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External TV Tuners

65 external TV tuners from NooElec, Vixlw, Guermok and more.

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Orange

+RTL2832U chipset for software defined radio reception
+0.5 PPM TCXO for stable frequency accuracy
+Includes an amplifier for weak signal reception
−Orange color is not a feature buyers can rely on
No price recorded yet.
Amzhrly

Gray

+Supports 4K HDMI input for capturing high-resolution sources
+Captures 1080p at 60 frames per second
+USB 3.0 Type C connection for direct computer hookup
−Records at 1080p, not 4K, through USB
No price recorded yet.
Vixlw

Black

+Accepts 4K HDMI input for high-resolution capture
+Captures 1080p video at 60 frames per second
+USB 3.0 connection for computer use
−Records at 1080p, not 4K, through USB
No price recorded yet.
Guermok

Silver

+Supports 4K HDMI input for capturing high-resolution video
+Records 1080P at 60FPS for smooth capture
+Connects over USB 3.0 for streaming and recording
−Only 2K at 30FPS output mode listed
No price recorded yet.
NooElec

Blue

+RF upconverter for software defined radio reception
+Works with SDRs such as HackRF
+Bare board design for custom enclosure integration
−Requires a compatible SDR to receive signals
No price recorded yet.
NooElec

Gold

+Premium SAW filter for NOAA satellite applications
+Cascaded ultra-low noise LNA module included
+Barebones version ships without an enclosure
−Specifications do not list a frequency range
No price recorded yet.
Sudtreev

Green

+Plug and play with no driver needed
+Supports 1080P streaming
+4K at 30Hz pass-through
−Capture card, not a TV tuner
No price recorded yet.
Dpofirs
+Supports 4K at 60Hz video output
+100W power delivery for charging connected devices
+USB C connection fits modern laptops and phones
No price recorded yet.
Elgato

Black

+Captures 1080p at 60 frames per second with HDR10
+Supports 4K30 capture for higher resolution sources
+Ultra-low latency for real-time gameplay capture
−Maximum 4K capture is limited to 30 frames per second
No price recorded yet.
Hauppauge

Black

+Dual tuner lets two channels be received at once
+USB 2.0 connection works with Nvidia Shield and Windows PC
+Designed for cord-cutting over-the-air viewing
−Requires a USB 2.0 port on the host device
No price recorded yet.
Lyenn

Black

+Plugs into a USB Type-C port on Android phones and pads
+Receives ATSC 1.0 digital TV broadcasts for free local channels
+Compact stick design for carrying with a mobile device
−Limited to ATSC 1.0 broadcasts only
No price recorded yet.
NooElec

Black

+Premium SAW filter for GOES satellite reception
+Cascaded ultra-low noise LNA module included
+Barebones version ships without an enclosure
−Specifications do not list a frequency range
No price recorded yet.
NooElec

Black

+Premium SAW filter for GOES satellite reception
+Cascaded ultra-low noise LNA module included
+Covers GOES, LRIT, HRIT and HRPT signals
−Specifications do not list a frequency range
No price recorded yet.
NooElec

Black

+Premium SAW filter for Iridium and Inmarsat signals
+Cascaded ultra-low noise LNA module included
+Barebones version ships without an enclosure
−Specifications do not list a frequency range
No price recorded yet.
Portta

Black

+Records and streams at 1080p60
+Ultra-low latency HDMI capture
+4K HDMI input with loop output
−Captures HDMI sources rather than broadcast signals
No price recorded yet.
RTL-SDR Blog

Black

+Software defined radio dongle with an RTL2832U chipset
+Includes a 1 PPM TCXO for frequency stability
+Uses a USB-C connection
−Dongle only, with no antenna included
No price recorded yet.
Xiixmask

Black

+1080P at 60FPS capture
+4K pass-through support
+Dual USB-A and USB-C ports
−Capture card, not a TV tuner
No price recorded yet.
Xiixmask

Black

+1080P at 60FPS capture
+4K pass-through support
+Dual USB-A and USB-C ports
−Capture card, not a TV tuner
No price recorded yet.
Wiwa

Black

+Supports DVB-T2 digital terrestrial broadcasts
+H.265 decoding for efficient HD video
+Compact mini design saves desk space
No price recorded yet.
Elgato

Black

+HDMI 2.1 input supports 4K at 144 frames per second
+Ultra-low latency for real-time gameplay capture
+Supports HDR10 for high dynamic range content
No price recorded yet.
Guermok

Black

+USB 3.0 interface for capturing 1080p at 60 frames per second
+Supports 2K at 30 frames per second video capture
+4K HDMI pass-through lets a display stay connected
No price recorded yet.
Hauppauge

Black

+Dual HD tuner handles two channels simultaneously
+Supports USB 2.0 and 3.0 connections
+Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7
No price recorded yet.
Vixlw

Silver

+4K HDMI input for capturing high-resolution video
+USB 3.0 interface for streaming and recording
+Outputs through USB or USB-C connections
No price recorded yet.
Luxvi

Black

+Full HD 1080p decoding for conventional TVs
+Includes PVR recording function
+Comes with a remote control
No price recorded yet.
NooElec

Black

+Tiny black USB design for portable use
+Ultra-low phase noise 0.5PPM TCXO oscillator
+Includes an MCX antenna connection
No price recorded yet.
NooElec

Black

+Integrated bias tee for powering active antennas
+Aluminum enclosure for sturdier build
+0.5PPM TCXO for stable frequency accuracy
No price recorded yet.

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