Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
2024
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) lands at 86 and Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) at 92. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) 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
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Color | White | — |
| 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 |
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
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
FAQ: Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Which is better, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) worth the price? +
At $180, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) 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.