Google
Nest Thermostat (Black)
2020
82
/ 100
From $130
VS
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins by 10
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, Nest Thermostat (Black) lands at 82 and Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) at 92. That puts Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nest Thermostat (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
Nest Thermostat (Black) 82
vs 92 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Score breakdown
Nest Thermostat (Black)
82 ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
92 ecosystem 92
local 80
ease 96
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nest Thermostat (Black) | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| 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 |
Nest Thermostat (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: Nest Thermostat (Black) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Which is better, Nest Thermostat (Black) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nest Thermostat (Black) worth the price? +
At $130, Nest Thermostat (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Nest Thermostat (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.