15 best satellite receivers

Television is a very powerful thing. It may entertain, and to learn something new, and report the news channels and programs are there for every taste. Of course, its popularity drops a bit in recent years in connection with the distribution of fast Internet, but to write off TV from the accounts of too early. Yet the field continues to evolve: there are interactive projects, new channels, and equipment from year to year is becoming smarter.

Is no surprise the ability to record a specific program on the external drive for viewing at a convenient time, or access the Internet – and much more allow you to do modern TVs without any additional hardware.

However, owners of old vehicles still have to deal with the issue of the purchase of a special receiver. At this time, the sale of present receivers IPTV, cable, digital and satellite television, however, we focus only on the last two. The reasons are simple: a fast Internet like cable TV, there is not in all localities of our vast country, and where there is, people have long been using modern TVs that natively support these standards. Digital TV gradually replaces analog and widespread almost everywhere, and satellite – capable to work even in Antarctica, if you can tune in to the desired satellite. In our rating you traditionally expect the best representatives of each category. Go!

Best satellite receivers

Let's start with the more complicated all plans is satellite television. To view video from orbit will require both the TV and receiver, but the satellite dish. Because of this, the cost of the finished system is high. It is also worth considering that the installation and configuration will require certain skills. The main advantage of satellite television is the ability to install it virtually anywhere around the globe. Yes, you will have to follow a few rules, but the result will pleasantly surprise you.

But there is one more spoon of tar – not all channels free. To access the paid resources it is necessary to purchase the card from a local provider. The most popular are the Tricolor and NTV+. Of course, these companies sell equipment, but its quality and cost generate many complaints.

5 Formuler S Turbo

Best receiver with 4K resolution
Country: China
Average price: 6 500 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

High-quality imaging in 4K ceases to be something extraordinary. Many TV operators, such as Tricolor, provide access to hundreds of channels of the image in UHD, but not every satellite receiver able to produce such a picture without lag. Before us now the best device to broadcast images of high resolution and provided it with the most advanced components in the filling.

Onboard receiver installed Quad-core Hisilicon Hi3798Mv200, in which one Gigabyte of RAM. There is also a internal storage of 8 gigs, which is more a disadvantage than an advantage. Yes, own drive is fine, but given that we are talking about 4K, enough for a couple of hours recording. The satellite receiver, but also can receive the signal of digital television. Appropriate formats are already built into the system.

4 General Satellite GS B534M

Support DiSEqС, built-in hard drive 16 GB for a reasonable price
Country: Russia
Average price: 5, 890
Rating (2021): 4.7

The following satellite receiver is twice as expensive, but offers more functionality. The looks are still minimalist, but not at the expense of functionality. On the front panel for easy access placed USB port. Rear: two LNB port, S/PDIF, Ethernet, HDMI, composite video output and even a connector for external IR receiver.

Two antenna connectors corresponds to the two TV tuner. Card slot app – GS B534M is designed to work with Tricolor TV. There are the usual Timeshift (pause TV) and PVR (recording of transmission), which provides nimble eMMC drive 16 GB. Access to the Internet is needed, for example, for the operation of the service Tricolor TV mail, which displays your e-mails directly on the TV screen. Also note the support DiSEqC, which allows, for example, redirect the dish to another satellite using the motor.

Advantages:

• Wide functionality
• A plurality of ports
• The remote IR receiver

3 Tiviar Mini HD

Best price
Country: South Korea (made in China)
Average price: 4 800 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

The following line was ranked as a low-cost receiver Tiviar from the company. This model is not much stands out from the competition, which you will see below. Mini HD – it's just a quality receiver with a relatively fast processor, a universal card reader and Linux OS on Board. The latter, incidentally, is very useful, because a complete operating system provides features like Time-Shift, Web browser, YouTube, and third-party applications. With this set, even the old Soviet TV set can be turned into new-fangled Smart. The features of the model is the presence of the remote IR receiver, so the device can be hidden from the eye (e.g., by hanging him on TV rear panel using the supplied mounting Vesa Mount) without losing the ability to control the receiver using the remote control.

Advantages:

• The lowest value in ranking
• The remote IR receiver

Disadvantages:

• Difficult initial setup

2 General Satellite GS A230

Available 4K receiver
Country: Russia
Average price: 10 540 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

Silver medal takes another model from General Satellite. This model is a bit cheaper than the leader of the rating, providing close functionality. The main feature of GS A230 – support for 4K UltraHD resolution. Given the increasing prevalence of ultra HD content, acquiring such devices is quite relevant. Besides, 230th has a bunch of additional features – read more we have described the example GS534M.

Externally, the receiver is still simple, but the use of glossy black plastic and the touch buttons make it look a little more expensive and attractive – no longer want to hide the box in a distant drawer, removing only the external IR receiver. Also note the built-in 1TB HDD – it will certainly suffice to record all your favorite TV shows. And if not – you can replace yourself with a more capacious model.

Advantages:

• Support of UltraHD resolution
• Hard drive 1 TB
• Good functionality

1 AX (Opticum) HD51 4K

The most advanced capabilities. 4K resolution
Country: China
Average price: 12 500 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

UltraHD is sweeping the planet. And got it not only to videos on YouTube and cable and satellite television. Yet channels broadcasting in 4K is extremely small, but to acquire the appropriate equipment is already. As you know HD51 4K able to give the picture in SD, HD and 4K resolution. But there are many other advantages. The first is to pay attention to powerful by the standards of the receivers 2-core processor from Broadcom clocked at 1.7 GHz, which ensures nimble work, and the "digestion" of ultra HD content. Secondly, inside the device you can install the HDD – it will come in handy if you want to record UHD content. A definite plus is the ability to “Plug and Play” replacement tuner you can install a satellite, cable or terrestrial. Finally, it is not essential, but nice feature is the ability control with iOS and Android devices.

Thus, this is a great device that could not yet show what it's capable of. But after a couple years of quality content will be more and the owners HD51 4K ready.

Advantages:

• Support for 4K
• Powerful processor
• 4 GB of internal flash memory and the ability to install HDD (2.5’)
• The USB 3.0 input
• As the OS Open Linux Enigma2 shell
  

Best digital receivers

In early 2017 Norway has announced that it completely stops the use of analog broadcasting in favor of digital. The case, it would seem, far from us, but very revealing, because the process of transition to digital television is happening in our country at the moment. New technology allows you to transfer a better picture at a greater distance. It would seem that some pros, but not all the houses now stand modern TV with support for DVB T2. Fortunately the problem is solved simply by purchasing an external receiver, whose cost is very low. The only thing to remember is that the required UHF antenna, but almost certainly it's you is already.

5 LUMAX DV-1110HD

Modern satellite receiver can cost about 10 thousand rubles. Yes, it will reproduce the image in 4K and make any signal at any distance, but if you need a budget option, he is in front of you. This is the best receiver for receiving digital TV and standing less than a thousand rubles.

With it, you will be able to view any TV programs broadcasting standard, and when you connect the modem via a suitable connector to access the video site, which is already in the standard device firmware. USB output can be used to play files from removable media, but it should be understood that some of the modern formats, this receiver does not support. For example, if you downloaded a movie has an audio codec of AC3, the device is not off, that is, the sound will not be reproduced. However, it is a problem of almost all budget models, which is solved by downloading files in the proper formats.

4 Oriel 421UD

Codec support AC3
Country: China
Average price: 1 400 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

Buying a budget satellite receiver should be prepared for the fact that some files downloaded from the Internet you can not see. Even the most modern models often do not support certain codecs and it becomes a real problem. In this case, we see exactly a budget option, and you such difficulties don't know. In addition to the standard formats it is also able to play videos in Н265 and audio in AC3. The best solution for those who have a stereo 5-to-1.

Otherwise conventional receiver, receiving television from an ordinary antenna. Does not require its own Internet connection and not able to reproduce the satellite signal. To connect tricolor or another carrier will not work, and this should be understood even before buying. Also, this machine is perfect for owners of the old TV receivers, showing the ratio of 4 to 3. The receiver is authorized, that is becoming a rarity.

3 Galaxy Innovations Uni 2

The best receiver on Android

This satellite receiver in its innards is comparable to a small laptop computer. On Board Quad core Amlogic S905D based on 64 bit architecture and an outstanding clock speed of 1.5 gigahertz. To help the processor, one Gigabyte of RAM format DDR3 and a graphics accelerator GPU Mali-450MP. This is the best layout for a receiver capable of receiving TV with picture in 4K.

If you like to view videos from an external drive, for you 3 USB connectors of different format and the ability to display any codecs. Including Н265 format video and audio codec AC3 not addressed by conventional TV box. About other formats and can not speak, they are also supported, but in addition the receivers have on-Board OpenGL ES 2.0, dividing the image on the screen even more clear and quality.

2 D-COLOR DC1302HD

Popular model
Country: China
Average price: 1 270 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

The second line is very popular among the customers receiver. Apparently a little is remarkable – the usual black box with sets of outputs (audio, HDMI, composite) and the holes for adequate ventilation of the insides. Not affect the technical characteristics: support DVB-T2, the maximum resolution of FullHD.

But digging a little deeper, you see tuner Maxlinear 630 provides excellent reception away from broadcasting towers, and the voltage at the USB outputs allows uninterrupted work even external hard drives. The latter is useful if you intend to record TV or play movies/series from external drive. The benefit to users is called D-Color universal – supports all common formats of audio, video and photos. Also note that the manufacturer claims support for surround sound Dolby Digital 5.1, which obviously will please fans of the movie at home.

Advantages:

• Excellent quality
• A steady signal reception
• Support Dolby Digital
"Omnivorous" media player

1 BBK SMP240HDT2

Best quality
Country: China
Average price: 1 210 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Finally, the leader is becoming a digital receiver, which characteristics on paper is almost indistinguishable from its competitors and the only visible advantage is a relatively low cost. However, the reviews put everything in its place. Reception in consoles, steady, catches slightly more channels than the competition, and the image quality is good. Built-in media player without a problem "digesting" most of the video and audio formats. The only drawback is the conflict of control with a Toshiba TV, Onyx and Akira.

Advantages:

• Good build quality
• A steady signal reception
• "Omnivorous" media player

Disadvantages:

• The conflict is remote with some TV models
• Narrow-beam infrared sensor – you have to aim the remote control directly at the receiver
  

The best digital receiver with USB connection

Complete selection unusual type of receiver models with USB connection. They can be used even in the absence of TV. Simply insert the device into laptop or desktop PC, connect the antenna and enjoy TV. But if this combination be connected to the TV, you can get the usual TV, and really "omnivorous" media player – all the same features of a full PC, are noticeably superior to even the most advanced Smart TV.

5 Zgemma H9 COMBO

Best choice
Average price: 10 000 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

If your carrier Tricolor, or any other features picture in 4K, then you just need a satellite receiver that can cope with huge data flow. Zgemma H9 COMBO is capable of and it is ensured by the presence on Board Quad-core processor Hisilicon Hi3798Mv200 with a clock frequency of 1.5 gigahertz and its own graphics processor and a Gigabyte of RAM.

Characteristics of the top and of such receivers on the market very much. Yes, the receiver is the best of its kind, but it has a significant drawback – the price. This is the most expensive product, and it is unclear what the seller asks for the money. Brand is not particularly popular and famous in the world. Characteristics though high, but not as something transcendental. Good model, but just a couple of clicks, you can easily find the same device and much cheaper. Hence not a place of honor in our ranking.

4 HD S2 BOX

The presence of the remote IR receiver
Country: China
Average price: 2 400 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

Availability of the remote infrared receiver is not the best option on modern receivers, but in this case it selects the device from the competition. Thanks to it you can place the unit receiving a signal from a remote control in any convenient location. Not say that it is such a necessary thing, but if you need it, the best instrument now in front of you.

However, the advantages don't end there. Satellite receiver HD BOX S2 boasts of having on Board high performance CPU. His name Availink AVL2507 and today it is the fastest module with its own graphics core, allowing you to view TV at 4K resolution without any delay. Also the receiver can be connected to any playback device, whether TV or computer monitor. If desired, it is also connected directly to a PC, and is now with his operating system.

3 Openbox SX2

A simple receiver at an affordable price
Country: China
Average price: 1 550 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Satellite receiver does not have to cost a lot of money and Openbox SX2 direct proof. Best budget phone running on the Android operating system and reproducing the picture in 1080 p. of Course, it's not 4K, but if your TV and so does not support the UHD format, then buy the more expensive device does not make sense.

On Board is mounted processor Guoxin GX 6605S with a clock frequency of 600 megahertz, and helps him half a Gigabyte of RAM. Not the most advanced characteristics, but for reliable reception of the television signal is sufficient. The main advantage here is the price, and it's definitely the best on the market. In addition, the manufacturer is very popular and has a positive reputation, and it already means a lot. He can be trusted, while buying a receiver is confident that it fully complies with the specifications.

2 Opticum AX 4K Box HD60

Best features
Country: China
Average price: 7 600 RUB
Rating (2021): 4.8

If your home satellite operator, for example, the Tricolor, but you want to watch TV programs not only on TV but on the PC or just the monitor, the 4K Box Opticum AX HD60 is the best solution for you. Not the most affordable product in our ranking, but its price is fully justified by the components and the technical bells and whistles.

Onboard receiver installed Quad-core Hisilicon HI3798MV200 with a clock speed per core is 1.6 GHz and additional graphics component Mali 450. Internal memory of one gigabytes with the possibility of increasing to 4. All this allows you to enjoy the picture in 4K without lag. There are internal storage to 8 gigs, and if it is not enough, you have the ability to connect removable storage using 2 USB connector 3.0, which provides faster data transfer when you connect a flash card.

1 AVerMedia Technologies AVerTV Hybrid Volar T2

The most extensive functionality
Country: Taiwan
Average price: 5 737 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

The leading position is the product of a company specializing in the production of capture cards, cameras, TV tuners, etc. Model Hybrid Volar T2, like the speaker, made in the form factor of a large USB drive. Materials nicer but the size is somewhat larger. From connector: USB for connection to PC, input for antenna and a proprietary connector that can be connected to the usual "tulips". The latter is useful, for example, to digitize the old tapes, connected the recorder and can then create a digital copy. Also, the device can be used as FM receiver – in the kit there is a special antenna with a very long wire.

Their direct function broadcast TV receiver also performs perfectly. The signal level even with a compact packaged antenna is acceptable. Supported 3D TV, TimeShift, the recording on the drive and more.

Advantages:

• Extensive functionality
• Good build quality

Disadvantages:

• The high cost

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