TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)
2019
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
A15 · HDR10+ · Thread border router
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (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 TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEase 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
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) more score per dollar ($30 vs $129).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | — |
| 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 |
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
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: TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
Which is better, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (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 TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) worth the price? +
At $30, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (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 TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (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.
Which is better for ease of use, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) 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, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) or Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? +
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) — leads on features (96 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.