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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

Compare
anything.

A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

1,284

Devices benchmarked

Lab metrics per unit

94%

Reader trust score

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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

The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026

9.1^/10

From

$179

Amazon · 2026 Worth a look

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.

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