Hopper by DISH |
Genie |
|
PrimeTime AnytimeAutomatically record primetime shows* |
YES |
NO |
AutoHopAutomatically skip commercials in select shows* |
Yes |
NO |
Hard Drive Size |
2TB |
1TB |
Recording Capacity |
Up to 500 HD hours |
Up to 200 HD hours |
TV Everywhere Technology(with connected Sling Adapter or nomad (sold separately) |
Live TV and DVR recordings |
DVR recordings only |
Maximum Number of Simultaneous Recordings |
6 recordings With PrimeTime Anytime enabled |
5 recordings |
On Demand OptionsWhen connected to broadband internet |
Access to more than 15,000 IPVOD titles |
Access to 7,000 IPVOD titles |
On Demand OptionsWhen NOT connected to broadband Internet |
Access to 80 new release titles |
Access to 12 new release titles |
Sports AppsDISH GameFinder vs. DIRECTV ScoreGuideTM |
Available on Hopper & Joey Lists games 4 days in advance Doesn’t interefere with TV viewing ThuuzTM Excitement Ratings |
Available on Genie only Same-day games only Interferes with TV viewing No Thuuz Excitement Ratings |
Bluetooth® Integration**Listen to TV audio via Bluetooth headset |
YES |
NO |
Remote Control Locator |
YES |
NO |
Receiver Fees for 4 TVs***1 Hopper and 3 Joeys vs. 1 Genie and 3 Clients |
$31/mo |
$38/mo |
Free with Eligible Programming Package1 HD DVR & up to 3 clients; everyday monthly price shown |
America’s Top 120 & Higher $44.99/mo DishLATINO Dos & Higher $44.99/mo (DHA/DHA24 qualification) |
Entertainment & Higher $54.99/mo Optimo Mas & Higher $46.99/mo (Low Risk qualification) |
Set-Top Box Size |
YES. 38% smaller than the Genie** |
NO |
External Hard DriveSold separately |
Adds to the DVR storage |
Replaces the DVR storage |
SRS TruVolume®Prevents annoying volume fluctuations |
YES |
NO |
Number of Supported TVs on Whole-Home DVR2 Hoppers with 4 Joeys vs. 1 Genie with 3 Clients***** |
6 TVs 2 Hoppers allowed per account |
4 TVs Only 1 Genie allowed per account |
Integrated AppsPandora, Facebook, Twitter, weather, news, and more |
Available on Hopper & Joey |
Available on Genie only |
DISH Hopper vs. DIRECTV Genie
DISH Hopper vs. DIRECTV Genie
by TVBlogEditor
Posted on October 2, 2012
For customers looking for the ultimate Whole-Home HD DVR experience, the DIRECTV Genie is no comparison to the Hopper by DISH. From exclusive features like PrimeTime AnytimeTM and AutoHopTM to its industry-leading 2 Terabyte hard drive, the Hopper has no match.
With the Hopper, you get:
More music! DISH is the exclusive TV provider of SiriusXM music channels, plus customers can enjoy music from the Pandora app on their broadband-connected Hopper or Joey.
More movies! Access thousands of titles from Blockbuster @HomeTM, DISH Online, and On Demand directly on your TV through the Hopper or Joey (based on subscription).
More magic! Features like AutoHop, the Remote Control Locator, integrated apps, and stunning graphic menu displays were designed with customers in mind and make watching TV even more intuitive and enjoyable on every TV in the customer’s home.
Compare DISH HopperTM vs. DIRECTV GenieTM