PVRs: How to buy the best PVR
- How to choose a PVR - watch the Which? buyers' guide video
- Which PVR brands are the best
- Should you pick Sky, Virgin, Freeview or Freesat?
- Hard disks and EPGs – key features explained
- How to get the most from your PVR
What's in this guide
What is a PVR?
We explain how PVRs differ from DVD recorders and reveal the brands to look out for
PVR hard disk size, storage and memory
How to work out how many hours worth of TV you can store, and what to look for in an EPG
What features do the best PVRs have?
The lowdown on useful features including series-link recording and twin tuners
How to get the most from your PVR
Find out how to use your PVR to pause and rewind live television at the touch of a button
Subtitles, audio description and signing
PVRs automatically record subtitles, but only one can record audio description. Find out more
PVR buying advice
What to look out for when you're shopping around for a PVR on the high street or online
Digital TV broadcasts – DVB
How is digital TV broadcast in the UK? We explain a few key points
