Best Set-top boxes 2013

Product of the year

Best subscription service

Sky + HD 2TB

Product of the Year, Awards 2015. A premium high-definition and recording option, now with wi-fi connectivity.

Best buys

Best Freeview HD recorder

Humax DTR-T1010

"YouView gives you all the major catch-up TV services via your broadband connection"

Best Freesat recorder

Humax HDR-1000S/500GB

Best Freesat recorder, Awards 2013. No match for YouView, but if you’re determined to go Freesat this is the best box

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