Streaming still looks worse than Blu-ray and it's down to one simple reason: the trade talks a lot about intentions. Everyday use looks different, and that is exactly why the numbers are worth a look..
Streaming still looks worse than Blu-ray and it’s down to one simple reason looked unremarkable on paper. In practice, three details tell a different story.
The overall direction is clear, even where the individual figures are not.
Price and term
The detail that separates the entries is rarely the one that is advertised.
- Streaming still looks worse than Blu-ray and it's down to one simple reason MakeUseOf
Performance in the test
The commercial question is settled by the second year, not the first. Every entry looks different once that is taken into account.
The difference in detail
When the next round of numbers arrives, these are the entries that will move.
Our verdict
The practical conclusion of this comparison is on one line.
For the bill, what counts is prices change regularly. The assessment of performance does not.
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Good catch. The subscription detail in the previous revision was outdated and has now been corrected.
Very helpful. The section on router requirements was the bit I was missing.
Agreed on that point, it was exactly my experience too.
Thanks for covering this. The pricing comparison alone was worth the read.
Has anyone measured this on a 5G connection for comparison?
Great overview. I would add that the EPG refresh speed matters more than raw bitrate.
Fair point, though for most European households the difference is minimal.
Excellent summary. The compatibility table saved me a lot of trial and error.
Same here, it made the decision much easier.
Really useful breakdown, thank you for putting this together.
Same here, it made the decision much easier.
I would be curious to see a follow-up after the next firmware update.
Good addition, I had overlooked that entirely.
Same here, it made the decision much easier.
Has anyone measured this on a 5G connection for comparison?
That was my conclusion as well after a week of testing.