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Whether you want to pause TV, record an entire series, watch primetime shows in high definition or record one channel whilst watching another, all without monthly cost, Freeview has a box for you.
This page showcases a huge selection of boxes available and our offers page is constantly updated to bring you great boxes at great prices. To take the pain away from sifting through different features and different brands, we've highlighted an array of Freeview boxes ranging from the basic to the brilliant.
Freeview boxes
Freeview set-top boxes are for viewers looking for an easy and simple way to access the best of digital TV.
The Philips DTR230, from £30, is an excellent choice for those looking for a box which delivers Freeview’s range of channels with the extra special feature of its tiny design.
Freeview+ Recorders
Never miss a moment of great TV with Freeview+, the box that allows you to pause, rewind and record programmes at the touch of a button.
A pick of some of the most popular boxes available include the Hitachi HDR165 containing 160GB of storage and offering up to 80 hours of recorded TV, from only £75, through to the Humax PVR-9300T, capable of up to 200 hours of recording time with its integrated 320GB hard drive, at a top of the range price of £155.
Freeview HD boxes
Freeview HD provides access to the best of subscription-free TV such as ITV2, BBC3, E4 and VIVA as well as high definition channels including BBC HD, ITV 1 HD, CH4 HD and now the newly launched BBC One HD.
With up to five times better picture quality and stunning 5.1 surround sound, high definition TV has never been more affordable and widely available. For TV fans looking to make the most of their HD Ready TV, the Goodmans GDB300HD, for as little as £50, is a great box for viewers wanting to add HD channels to their HDTV, whilst the Sharp TUT2 Freeview HD receiver from £90 is a great choice, delivering superb picture quality along with an extremely user friendly interface for easy operation.
Freeview+ HD Recorders
Freeview+ HD viewers can enjoy the HD digital TV experience with the time-shifting power of a personal video recorder.
The Philips HDT8520, from just £215, comes with twin tuners offering the ability to watch one channel while simultaneously recording another. Those interested in high-end electricals should look no further than the Humax HDR-Fox T2. With 500GB of memory and 300 hours of recording time this is one of the most impressive Freeview boxes available. Viewers looking to get Freeview HD should use the Freeview HD coverage checker
