Apple
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
92
/ 100
From $129
VS
Home Assistant Green wins by 1
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Home Assistant Green
Local-first · open-source · plug-and-play
93
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Home Assistant Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) lands at 92 and Home Assistant Green at 93. That puts Home Assistant Green ahead by 1 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 Home Assistant Green if…
- ✓Runs everything via integrations
- ✓Completely local
- ✓Active community
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) 92
vs 93 Home Assistant Green
Score breakdown
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92 ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
Home Assistant Green
93 ecosystem 98
local 100
ease 80
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) | Home Assistant Green |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | — |
| Storage | ▲ 64 / 128 GB | 32 GB eMMC |
| Output | HDMI 2.1 4K @ 60 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ | — |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet (128GB), Thread | — |
| CPU | — | Rockchip RK3566 |
| RAM | — | 4 GB |
| OS | — | Home Assistant OS |
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
Home Assistant Green
Pros
- +Runs everything via integrations
- +Completely local
- +Active community
Cons
- −Config still has a learning curve
- −No Matter radios built-in (add dongle)
- −Updates can break things
FAQ: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs Home Assistant Green
Which is better, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Home Assistant Green? +
Home Assistant Green scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Home Assistant Green worth the price? +
At $99, Home Assistant Green delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in local.
Does Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Home Assistant Green 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.