Freesat UHD-4X 4K PVR - 1TB review
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- PVR
- 1000GB
Freesat is a service that brings Freeview channels to your TV via satellite, but now it’s branching out with its own devices. The Freesat UHD-4X 4K is a 1TB PVR capable of recording hundreds of hours of SD and HD content, as well as giving you access to a range of catch-up services to take advantage of its 4K capabilities. Should Freesat have stuck with software? Here’s our review
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s the picture and sound like?
- What’s it like to use?
- What else do I need to know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
January 2020
Released
April 2020
Technical specifications
General
- Height4.4cm
- Width25cm
- Depth18.3cm
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