Apple
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
92
/ 100
From $129
VS
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins by 4
Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White)
2023
88
/ 100
From $82
Specdex verdict
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) lands at 92 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White) at 88. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) if…
- ✓A15 silicon — fastest streaming box
- ✓HomeKit hub + Thread border router
- ✓No ads on home screen
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) 92
vs 88 Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White)
Score breakdown
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92 ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White)
88 ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | — |
| Storage | 64 / 128 GB | — |
| Output | HDMI 2.1 4K @ 60 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ | — |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet (128GB), Thread | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
| Color | — | White |
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Pros
- +A15 silicon — fastest streaming box
- +HomeKit hub + Thread border router
- +No ads on home screen
Cons
- −Apple ecosystem-leaning
- −Pricier than Roku / Fire TV
- −Remote can hide behind couch
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White)
Which is better, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) worth the price? +
At $129, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ease.
Is Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White) worth the price? +
At $82, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.