Arlo
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black)
2023
85
/ 100
From $250
VS
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins by 7
Apple
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
92
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) lands at 85 and Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) at 92. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) if…
- ✓A15 silicon — fastest streaming box
- ✓HomeKit hub + Thread border router
- ✓No ads on home screen
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) 85
vs 92 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Score breakdown
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black)
85 ecosystem 85
local 70
ease 84
features 83
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92 ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Color | 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 |
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
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
FAQ: Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Which is better, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) worth the price? +
At $250, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ecosystem.
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.
Does Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Black) or Apple TV 4K (3rd 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.