The Apple TV HD is not obtainable on Apple’s retailer

In 2022, the HD didn’t make a ton of sense; beginning final yr, it got here with Apple’s new distant, which was good, nevertheless it was $149 and used Apple’s A8 processor from the iPhone 6. Meanwhile, the brand new Apple TV 4K begins at $129, has the a lot newer A15, double the storage, and naturally, helps a lot increased decision content material (to not point out HDR). The HD possibly type of type of (however probably not) made sense in a world the place the 4K began at $179 just like the 2021 mannequin did, however there’s simply no means it will’ve been a great purchase after as we speak.

I’d think about that some individuals would argue that Apple ought to maintain the HD round as an ultra-budget choice — particularly on condition that Google simply launched a $30 Chromecast HD, which it payments as a inexpensive various to its 4K Chromecast with Google TV puck. And whereas I’d love for there to be a sub-$100 Apple TV, I simply don’t suppose that might’ve been a good suggestion due to the traditional chip that powered the HD. Apple dropped help for A10 units with iOS 16, so think about if tvOS engineers nonetheless needed to help a chip that was two generations older than that.

With that stated, for those who actually need an Apple TV HD, you possibly can nonetheless get it at locations like B&H, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. (It’s at present on sale for $99 on the latter retailer.) But after an nearly seven-year run, it’s in all probability time to let it go right into a well-earned retirement.