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Save $30 or More on a Refurbished Apple TV 4K

Apple's refurbished Apple TV 4K models are discounted $30-40 below new retail after a memory shortage drove prices up to $199.

01 / What happened

What happened

Apple's refurbished 64GB Apple TV 4K is $169 ($30 off new), and the 128GB Ethernet model is $209 ($40 off).

Apple's refurbished Apple TV 4K 64GB model is selling for $169, which is $30 below the current new retail price of $199. The upgraded 128GB model with an Ethernet port is discounted to $209, a $40 discount from full price. Both units are close to like-new condition and carry the same one-year warranty as new products.

In June 2026, Apple raised the Apple TV price from $129 to $199 amid a memory and storage shortage driven by AI companies buying up RAM and SSDs for data centers. The RAM shortage is expected to linger for years, making the discounted refurbished unit more attractive now than at any point in recent memory.

The third-generation Apple TV 4K, launched in 2022, supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, Siri, and can act as a HomeKit hub β€” only the Ethernet model supports Thread. With Apple Arcade, the device doubles as a mini gaming console when paired with a Bluetooth controller like the PlayStation 5 DualSense.

The Verge also flagged three side deals worth watching: an Energizer 3-in-1 15W magnetic charger half off to $20 at Best Buy, a Ring Doorbell 2K + Indoor Cam bundle at $60 (usually $140) at Best Buy, and a Vizio 4.1 soundbar at $100.80 (usually $168) at Walmart.

Refurbished 64GB priceApple TV 4K 64GB refurbished, $30 below new retail.
$169
Refurbished 128GB+Ethernet priceIncludes Ethernet port and Thread support; $40 below full price.
$209
New Apple TV price nowRaised from $129 in June 2026 due to memory shortage.
$199
Warranty on refurbSame one-year Apple warranty as new products.
1 year
Background

What's in the box

Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, Siri, HomeKit hub, Thread (Ethernet model only).

  • Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, Siri, HomeKit hub
  • Thread support on Ethernet model only
02 / Why it matters

Why it matters for me

You can get a near-new Apple TV with full warranty for less, even after Apple raised prices in June 2026.

Money

Price-change Β· Direct Β· High

Deal Hunters Β· Apple Users

Save $30-40 on a near-new Apple TV 4K with full warranty.

Daily Life

Convenience Β· Indirect Β· Medium

Apple Users

Apple Arcade turns the Apple TV 4K into a mini gaming console with a Bluetooth controller.

Money

Opportunity Β· Direct Β· High

Deal Hunters

Side deals on charger, doorbell, and soundbar add extra value to the shopping trip.

03 / The one thing

What to remember

The one thing
Refurbished Apple TV 4K saves you $30-40 with the same 1-year warranty.

Grab a refurbished Apple TV 4K for $169-209, $30-40 below new price.

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Evidence behind the crack
Reporting/The Verge

Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K

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PrimaryPublished Sep 18, 2026Accessed Sep 18, 2026
Reporting/The Verge

Apple raises prices on Macs, iPads, and more by hundreds of dollars

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CorroboratingPublished Jun 25, 2026Accessed Sep 18, 2026
Reporting/Bloomberg

Apple raises Mac and iPad prices to counter memory shortages

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CorroboratingPublished Jun 25, 2026Accessed Sep 18, 2026
Reporting/MacRumors

Apple just increased prices

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CorroboratingPublished Jun 25, 2026Accessed Sep 18, 2026

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Apple's refurbished Apple TV 4K 64GB model is selling for $169, which is $30 below the current new retail price.

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The upgraded refurbished Apple TV 4K with 128GB of storage and an Ethernet port is discounted to $209, a $40 discount from full price.

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FactVerifiedHigh confidence

Apple refurbished products are often close to like-new condition and are covered by the same one-year warranty as new products.

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NumberVerifiedHigh confidence

In June 2026 Apple raised the Apple TV price from $129 to $199 amid a memory and storage shortage, which makes the discounted refurbished unit more attractive now.

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FactVerifiedHigh confidence

The third-generation Apple TV 4K, launched in 2022 and reviewed by The Verge, supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, Siri, and can act as a HomeKit hub; only the Ethernet model supports Thread.

Linked evidence
FactVerifiedMedium confidence

With Apple Arcade, the Apple TV 4K can double as a mini gaming console; connecting a Bluetooth controller such as the PlayStation 5 DualSense lets PC/console games be played on the big screen.

Linked evidence
NumberPartially verifiedMedium confidence

The Verge also flagged three side deals: an Energizer 3-in-1 15W magnetic charger half off to $20 at Best Buy, a Ring Doorbell 2K + Indoor Cam bundle at $60 (usually $140) at Best Buy, and a Vizio 4.1 soundbar at $100.80 (usually $168) at Walmart.

Linked evidence
ContextVerifiedHigh confidence

The RAM/memory shortage driving these price hikes is expected to linger for years as AI companies buy up RAM and SSDs for data centers.

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