Dish Hopper 3 DVR System
Experience unparalleled recording flexibility with the Dish Hopper 3 DVR System. This advanced DVR eliminates recording conflicts, allowing you to capture up to 16 shows simultaneously. With a generous 2 TB hard drive, store hundreds of hours of HD content. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals with 4K Ultra HD support and enjoy the innovative MultiView feature to watch up to four channels at once. Effortlessly navigate your entertainment with the voice-controlled remote and access popular built-in apps. Plus, stay connected to your favorite programs from anywhere with Dish Anywhere remote viewing.
$330.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
63
/ 259
#63 in Digital Video Recorders
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Storage Capacity
25002000
/ TB HDD ( HD hours / SD hours)
Who it's for
- Massive Recording Capacity (16 Tuners)
- 4K and Multi-View Functionality
- Large Storage and Ad-Skipping (AutoHop)
Who should skip it
- Required DISH Subscription and Fees
- Large Physical Footprint and Heat Generation
- Reliance on Broadband and Occasional UI Lag
Key Specs
Storage Capacity
2 TB HDD (500 HD hours / 2000 SD hours)
Maximum Simultaneous Recordings
16 channels
Video Decoding
H.264, H.265
Supported Resolution
4K Ultra HD (60 FPS, 10-bit color)
Unit Weight
10.25 lb
Processor Speed
15 GHz, 21K DMIPS
Manufacturer Part Number
DN012921
Interface Type
HDMI, USB 3.0
Features
- Record 16 shows simultaneously without conflicts
- Store up to 500 hours of HD content
- Watch up to 4 channels on one screen
- Easy control with voice-activated remote
- Access popular built-in streaming apps
- Enjoy stunning 4K Ultra HD visuals
- Skip commercials automatically with AutoHop
- Watch live and recorded TV remotely
What customers say
The Dish Hopper 3 earns high praise primarily for its superior technical capabilities and feature set. Users consistently value the industry leading 16 tuner capacity, which completely resolves recording conflicts, and the generous 2TB storage for archiving content. The interface speed, including the useful Sports Bar Mode, and integrated 4K support are noted improvements. Remote streaming via Sling adds significant mobile utility. While the hardware quality is excellent, some users report occasional software stability issues, such as freezing or slow boot times after updates. Despite these minor operational hiccups, the Hopper 3 is widely regarded as the benchmark for whole home DVR systems, offering exceptional performance that justifies its premium status.
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