Apple TV 4K review: A solid update that costs too much

Apple products are designed so that the newest one is almost always the best one.

It doesn't always work out that way, of course, but the Apple TV 4K not one of those exceptions. With support for 4K and HDR, a speedy new processor, and refreshed tvOS update, it's no stretch at all to say it's the best Apple TV the company has ever made. 

It builds on everything that was great about the 2015 Apple TV while making significant improvements where they count. Even so, at a $179 starting price, it's difficult to justify the cost when there's so much competition.