What’s the difference between Apple TV and Airtame 2?
Apple TV vs Airtame 2
Airtame and Apple TV offer wireless screen sharing, although the latter is optimized for media casting (watching Netflix, HBO, etc.). Both solutions provide a physical product (the receiver) which connects to an HDMI display (or VGA display with an adapter). Here we provide a feature comparison between Airtame 2 and Apple TV.
Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from Apple’s website. In cases where pricing is not directly listed online, we include the quoted reseller price.
| Airtame 2 | Apple TV 4K | |
|---|---|---|
| Powering | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet |
| Price* | $499 | $179-$199 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Windows | Airtame app + Miracast | |
| macOS | Airtame app + AirPlay | AirPlay |
| Chromebook | Airtame app + Google Cast | |
| Linux | Airtame app + Google Cast | |
| iOS | AirPlay | AirPlay |
| Android | Google Cast + Miracast | |
| Sharing | ||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | Up to 4K at 60 fps** |
| Presenter mode | Single window sharing (app) + extended desktop (Miracast) | macOS |
| One-to-many screen sharing | ||
| Touchback support | With Miracast | |
| Security | ||
| Works on enterprise networks | ||
| Pin code connect | ||
| Web Proxy support | ||
| Device management | ||
| Bulk updates | Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | iCloud (sync Apple TVs) |
| Remote updates | Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | iCloud (sync Apple TVs) |
| Different access levels | Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | |
| Moderator mode | Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | |
| Digital signage*** | ||
| Websites | Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | |
| Custom images | Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | |
| Videos | Airtame Cloud Plus | |
| Productivity apps and dashboards | Airtame Cloud Plus | |
| Calendar sync for room management | Airtame Cloud Plus | |
| Scheduled Content | Airtame Cloud Plus | |
| Power management | ||
| Sleep Schedule with CEC support | Airtame Cloud Plus | |
*VAT not included.
**While the Apple TV 4K supports 4K resolution, the actual resolution on the screen will depend on the resolution of the content plus the source that’s being streamed from (i.e. the iPhone, iPad or Mac).
***Customers can choose between an annual ($120 per year per screen) or a monthly plan ($12 per month per screen) for Airtame Cloud Plus. Device management and basic digital signage with Airtame Cloud Lite are available to all customers at no additional cost.
Last edited on March 17th, 2023
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