Home Assistant Green
Local-first · open-source · plug-and-play
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
Home Assistant Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Home Assistant Green lands at 93 and Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) at 92. That puts Home Assistant Green ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Home Assistant Green if…
- ✓Runs everything via integrations
- ✓Completely local
- ✓Active community
Pick Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) if…
- ✓A15 silicon — fastest streaming box
- ✓HomeKit hub + Thread border router
- ✓No ads on home screen
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ecosystem
Home Assistant GreenCompared on the ecosystem sub-score
Home Assistant Green leads on ecosystem (98 vs 92).
Local
Home Assistant GreenCompared on the local sub-score
Home Assistant Green leads on local (100 vs 80).
Value for money
Home Assistant GreenSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Home Assistant Green more score per dollar ($99 vs $129).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Home Assistant Green | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Rockchip RK3566 | — |
| RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | ▲ 64 / 128 GB |
| OS | Home Assistant OS | — |
| Chipset | — | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Output | — | HDMI 2.1 4K @ 60 Hz |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ |
| Audio | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet (128GB), Thread |
Home Assistant Green
- +Runs everything via integrations
- +Completely local
- +Active community
- −Config still has a learning curve
- −No Matter radios built-in (add dongle)
- −Updates can break things
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: Home Assistant Green vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Which is better, Home Assistant Green or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Home Assistant Green scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Home Assistant Green worth the price? +
At $99, Home Assistant Green delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in local.
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 Home Assistant Green 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 ecosystem, Home Assistant Green or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Home Assistant Green — leads on ecosystem (98 vs 92). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.
Which is better for local, Home Assistant Green or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Home Assistant Green — leads on local (100 vs 80). Compared on the local sub-score.