Apple is working on a new version of the Apple TV to be released sometime in 2021, and the new set-top box coming up could support 4K 120Hz video output.
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Evidence of 120Hz support was found in tvOS 14.5 beta code 9to5Mac, with multiple copies of “120Hz and” supports120Hz in the code. The code was found in PineBoard, Apple’s name for the Apple TV interface.
The references to support for a 120Hz refresh rate suggest that Apple is testing this feature for the next-generation Apple TV, and it suggests the new set-top box will use HDMI 2.1. HDMI 2.0, which is used for the current fifth generation Apple TV 4K, is limited to a resolution of 4K at 60Hz. However, HDMI 2.1 supports streaming 4K content at 120Hz.
As with the 120Hz refresh rate on the iPad Pro models, a 120Hz refresh rate mode on Apple TV would provide smoother performance on 120Hz televisions and would be ideal for gaming where there is a lot of fast action like you might find in shooting games .
There are 120Hz TVs on the market, which people generally buy for gaming purposes and use with the latest Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles, both of which support the HDMI 2.1 specification and can output 4K video at 120Hz .
We don’t know yet when the next generation of Apple TV will be launched, but rumors suggest it will have a faster processor and a redesigned remote control. Some rumors also suggest that Apple has plans for an Apple TV that would provide a console-like gaming experience, and 4K 120Hz support would allow the beterApple TV to better compete with the latest flagship game consoles.