Dish Vs. DirecTV
Dish Network and DirecTV are very similar in their technology and product offerings. Both brands provide a quality picture and are priced lower than options such as cable. Here are some slight differences in the basic features and pricing.
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DVR
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Both Dish Network and DirecTV offer standard DVR features. However, DirecTV has what it describes as digital recording while Dish has dual tuner receiver. Both versions allow for recording a program while watching another. DirecTV has one-touch recording and Dish has name-based recording. DirecTV can record up to 100 hours while Dish can record 350 hours.
HD TV
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As far as HD TV features, both companies provide Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.
However, DirecTV records 200 hours in non-HD and records 50 hours in HD.
Dish records 350 hours in non-HD and records 55 hours in HD.
The DVR subscription fee for DirecTV is $4.99 a month and Dish's is $5.98 per month. -
Channels
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DirecTV has 96 HD channels with a basic HD package of $39.98. Dish has 55 and a basic package starting at $24.99. Both offer free installation within seven days of ordering.
Regular Programming
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The monthly charge for DirecTV's family plan of regular programming is $29.99, while Dish's regular family plan is $19.99. Dish's other packages are all also about $10 per month cheaper than DirecTV. Adding HD is $10 per month for each service.
Dish Versus DirecTV
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Both offer quality services and are constantly trying to improve their product offerings.
Both are very similar in channels, though DirecTV has NFL Sunday Ticket.
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