Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Frontpage

Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2021, Refurb): 64GB $169 or 32GB Expired

$149
$179.00
+ Free Shipping
+63 Deal Score
65,674 Views
Apple has their Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2021, Refurbished) on sale for $169. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member dealingstealing for finding this deal.

Available in:Features:
  • Dolby Atmos for immersive, room-filling sound
  • A12 Bionic chip gives a big boost to audio, video, and graphics, for even better game and app experiences
  • 4K High Frame Rate HDR with Dolby Vision for fluid, crisp video
  • Apple Original shows and movies from Apple TV+
  • The latest hits from Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and more
  • More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music
  • The new Siri Remote with touch-enabled clickpad
  • Private listening with up to two sets of AirPods
  • Use AirPlay to share photos, videos, and more from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your TV
  • Get a live view of your HomeKit-enabled cameras and control your smart home accessories
Good Deal?

Original Post

Written by
Edited October 19, 2021 at 12:41 AM by
Online Apple Store has the current model refurbished Apple TV 4K w/ new remote $149 + tax (free shipping).

Apple store refurbished items are "like new" and have same 1 year warranty as new products bought from the store.

https://www.apple.com/shop/produc...generation
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score
+63
65,674 Views
$149
$179.00

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written
If you are into the Apple ecosystem it is the most seamless out there. This comes with a premium for sure which you can argue isn't worth it.

However, for people that have the means and want an effortless entire system for their grandparents, parents, and non tech savvy spouses, you can't beat it. Everything just works.

I have yet to see anything across all android devices that comes close.

Personally, I have a 2017 nvidia shield, but I would get this Apple TV for anyone else in my life without question since it will make my life easier when they have any tech issue.
I think the only reason you can use to defend the price is the simplicity caused be being a perfect fit in the ecosystem.

I used to have iPhones for my wife and I, fire sticks on the TVs and fire tablets for the kids. The wife could never figure out how to work the kids tablets on road trips and it was challenging using the fire stick (yes, I realize they are pretty easy to use). Replaced them all with iPads and Apple TV's and don't hear one gripe from the wife about how she can't "fix" any of them. Worth every penny!!

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Nov 2018
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 415 Posts
35 Reputation
Subasc
09-18-2021 at 06:34 PM.
09-18-2021 at 06:34 PM.
Naah, batter to buy new with apple GC from best buy or Target
2
4
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2015
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 534 Posts
152 Reputation
isaaciaggard
09-18-2021 at 06:46 PM.
09-18-2021 at 06:46 PM.
the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written
94
2
13
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by isaaciaggard September 18, 2021 at 08:00 PM.

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Show Comment
Joined Dec 2009
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,300 Posts
223 Reputation
dbc34
09-18-2021 at 07:00 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:00 PM.
Quote from gcrack :
I truly don't understand the price of Apple TVs. This isn't hate at all. I'll accept the thumbs down that are coming, but given all the products that are out there, I just don't get it. I'm willing to listen to reasons why too.
I think the only reason you can use to defend the price is the simplicity caused be being a perfect fit in the ecosystem.

I used to have iPhones for my wife and I, fire sticks on the TVs and fire tablets for the kids. The wife could never figure out how to work the kids tablets on road trips and it was challenging using the fire stick (yes, I realize they are pretty easy to use). Replaced them all with iPads and Apple TV's and don't hear one gripe from the wife about how she can't "fix" any of them. Worth every penny!!
15
3
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Aug 2006
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 651 Posts
74 Reputation
jeffkhlam
09-18-2021 at 07:21 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:21 PM.
Quote from mrgrubbage :
It doesn't run a lot better than a $50 chromecast/google tv. Also you can't do nearly as much with it.
Nah, my chromecast reboot itself more than I can count already these two months while just using plex. Gonna get an Apple TV when the price is right for sure
6
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Aug 2011
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 329 Posts
43 Reputation
scarr2k
09-18-2021 at 07:23 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:23 PM.
Quote from woodwhacker :
It's been $169 at Walmart and Amazon for months https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...lies/smile.gif
That target price is also for the 32GB version not the 64GB.
1
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Apr 2009
Ehl.Nein: master
> bubble2 7,444 Posts
969 Reputation
ursus
09-18-2021 at 07:24 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:24 PM.
Quote from isaaciaggard :
the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a used lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written

You are definitely right on the one hand. I just want to throw in my two cents. For those with interest of doing shady stuff, homebrew, sideloading, even an unstable but more open ecosystem of Amazon or nvidia Shield offer certain benefits, not for everyone
4
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined May 2012
New User
> bubble2 15 Posts
10 Reputation
cordlc
09-18-2021 at 07:24 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:24 PM.
Quote from gcrack :
I truly don't understand the price of Apple TVs. This isn't hate at all. I'll accept the thumbs down that are coming, but given all the products that are out there, I just don't get it. I'm willing to listen to reasons why too.
I don't see anything below Apple TV price that performs anything like it, the A12 is a beast. I have no experience with the Nvidia shield but it's similarly priced.

The cheaper alternatives feel slow in comparison. That might sound meaningless, but you can easily see the difference, and it matters when you're already dumping so much money on the TV (plus however much on sound). The remote is also very simple for people who get confused with multiple remotes, and feels good to use, you don't need to think about it.

There's no ads on the front page, less tracking or annoying recommendations, it's just a much cleaner experience overall than any of the cheap boxes for sure. After a few months of having one, I'll never skimp out on a living room TV box again, it just doesn't make any sense.
9
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Dec 2013
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 895 Posts
104 Reputation
mac97gsx
09-18-2021 at 07:25 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:25 PM.
Quote from isaaciaggard :
the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a used lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written

I use my 4K fire tv and have zero issues. I use Netflix, Disney+, hbomax, Hulu.. I don't even know how to force close on fire tv, I've never had to do that to any apps.
13
5
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Mar 2008
L3: Novice
> bubble2 132 Posts
22 Reputation
rufwork
09-18-2021 at 07:27 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:27 PM.
Quote from grihm :
Apple TV also pairs with airpods and i believe they have spatial audio now

Quick correction: it does NOT have Spatial Audio. Only iPhones and iPads do so far. Wish it did, but no luck yet.
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Mar 2009
L3: Novice
> bubble2 196 Posts
71 Reputation
xteena
09-18-2021 at 07:27 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:27 PM.
$134/$152 in military veteran store
4
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Aug 2019
L1: Learner
> bubble2 24 Posts
26 Reputation
JustWangIt
09-18-2021 at 07:31 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:31 PM.
Quote from TriggrHppyTiggr :
Does it come with Apple TV plus trial?

I believe if you've never tried Apple TV+ then it'll allow you to try it out for 3 months
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Feb 2010
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 7,224 Posts
1,609 Reputation
Mamiww6
09-18-2021 at 07:32 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:32 PM.
Quote from isaaciaggard :
the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a used lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written
I have both, and can't agree with your statement of Saab Vs Lexus. What do you mean by "Fire TV 4K"? Is it a Stick or Cube. Regardless, Fire TV 4K Stick has been amazing for me, it shouldn't take away the fact that also enjoy my Apple TV 4K. But your comparison is way off. Barely remember last time I had to reboot my Fire TV. But it happens a lot with my Apple TV. It has wake up and HDMI CEC issues with both of my TVs, Vizio and TCL. There are disadvantages and advantages with each streamer. Apple TV's UI and animations are more fluid and smooth. HBO Max was broken for ages, not sure if they fixed it. You can't sideload apps outside of the App Store and it doesn't support Dolby Profiles other than Profile 5. Or have you heard heard of TiviMate or Smart YouTube? Let's just say the Fire TV is not for you, but don't generalize your experience to others.
12
7
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Feb 2010
L10: Grand Master
> bubble2 7,224 Posts
1,609 Reputation
Mamiww6
09-18-2021 at 07:35 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:35 PM.
Quote from mac97gsx :
I use my 4K fire tv and have zero issues. I use Netflix, Disney+, hbomax, Hulu.. I don't even know how to force close on fire tv, I've never had to do that to any apps.
Me neither, Fire TV can literally handle Dolby Vision Gemini Man at 4k/60FPS without any buffer on WiFi. IDK why this guy/girl hates Fire TV so much. Perhaps he is referring to the original Stick from 2014 lol
8
5
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Nov 2011
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 1,041 Posts
3,821 Reputation
SoupMonster
09-18-2021 at 07:46 PM.
09-18-2021 at 07:46 PM.
Whole bunch available at Amazon Warehouse - bought a 32gb for $125 "acceptable" - came new.
3
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Page 2 of 10
Start the Conversation
 

More Apple Store Deals

More Apple Deals

Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.