Nabu Casa
Home Assistant Green
Local-first · open-source · plug-and-play
93
/ 100
From $99
VS
Home Assistant Green wins by 1
Apple
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
92
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
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
Home Assistant Green 93
vs 92 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Score breakdown
Home Assistant Green
93 ecosystem 98
local 100
ease 80
features 96
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92 ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
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
Pros
- +Runs everything via integrations
- +Completely local
- +Active community
Cons
- −Config still has a learning curve
- −No Matter radios built-in (add dongle)
- −Updates can break things
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: 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.