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PVRs and set-top boxes advice guides

Freeview or Freesat? Sky TV or Virgin Media? We’ve got expert advice on buying and owning the best PVR or set-top box, including popular brands, features, and types, along with reliability scores to help find the right TV box for you.

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Best PVRs and set-top boxes for 2022

See if a set-top box or PVR suits your needs, how much money you should spend on one, what features to look out for and our pick of the best TV boxes.

2 March 2022

Which PVR and set-top box brand to buy in 2022

Unique Which? reliability data can help you choose a PVR or set-top box brand that lasts. We survey owners of BT, Humax, Manhattan, Panasonic, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media PVRs and set-top boxes to find out which develop the fewest faults over time.

24 March 2022

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Best PVRs and set-top boxes for 2022

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