BT TV Box Pro

Great remote control & YouView programme guide ; BT Sport Ultimate brings Dolby Atmos & 4K quality ; Record your favourite shows in native quality ; No unsightly dish install required

Obligatory ongoing expense ; Lacks some big-name apps (Disney+, Apple TV+) ; Just 1TB storage at present (2TB next time, please)

Want top-tier telly and streaming services but no unsightly satellite dish installed on the side of your home? BT TV's Box Pro is a super alternative to Sky Q and far better equipped than Virgin, plus there's access to content here that not even the...

Intuitive interface ; Great search tool ; Fast and responsive hardware

Lacking some big name TV apps ; Less 4K content than competitors

Record and playback your favourite shows in their native quality ; BT Sport Ultimate brings 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos bonus ; YouView programme guide (EPG) collates your content ; No dish required ; Adds Wi-Fi connectivity ; New remote is so much better

Ongoing expense - non-contractual alternatives available for some content that you'll find here ; New set-top box is a total fingerprint magnet ; Still only 1TB storage - would like double this amount

If you're big into sports and entertainment and don't want a satellite dish on the side of your house then BT's top-end TV package offers a premiere solution to watch, record and stream all your favourites in up to 4K HDR (with Dolby Vision and Atmos)...

4K HDR on supported apps and with BT Sport Ultimate ; Slick interface ; Good Bluetooth remote ; Can record up to three shows or movies at once

Sky Q offers more 4K channels ; No Disney+ or Apple TV+ built in ; No Dolby Vision

An excellent 4K HDR-ready set-top box that offers a buffet of entertainment