After years of waiting, Apple has finally updated the Apple TV.
The latest set-top box, which goes on sale later this year, stands to be a significant upgrade from previous versions with support for third-party apps, Siri integration and a redesigned remote control.
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Of course, Apple faces much more competition than it did when it last updated the Apple TV in 2012. Check out our chart, below, to see how the Apple TV compares with its closes competitors from Amazon, Roku and Google.
Apple TV
Amazon Fire TV
Roku 3
Google Chromecast
Pricing
$149 (32GB) $199 (64GB)
$99
$99.99
$35
Form Factor
Box
Box
Box
Dongle
HDMI Connector
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (via apps)
Processor
Dual-core
Quad-core
Dual-core
Single-core
Memory
unknown
2GB
512 MB
512 MB
Video Apps
iTunes, Disney Anywhere, HBO Go, HBO Now, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Crackle, YouTube, Bloomberg TV, WatchABC
Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Crackle, Showtime Anywhere, Bloomberg TV, Vimeo, HBO Go, HBO Now
HBO Go, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Crackle, Showtime Anywhere, Vimeo, YouTube
Google Play, HBO Go, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Crackle, YouTube, Showtime Anytime, Bloomberg TV, WatchABC, DisneyAnywhere
Music Apps
Apple Music, Vevo, Vimeo, iTunes
Vevo, Pandora, Spotify Connect
Vevo, Pandora, Spotify
Google Play, Vevo, Pandora, Rdio, Songza
Sports Apps
Watch ESPN, NBA League Pass, MLB.TV, NHL GameCenter
Watch ESPN, NBA League Pass
Watch ESPN, NBA League Pass, MLB.TV, NHL GameCenter, Major League Soccer
Watch ESPN, MLB.TV, Major League Soccer, NFL Now, CBS Sports, UFC.TV and Pac-12
Multiplayer Games
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Remote
Siri remote with voice search and touchpad control (no line of sight required)
Voice search, physical remote (no line of sight required)
Physical remote, iOS app available
App controlled
Gaming Controller
No
Yes; $39.99 (sold separately)
No
No
Updated at 10: p.m. PT with additional video and sports apps for the Chromecast and Roku 3 and to reflect that the Chromecast supports voice commands via smartphone apps.