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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 4
Hubitat Elevation C-8 — Local-only · Zigbee + Z-Wave + Matter
Hubitat

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Local-only · Zigbee + Z-Wave + Matter

88
/ 100
From $169
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 Hubitat Elevation C-8 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 Hubitat Elevation C-8 if…

  • ✓100% local processing
  • ✓Best Z-Wave support of any mainstream hub
  • ✓Matter bridged
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Winner by scenario

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

Features

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Compared on the features sub-score

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) leads on features (96 vs 92).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Local

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Compared on the local sub-score

Hubitat Elevation C-8 leads on local (100 vs 80).

Value for money

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) more score per dollar ($129 vs $169).

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) 92
vs
88 Hubitat Elevation C-8

Score breakdown

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92
ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
Hubitat Elevation C-8
88
ecosystem 92
local 100
ease 76
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) versus Hubitat Elevation C-8 — full spec comparison
Spec Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Hubitat Elevation C-8
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic
—
Storage
▲ 64 / 128 GB
8 GB
Output
HDMI 2.1 4K @ 60 Hz
—
HDR
Dolby Vision + HDR10+
—
Audio
Dolby Atmos
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet (128GB), Thread
—
Radios
—
Zigbee 3.0 + Z-Wave 700 + Matter
CPU
—
Quad-core ARM

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

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Pros
  • +100% local processing
  • +Best Z-Wave support of any mainstream hub
  • +Matter bridged
Cons
  • −UI dated
  • −Rule builder has learning curve
  • −No first-party voice

FAQ: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs Hubitat Elevation C-8

Which is better, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

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 Hubitat Elevation C-8 worth the price? +

At $169, Hubitat Elevation C-8 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in local.

Does Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8 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 features, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on features (96 vs 92). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for local, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Hubitat Elevation C-8 — leads on local (100 vs 80). Compared on the local sub-score.