DISH Hopper 3 DVR System
The DISH Hopper 3 DVR System redefines home entertainment, offering an immense 2 terabytes of storage for approximately 500 hours of HD programming. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals with 4K Ultra HD support and manage your viewing with 16 tuners for simultaneous recording. Effortlessly skip commercials with the exclusive AutoHop™ feature and enjoy seamless whole-home access via Joey receivers. This system integrates popular streaming apps and allows content access anywhere through the DISH Anywhere app, making it the ultimate entertainment command center.
$299.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
98
/ 259
#98 in Digital Video Recorders
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Recording Capacity (Hopper 3)
500
/ Hours HD
Who it's for
- Massive Recording Capacity
- Whole-Home 4K Integration
- Advanced Commercial Skipping
Who should skip it
- Requires Satellite Subscription
- Complex Installation Requirements
- Susceptible to Weather Interference
Key Specs
Recording Capacity (Hopper 3)
500 Hours HD
Number of Tuners (Hopper 3)
16
Internal Storage
2 terabytes
Video Resolution Support
4K UHD
USB Ports
1
Network Connectivity
Ethernet supported
Remote Control Type
IR
Multi-Room Support
Yes
Features
- Massive 500 hours HD recording capacity
- Record or watch up to 16 programs at once
- Automatic commercial skipping with AutoHop™
- Supports 4K Ultra HD resolution output
- Whole-home DVR access with Joey receivers
- Integrated popular streaming applications
- Watch content anywhere via DISH Anywhere app
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly view the DISH Hopper 3 as a best in class DVR, primarily valuing its unparalleled recording flexibility and advanced features. The massive 2TB storage and the ability to record sixteen shows at once are consistently praised, virtually eliminating recording conflicts for serious viewers. The fast user interface and 4K support enhance the modern viewing experience. Features like commercial skipping are considered essential conveniences that justify the investment. While the system is powerful, occasional reports of minor software glitches or slowdowns exist. Despite these small technical hiccups and the associated service cost, the Hopper 3 delivers superior recording power unmatched by competitors.
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