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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Apple · 2026 PixlRun pick
Apple TV 4K 2026

Apple TV 4K 2026

The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026

9.1/10
From
$179
Amazon · 2026 Worth a look
Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

The smartest streaming cube just got smarter

9.1/10
From
$149

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to TV reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Picture

Apple9.0
Amazon9.0

HDR

Apple9.2
Amazon9.2

Gaming

Amazon +0.2
Apple8.8
Amazon9.0

Sound

Apple8.0
Amazon8.0

Smart TV

Apple +0.2
Apple9.4
Amazon9.2

Value

Amazon +0.8
Apple8.8
Amazon9.6

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

PICTURE HDR GAMING SOUND SMART TV VALUE
Apple TV 4K 2026 Amazon Fire TV Cube 4
Score gap
+0.0%
Amazon Fire TV Cube 4 vs Apple TV 4K 2026 — composite lab score difference.

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display
Max Resolution8K (7680×4320) passthrough
Max Resolution8K UHD (7680×4320) @ 60fps
HDR SupportDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG
HDR SupportHDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Connectivity
HDMI VersionHDMI 2.1a (48Gbps)
HDMI Version
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Tri-Band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 + LE Audio
EthernetGigabit Ethernet (built-in)
Ethernet
USB PortUSB 4 / Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
USB PortUSB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
HDMI
HDMIHDMI 2.1 with eARC (48Gbps)
General
ProcessorApple A18 Pro
ProcessorOcta-Core 2.4GHz (Amazon AX2 chip)
RAM8GB LPDDR5
RAM4GB LPDDR5
Storage128GB internal
Storage32GB eMMC internal storage
GamingApple Arcade, MFi controller support, 60fps 4K gaming
Gaming
RemoteSiri Remote with haptic click wheel & UV-C charging
Remote
OStvOS 20 with AI-powered recommendations
OS
Voice Assistant
Voice AssistantAlexa built-in, 12-mic far-field array
Smart Home
Smart HomeZigbee, Thread, Matter, Sidewalk hub
Operating System
Operating SystemFire OS 9 (Android 13-based)
Dimensions
Dimensions93 × 93 × 77 mm | 465g

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Apple TV 4K 2026

What you'll love

The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026

  • A18 Pro chip delivers console-class gaming performance, Dolby Vision IQ and Atmos support, seamless Apple ecosystem integration, upgraded 8K passthrough capability

Watch out for

  • No built-in storage expansion, requires Apple TV+ for best value, Siri remote still divides users
Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

What you'll love

The smartest streaming cube just got smarter

  • Blazing-fast hands-free Alexa control, 8K HDR10+ passthrough support, built-in eARC for premium audio setups, completely cable-free HDMI control

Watch out for

  • Requires Amazon ecosystem for best experience, no local storage for downloads, premium price over stick alternatives

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

It is a coin flip. Either picks lose nothing the other has.

Apple TV 4K 2026 takes the overall win at 9.1/10. Apple TV 4K 2026: The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026. Amazon Fire TV Cube 4: The smartest streaming cube just got smarter.

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PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
Apple TV 4K 20269.1
Amazon Fire TV Cube 49.1
Margin0.0
ConfidenceClose call

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