Ecobee
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
2022
90
/ 100
From $249
VS
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins by 2
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, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) lands at 90 and Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) at 92. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (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
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) 90
vs 92 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Score breakdown
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
90 ecosystem 90
local 70
ease 84
features 88
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92 ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| 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 |
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (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: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Which is better, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) worth the price? +
At $249, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (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.