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Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
Apple

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router

92
/ 100
From $129
VS
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins by 9
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
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 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at 83. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 9 points — a decisive 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 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) leads on ease (96 vs 84).

Features

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Compared on the features sub-score

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) leads on features (96 vs 81).

Ecosystem

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) leads on ecosystem (92 vs 83).

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $129).

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) 92
vs
83 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92
ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81

Specs side-by-side

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) versus Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
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
—

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

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Which is better, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

Does Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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.

Which is better for ease of use, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on ease (96 vs 84). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

Which is better for features, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on features (96 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.