TV has always been a bit behind the times. The first generation required a computer to stream content. Third-party app support didn't arrive until the fourth generation .

4K movies look fantastic on a supported television; Setup is easier than ever; iTunes movies are upgraded to 4K versions for free; Can serve as a HomeKit smart-home hub

Apple TV 4K is one very advanced, very sleek little set-top streaming media box with lots of power and 4K HDR content options under the hood. Support for Dolby Vision HDR and iTunes 4K inclusion make this an ideal choice for 4K TV owners whose televisions have the same HDR standard, or for serious...

Fantastic processing speed and performance; Full; broad HDR support with Dolby Vision; Excellent iTunes; Siri and tvOS user experience; Lots of Siri-searchable third-party media apps; Free access to 4K versions of your existing iTunes HD movies

Too expensive to offer value for some types of users; Very Annoying forced conversion of all content to 4K HDR and all video to 60Hz; No YouTube 4K support; No support for Dolby Atmos sound

In total, 45 percent of broadband households already own a smart TV , and a similar number have gaming consoles that already have video streaming apps-some of them 4K and HDR. Not everyone needs a new streaming box this year, but the Apple TV offers a much better interface and a wider range of apps...

Excellent 4K and HDR image quality; including support for the Dolby Vision standard; which some competing devices don't support; Practical; elegant; and intuitive interface; especially if you have an iOS device to augment it; Reasonably priced 4K HDR movies and automatic upgrades in your existing...

The Apple TV is built around the ambitious TV app; but; with no Netflix and hit-or-miss network app support; the app's functionality remains incomplete; HDR content is currently limited to Netflix and Apple's own store.

In terms of its design the new Apple TV 4K looks identical to the previous generation and it remains a superb example of elegant minimalism.

Powerful processor; Dolby Vision support; Excellent and responsive interface; Extensive selection of apps; Cheaper movies on iTunes; Existing iTunes...

Single format output; No auto refresh rate selection; Remote can be annoying; Still very US-centric; Expensive

The Apple TV 4K packs in almost everything the last model was missing, and its push towards making 4K releases cheaper is noble. But there aren't many third-party apps supporting the new format at launch, and Apple also made some curious decisions that might make some serious home theater...

4K/HDR content looks great; Aggressive pricing for 4K/HDR films; Wide variety of apps

Needs more third-party 4K/HDR support; Video processing goes overboard; No Dolby Atmos