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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 | iCloud (sync Apple TVs) | |
| Remote updates | iCloud (sync Apple TVs) | |
| Different access levels | ||
| Moderator mode | ||
| Digital signage | ||
| Websites | ||
| Custom images | ||
| Videos | ||
| Productivity apps and dashboards | ||
| Calendar sync for room management | ||
| Scheduled Content | ||
| Power management | ||
| Sleep Schedule with CEC support | ||
*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).
Last edited on April 28th, 2023
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