Humax HDR-1010S

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 671 reviews of Humax HDR-1010S. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Opinions about the finish and design are generally positive. The size and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical reviews about the reliability, and there are some mixed reviews about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Humax HDR-1010S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Humax HDR-1010S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 306 user reviews of Humax HDR-1010S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and image quality. The price and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability, and comments are divided on the size.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : S21 (s21.com)

Humax HDR-1010S review

The Humax HDR-1010S Freesat receiver includes the new catch-up TV service, plus outstanding connectivity and a big 1TB disk for recording.

The Humax HDR-1010S is a good choice for ex-Sky customers with a satellite dish already installed, or for anyone who struggles with Freeview reception. The box provides a good range of catch-up TV accessible through the new freetime TV guide, making it...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Grant Rennell (homecinemachoice.com)

Humax HDR-1010S review

Essentially Freesat's answer to YouView, the Free Time platform combines a backwards/forwards EPG with web-delivered catch-up TV and video on-demand.

Classy white finish; slick Free Time UI; built-in Wi-Fi

Still no Demand 5 or 4oD; limited mobile support; TV Portal not great

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Martyn Casserly (techadvisor.co.uk)

Humax HDR 1010S review

Humax is hard to beat when it comes to PVRs and Freeview/Freesat devices. Its products include simple user interfaces, and the HDR 1010S continues with this trend. The box is shiny plastic, sturdy enough for its sedentary duties, and available in black...

Annoying controller aside the HDR 1010S is a solid and highly usable Freesat box. The new on-screen UI is a marked improvement on some of the past offerings and having catch-up TV built in is a handy addition. We’d like to see 4OD and 5 Demand...

Jul, 2013

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Humax HDR1010S

The Humax HDR1010S is a Freesat box that beams you down plenty of programming for you to gobble up and it's pretty easy to setup - if you've got a dish installed - but can it keep up with the other set-top boxes in our round-up? Find out how we got on...

Oct, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Humax HDR1010S-1TB

Purchased on behalf of my brother who has had no complaints. He prefers to buy the quality stuff so seems happy with it and saved a fortune on Sky subscriptions.

A bit on the expensive side. Personally I would have purchased the Humax without the hard drive and purchased an external one. Would have been more cheaper and flexible.

Dec, 2017

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Consumer review (directtvs.co.uk)

Humax HDR-1010S Freesat HD Recorder - 1TB

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (directtvs.co.uk)

Humax HDR-1010S Freesat HD Recorder - 1TB

Very easy to connect and set up, quality of picture a lot better with HDMI, don't use scart unless you have no choice i.e. its your only connection on your TV

The TV guide/information screen is messy, with a background design, its not a single flat colour, which makes less clear than Sky. Particularly the programme information is harder to read than it should be. I am not sure whether this is Humax, freetime...

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Humax HDR1010S-1TB

Very easy to connect and set up, quality of picture a lot better with HDMI, don't use scart unless you have no choice i.e. its your only connection on your TV

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (directtvs.co.uk)

Humax HDR-1010S Freesat HD Recorder - 1TB

No subscriptions ; Great storage capacity ; Looks good

Menus not as simple as Sky ; Would be good if they did it in other colour options (black, red, green, orange etc.) ; Remote control is very clicky/ noisy, unlike rubbery/ soft Sky remote - can be a bit irritating to some

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Humax HDR1010S-1TB

No subscriptions! Great storage capacity. Looks good.

Menus not as simple as Sky+. Would be good if they did it in other colour options (black, red, green, orange etc.). Remote control is very clicky/ noisy, unlike rubbery/ soft Sky remote - can be a bit irritating to some!

Jan, 2016

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