Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner DVR vs Zapperbox M1 ATSC 3.0 Tuner
Buy the Tablo 4th Gen if you want a whole-home DVR that streams to phones, tablets and streaming sticks over Wi-Fi, with no subscription and simple setup. Buy the Zapperbox M1 if you have a good antenna and want the best picture: ATSC 3.0, 4K, HDR and Dolby AC-4/Atmos, plus encrypted channel support. The Tablo is the easier, more flexible recorder; the Zapperbox is the higher-quality tuner that plugs straight into a TV by HDMI.
- Choose the Tablo 4th Gen if you want to record free TV and watch it anywhere in the house on phones, tablets and streaming devices without a subscription.
- Choose the Zapperbox M1 if you want ATSC 3.0, 4K and HDR picture quality on your main TV and need to tune encrypted channels.
Prices
- Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner DVR: $99.94 at Walmart (checked today)
- Zapperbox M1 ATSC 3.0 Tuner: $319.95 at Amazon (checked today)
- Difference: the Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner DVR is $220.01 cheaper than the Zapperbox M1 ATSC 3.0 Tuner today
