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Best TV Tuners

Updated September 2023
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Best of the Best
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Roku
Streaming Stick 4K
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Plug & Play
Bottom Line

This streaming stick has a user-friendly interface and offers UHD 4K streaming.

Pros

This streaming stick takes just a few minutes to set up and comes with a voice remote that can be used to control your TV's power and volume. It can stream content in 4K, Dolby Vision, and HDR10, and it works with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.

Cons

Some rare reports of the remote unexpectedly unpairing with the streaming device.

Best Bang for the Buck
Mediasonic Digital Converter Box
Mediasonic
Digital Converter Box
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Budget-friendly
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This converter box receives over-the-air signals, letting you broadcast to your analog or digital TV.

Pros

Possesses real-time recording and programmed time recording for playback of your shows. USB multimedia function is supported to play videos, music, or photos. Easy installation. With an additional tuner, you can use this to record another channel.

Cons

Requires an external antenna connected to the converter box to receive cable signal. Does not work with Comcast, DirecTV, DISH, etc.

IVIEW Digital Converter Box
IVIEW
Digital Converter Box
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Hassle-free
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A handy converter that makes navigating through channels and personal media simple.

Pros

Converts digital air channels for analog TVs. Supports ClearQAM. Can be used with cable providers to watch cable channels. Has DVR recording and video playback capabilities. Possesses USB drive functionality, allowing you to save media files for videos, music, or photos.

Cons

No audio output. Does not come with an antenna.

Hauppage WinTV-dualHD Cordcutter
Hauppage
WinTV-dualHD Cordcutter
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Amazon's Choice
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A flexible TV tuner that allows you to connect and enjoy shows with its wide range and clean interface.

Pros

Possesses a portable antenna and 2 built-in TV tuners. Tuners can pick up signals from transmitters up to 10 miles away. Compatible with Windows, Plex, Linux, and Android. WinTV v8 application is included and is free to install.

Cons

Must buy stronger antennas if there are few TV transmitters in the area.

AVerMedia AVerTV Volar Hybrid Q
AVerMedia
AVerTV Volar Hybrid Q
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Simple & Intuitive
Bottom Line

An all-around tuner that allows you to watch channels via ATSC, ClearQAM, and Analog TV.

Pros

Works with SmartTVs, laptops, and PCs. Possesses DVR support and the ability to access recordings anytime. Has the ability to listen to over-the-air FM radio stations. Comes with an omnidirectional antenna, allowing you to watch shows anywhere without changing the antenna's position.

Cons

TV or Android box must be updated to Android 7.0 or above. User interface could be improved.

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