SKY NOW TV

Great value ; Easy to navigate ; No-commitment access to Sky content ; Netflix

Now TV only streams in 720p for now ; No Amazon ; Interface a little slow

A great tool for non-committal Sky TV fans on a budget, the lack of Full HD content is a shame, but it's nice to finally see Netflix arrive on the platform.

Low price ; iPlayer and catch-up apps for free ; Spotify and PPV Sky Movies and Sky Sports ; Easy to use

No remote app ; No Sky HD content ; Video only goes up to 720p ; Limited app offering

Still a great, affordable way into smart TV, but the Now TV Box is outgunned by the competition

Flexible packages ; Good catalogue of latest content ; Good platform support

Daft interface ; Video quality could be better ; Occasional adverts

Great way of getting latest content without expensive individual purchases

Affordable ; Runs up to 4K HDR at 60fps ; Voice control works well

Doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X ; Only supports up to 720p live television ; Doesn’t have Freeview built-in

If you’re looking for a 4K streamer, Now TV’s Smart Box is definitely a decent option. It now, at last, supports Netflix and Prime Video and can deliver that content in 4K, which is great news for those struggling with clunky on-TV apps or having to...

Free-to-air TV and all four major catch-up channels ; Satellite-free Sky streaming ; Cheap but not nasty

720p only – you’ll need Sky Q for Full HD or better ; Subscriptions for Sports and Movies are still gonna cost you

720p streaming ain’t great, but otherwise the NowTV Smart Box will scratch that streaming itch

For under £15 and various value bundles, the second generation Sky Now TV Box is a great budget media streamer. It not only allows contract-free access to a wide range of Sky content but also a number of other apps including BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub....

The £15 Sky Now TV Box is a cheap and easy-to-use way to get on-demand Sky programmes, as well as catch-up from terrestrial channels. The Ethernet port is a great addition.

There are no Netflix or Amazon Prime Instant Video apps. Sky services only stream in 720p resolution and movie rentals are standard-definition only.

Sky's new Now TV box is a dirt-cheap way to get on-demand movies and TV shows from Sky and UK terrestrial channels, but heavy-duty streamers will find the lack of Netflix and Amazon apps frustrating.

Live TV with Entertainment Pass ; Unrivalled movie offering via Cinema Pass ; Flexible package choice – if you don't want certain content, you don't pay for it

Sports Pass can be pricey ; Only 720p with standard packages

Whether you receive Now TV through Sky’s Now TV Smart Box, its Smart Stick or one of the many other streaming devices that support the service, it has to be applauded for its flexibility. It has some great content at very reasonable prices but whether...