When Sky first revealed that it was to introduce another new Now TV box, it was widely presumed that it would feature 4K streaming. But even though Ultra HD content is coming to the company’s flagship TV offering, Sky Q, the Now TVSmart Box maxes out at 1080p.

It has another raison d’être instead: It doesn’t have a 4K video output but it does sport a digital TV tuner to watch free-to-air programming. So, ironically, the “Smart” addition to this generation of set-top-box is the only non-smart thing about it.

In terms of everything else, it’s business as usual. This Now TV box is as fully featured as the smaller, older model. It hooks up to the internet through a wired or wireless connection and as well as the wealth of Sky movies, TV shows and sports on offer through different Now TV non-contract monthly passes, it has a collection of streaming applications to access through the homepage.

So is the digital tuner worth the extra cash the 2016 Now TV box costs? Or would you be better off opting for the cheaper device and using the Freeview tuner on your TV?
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