Updated: 16 Jul 2025

10 Best digital recorders for tvs of 2025

Updated: 16 Jul 2025

#1

Best Choice

Panasonic 4K 1TB HDD Recorder with Twin HD Tuner, Built-in Wifi, Smart Network and Internet Apps (DMR-HWT260GN)

9.7

Panasonic

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TWIN HDD TUNER WITH LARGE-CAPACITY HDD. You won't believe how much content you can record and store The 1TB HDD allows up to 684 hours (HM Mode) HD recording

TV SERIES / KEYWORD RECORDING. By registering TV programmes, such as cooking programmes, with the Series Recording function or a Keyword like “Soccer” with the Keyword Recording function, they can be automatically recorded and stored each time they are broadcast

RECORD 2 PROGRAMS AT THE SAME TIME. The Twin HD Tuner lets you record two different programs broadcasting at the same time
#2

Best Value

NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 4K HDR Android TV Streaming Media Player, Black

9.5

NVIDIA

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The Best of the Best. The world’s most powerful Android TV streaming media player upgraded to Android TV version 11. Enhance HD video in real-time to 4K for clearer, crisper visuals using next-generation AI upscaling. 2x USB 3.0 ports for storage expansion, USB cameras, keyboards, controllers, and more. Plex Media Server built-in, 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB storage

Dolby Vision - Atmos. Bring your home theater to life with Dolby Vision HDR, and surround sound with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus—delivering ultra-vivid picture quality and immersive audio

4K HDR Content. Get the most 4K content of any streaming media player. Watch Netflix, Amazon Video, Apple TV+, Disney+ and Google Play Movies & TV in crisp 4K HDR, and YouTube, Hulu, and more in 4K. Stream from your phone with built-in Chromecast 4K.
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#3

AOA HDB860 FHD DVB-T2 H.265 PVR Media Play Set Top Box for New AU DTV Standard

9.4

AOA

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USB2.0 palyback

EPG, PVR, Timeshift

DVB-T2 H.265 FHD 1080p
#4

ClonerAlliance Box Pro, 1080p@60fps Video Recorder, DVR with HDMI Capture, Playback on TV. RCA/YPbPr/VGA to Digital Converter. No PC Required. Supports PVR/OTA.

9.1

ClonerAlliance

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Why do I need it? - Digitalize or archive analog videos to MP4 files from old devices without using a PC. Backup videos from HD/UHD video discs and old VHS tapes. Gaming capture and live. Capture and record videos from cable/satellite/over-the-air receivers, set-top boxes, PVRs or DVRs. Record online conferencing video. Record online HD video for recreating. Capture screen contents of PC.

Why choose it over other similar products? - Friendly to use by newbies or older adults. Specifically designed for work with big screen TVs and HD/UHD/Analog video players. Recorded MP4 files can be saved on both retro and modern PCs (exFAT, NTFS, FAT/FAT32, MBR,GPT). Ultra-low latency (less 90ms). Various schedule tasks. ♡Trusted♡ since 2016.

What can it do? - Standalone 1080p@60fps video capture device and digital video recorder. Record video to a USB storage device while watching it on TV, playback the recorded video on TV with the included remote, No PC required at all. Analog to digital video converter, HDMI/RCA/Composite/Component/YPbPr/VGA inputs are supported. Gaming capture and live are also available if you prefer using a PC.
#5

Laser HD Set Top Box STB-9000 with USB PVR Recording – Watch & Record Free-to-Air TV – HDMI & RCA, Remote, LED Display, Aerial Pass-Through, Media Playback – Supports AVI/MP3/JPEG

8.9

Laser

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Record One Channel, Watch Another Thanks to the RF aerial pass-through, you can watch one live channel while recording a different one—ideal for busy households.

Watch & Record Free-to-Air HD Channels Tune into Australian digital TV and radio in Full HD. Schedule or manually record shows with built-in USB PVR recording.

USB Recording + 7-Day EPG Use the 7-day Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to plan and record upcoming shows. Recordings are saved directly to your USB stick or hard drive (up to 750GB).
#6

AOA Smart 4K DVB-T2 H.265 PVR Set Top Box Android 10 4+32G

8.7

AOA

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Top-tier hardware configuration for unparalleled performance

Future-proof DVB-T/T2 H.265 4K decoding for crystal-clear video

Android 10 operating system for access to the latest apps
#7

USB Freeview HD TV Tuner - August DVB-T210 - Watch Digital Television in Full HD on Computers - External Television Card for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7

8.5

August

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Time Shifting - Pause, rewind and fast forward, never miss a moment of your favorite programmes, convenient to use anywhere, anytime.

Real Time and Scheduled Recording – Capture and Save live TV on your hard drive, then edit and burn it to DVD or watch it through your media player.

HD Freeview (DVB-T2) Tuner - Watch live Freeview HD TV on your Laptop PC or Desktop Computer through this mini Freeview TV receiver dongle - Eliminate the need for a Freeview box and watch TV on your PC monitor.
#8

Tuner Receiver Stick, Mini USB2.0 TV Receiver ISDB-T Digital TV Stick Tuner Video Recorder for Laptop PC

8.4

Pomya

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With USB ISDB-T receiver: FM Radio and DAB'S function (optional); Watch ISDB-T digital TV on your PC or laptop, in a window or full screen; ISDB-T digital TV gives you better pictures and CD quality sound; You can also listen to ISDB-T radio in stereo.

Record ISDB-T digital TV to your PCs harddisk, Playback your TV recordings at any time onto your PC screen. USB ISDB-T receiver includes a portable antenna, so you can watch digital TV at home or while your travel.Digital Video Recorder: Record digital TV programs to disk, and play them back to your PC screen in full original digital quality; Includes HDTV Player Schedules.

Our Scheduler allows you to schedule your digital TV recordings on a daily, weekly or once only schedule.
#9

UL-TECH 4CH Video Recorder Supports AHD/TVI/CVI DVR/HVR/NVR CCTV Security IP Camera System with Customizable Motion Detection Email Alarm, Conects to TV and HD Monitors with HDMI and VGA Output

8.2

UL-TECH

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Real HD Video: With stunning high-def video, better clarity and definition than 720P. Night vision for 24/7 coverage with 3.6mm lens, don't be afraid of darkness coming. Wireless Camera System Doesn't Mean You can Use it without Any Cables. Power Supply still Needed to Power on the Cameras.

Excellent Security Guard: You will receive email, after Alerts upon motion detection. Please download the free APP""XMEye"" from Android Google Play or Apple APP Store. Register an New Account, then Add Device.You can View the Video by WiFi or 2G/3G/4G Network.

Easy Set Up: DIY security camera is a better way to install. True plug and play. Connect the NVR and Cameras with Power Supply Provided. Connect the Mouse to NVR. Connect PC/TV monitor to NVR with a VGA/HDMI Cable. Connect the Router LAN Port to NVR WAN Port with Network Cable Provided. The Video will Show Up.
#10

Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with Recording/Media Player/TV Tuner Function (HW130STB)

8.0

Mediasonic

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Receive Over-The-Air Digital Broadcast to your Analog and Digital TV, Projector, and Computer Monitor. Antenna Out Analog Pass Through, Favorite Channel List, Parental Control Function

Real-Time Recording & Programmed Time Recording, recording require user to connect a USB 2.0 or 3.0 2.5" / 3.5" External Hard Drive via USB (Up to 2TB, MBR format) (USB Flash Drive Not recommended)

HDMI 1080P Output / Composite Out / Coaxial Output, Closed Caption, Auto Tuning, Timing Start Up & Shut Down.