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Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
VS
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins by 9
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
Specdex verdict

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) lands at 83 and Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) at 92. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations

Pick Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) if…

  • ✓A15 silicon — fastest streaming box
  • ✓HomeKit hub + Thread border router
  • ✓No ads on home screen
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease 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 81).

Ecosystem

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) leads on ecosystem (92 vs 83).

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $129).

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 83
vs
92 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Score breakdown

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92
ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) versus Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
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 Hub (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −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: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Which is better, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

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 Hub (2nd gen) 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.

Which is better for ease of use, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on ease (96 vs 84). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

Which is better for features, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on features (96 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.