Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black)
2023
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) lands at 92 and TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black) at 80. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 12 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 TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEase 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 78).
Ecosystem
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)Compared on the ecosystem sub-score
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) leads on ecosystem (92 vs 80).
Value for money
TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black) more score per dollar ($15 vs $129).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) | TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Black |
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
TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black)
Which is better, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. 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 TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black) worth the price? +
At $15, TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Does Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black) 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 TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black)? +
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 TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter Plug (Black)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on features (96 vs 78). Compared on the features sub-score.