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Samsung

Samsung SmartThings Station

Hub

82
/ 100
From $79
VS
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins by 10
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, Samsung SmartThings Station 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 Samsung SmartThings Station 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 80).

Ecosystem

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) leads on ecosystem (92 vs 82).

Value for money

Samsung SmartThings Station

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung SmartThings Station more score per dollar ($79 vs $129).

Samsung SmartThings Station 82
vs
92 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Score breakdown

Samsung SmartThings Station
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

Samsung SmartThings Station versus Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung SmartThings Station 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

Samsung SmartThings Station

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: Samsung SmartThings Station vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

Which is better, Samsung SmartThings Station 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 Samsung SmartThings Station worth the price? +

At $79, Samsung SmartThings Station 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 Samsung SmartThings Station 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, Samsung SmartThings Station 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, Samsung SmartThings Station or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on features (96 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.