Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
Home Assistant Green
Local-first · open-source · plug-and-play
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ecosystem
Home Assistant GreenCompared on the ecosystem sub-score
Home Assistant Green leads on ecosystem (98 vs 92).
Local
Home Assistant GreenCompared on the local sub-score
Home Assistant Green leads on local (100 vs 80).
Value for money
Home Assistant GreenSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Home Assistant Green more score per dollar ($99 vs $129).
Score breakdown
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)
- +A15 silicon — fastest streaming box
- +HomeKit hub + Thread border router
- +No ads on home screen
- −Apple ecosystem-leaning
- −Pricier than Roku / Fire TV
- −Remote can hide behind couch
Home Assistant Green
- +Runs everything via integrations
- +Completely local
- +Active community
- −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.
Which is better for ecosystem, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Home Assistant Green? +
Home Assistant Green — leads on ecosystem (98 vs 92). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.
Which is better for local, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Home Assistant Green? +
Home Assistant Green — leads on local (100 vs 80). Compared on the local sub-score.