
Top rated TV tuner cards
Here’s a ranking of the top rated TV tuner cards. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Hauppauge WinTV QuadHD
Record digital TV broadcasts manually or automatically via timer without loss of quality to your hard drive and watch the recordings later on your PC. With the electronic program guide, you always have an overview of the TV schedule for the next seven days and can plan recordings of shows directly with a mouse click.
WinTV quadHD features four simultaneously usable DVB-C tuners. These can be used simultaneously for live television, recording, or pausing channels. All integrated DVB-C tuners can be accessed through the single existing antenna connection. Major cable providers in Germany, such as Kabel Deutschland or Unitymedia, offer many unencrypted DVB-C TV channels. SD channels are broadcast in MPEG-2 format and HD channels in H.264 format.

2. Hauppauge TV tuner WinTV-dualHD USB stick DVB-C/T2/T with FB
You can watch one channel while simultaneously recording another. Create a schedule for recording your favorite TV shows, with the ability to record two shows at the same time. The dual tuner used in the WinTV-dualHD stick supports the reception of DVB-C, DVB-T2, and DVB-T television on your PC or notebook. Enjoy watching TV on your computer screen while recording another TV show via the second tuner. Record digital TV shows manually or automatically using a timer without any loss of quality to your hard drive, and watch the recordings later on your PC or notebook. Thanks to the TimeShift function, you won't miss a second of your TV enjoyment. Pause the ongoing program and resume it later at your convenience. With the electronic program guide, you always have an overview of the TV schedule for the next seven days and can plan recordings of shows with just a mouse click. In Germany, with a TV cable connection, you can receive at least the public broadcasting channels (ARD, ZDF, regional channels) and many radio stations digitally, even if you haven't subscribed to a special digital TV package with your cable TV provider. Currently, many major cable providers also offer private channels for free reception. Take advantage of the wide range of channels and the excellent quality of digital cable television with WinTV. With WinTV-dualHD, you can receive DVB-T television, which has been broadcast in Germany since 2004, as well as DVB-T2 television. DVB-T2 is the second generation of digital terrestrial television and delivers TV in Full-HD quality. With WinTV, you only receive unencrypted, freely available channels.

Hauppauge TV tuner WinTV-dualHD USB stick DVB-C/T2/T with FB
USB, DVB-C, DVB-T, DVB-T2
3. Vu+ DVB-C FBC Tuner Version 2
With the brand new DVB-C FBC Tuner Version 2 you can now run your VU+ Ultimo and Duo4K in Tunerslot B, you can run two FBC-C tuners (Slot A + B). The FBC Tuner offers the function of 8 single DVB-C single tuners without an additional loopthrough cable. The signal applied to the RF-IN is passed on internally to the 8 built-in demodulators, so you can upgrade your VU+ receiver to a DVB-C octo tuner receiver.
Supported VU+ set-top boxes:
VU+ Uno 4K
VU+ Uno 4K SE
VU+ Duo 4K
VU+ Last minute 4K

4. Hauppauge WinTV soloHD
Record digital TV broadcasts manually or automatically via timer without loss of quality to your hard drive and watch the recordings later on your PC or laptop. Thanks to the TimeShift function, you won't miss a second of your television enjoyment. Pause the current program and resume it later at your convenience. With the electronic program guide, you always have an overview of the TV schedule for the next seven days and can plan recordings of shows with just a click of the mouse. In Germany, with a TV cable connection, you can receive at least the public broadcasting channels and many radio stations digitally, even if you haven't subscribed to a specific digital TV package with your cable provider. Currently, major cable providers also offer private channels for free in digital format. With WinTV, take advantage of the wide range of channels and the excellent quality of digital cable television. WinTV allows you to receive DVB-T television broadcast over the air, which has been available in Germany since 2004, and prepares you for the future reception of DVB-T2 television. DVB-T2 is the second generation of digital terrestrial television. Watch DVB-C, DVB-T2, and DVB-T in perfect quality on your PC or laptop. USB 2.0 enables flexible use on your PC or laptop. Enjoy television in full screen or in a freely resizable window. The integrated H.264 codec makes HD television possible. Manual and pre-programmed recordings of TV shows, as well as a timer function for scheduling daily, weekly, or one-time TV recordings, are also available.

5. Hauppauge Colossus 2
Colossus 2 is an HDMI video grabber with an H.264 hardware encoder for the best HD recordings. For example, you can capture gameplay from video games or stream video from a camera with an HDMI output. Content from HDMI sources with HDCP copy protection cannot be recorded or displayed.
HD video recorder for PC – Record videos from HDMI sources in the highest quality!
Capture gameplay from consoles like Xbox, PlayStation, Wii U, or from a PC.
HDMI input and output (pass-through).
Hauppauge WinTV v7 allows control of a set-top box via IR blaster and scheduled recordings.

6. Aplic USB audio video grabber, video audio converter, video adapter for post-production, VHS, for Windows
Revitalize your old audio or video collections with convenient digitization – it couldn't be easier!
The practical and versatile video grabber from Aplic allows you to record analog video and audio signals from an external playback device such as a VCR or an analog camcorder. With the audio and video grabber, you can connect DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, digital cameras, video cameras, stereo systems, or other AV devices with composite (RCA) or S-Video connections to your PC or laptop.
The included software helps you transfer your recorded films to your hard drive or DVD. With the software, you have access to editing and creation tools for home videos. The Honestech VHS to DvD 2.0 SE Capture Software provides you with a powerful and straightforward way to digitize your film collection, allowing you to flexibly save and edit your media content!
Features you can utilize with the Honestech VHS to DvD 2.0 SE Capture Software:
- Simultaneous recording of audio and video
- Cutting and editing of recorded videos/clips (multiple clips can also be merged, and transitions can be added)
- Saving files on the computer
- Burning files to DVD
- Creating a DVD menu is possible (it opens before the actual film starts)
Additionally, you can transform video and audio files using brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation parameters. The gold-plated contacts ensure excellent picture quality and a disturbance-free transmission path for your audio and video signals.
Tip: Please read the included operating instructions carefully for proper setup.

Aplic USB audio video grabber, video audio converter, video adapter for post-production, VHS, for Windows
USB 2.0, analog TV signal
7. Aplic USB Audio Video Grabber, Video Audio Converter for Windows 10
Convert your old audio or video collections from your videotapes into digital format on your PC and make them ready for the digital age!
Easy digitization
Whether it's self-recorded vacation videos or older recordings of parties and weddings, digitize your most beautiful memories before they are completely forgotten! The practical and versatile video grabber from CSL allows you to record analog video and audio signals from an external playback device such as a VCR or an analog camcorder. This enables playback on televisions, projectors, and screens.
Diverse application possibilities
Additionally, the video grabber can be used not only with camcorders and VCRs but also with all other devices that have video and/or audio output. You can connect DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, digital cameras, video cameras, stereo systems, or other AV devices with composite (RCA) or S-Video output to your desktop PC or laptop.
Includes software for further editing and creation options
Thanks to the snapshot function, still images can be captured from videos. The included software helps you transfer your recorded films to your hard drive or DVD, providing numerous editing and creation options. You can adjust video and audio files using brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation parameters.

Aplic USB Audio Video Grabber, Video Audio Converter for Windows 10
USB, analog TV signal
8. Hauppauge WinTV HVR-935HD
The WinTV-HVR-935HD is a USB tuner for the next generation of digital television. It supports both digital cable television (DVB-C) and terrestrial television (DVB-T2/T). Enjoy unencrypted HD or SD television in perfect quality on your PC or laptop.
You can manually or automatically record digital TV broadcasts using a timer without any loss of quality to your hard drive and watch the recordings later on your PC or notebook.
Using the included A/V cable, you can connect your VCR or camcorder and save your analog video material in digital MPEG-2 format on your hard drive.
Thanks to the TimeShift function, you won't miss a second of your TV enjoyment. Pause the ongoing program and resume it later at your convenience.
With the electronic program guide, you always have an overview of the TV schedule for the next seven days and can plan recordings of shows with a simple mouse click.
In Germany, with a TV cable connection, you can at least receive public broadcasting channels (ARD, ZDF, regional channels) and many radio stations digitally, even if you haven't subscribed to a specific digital TV package with your cable provider. Major cable providers now also offer private channels digitally for free. With WinTV, take advantage of the wide range of channels and the excellent quality of digital cable television.
With the WinTV-HVR-935HD, you can receive DVB-T television, which has been broadcast in Germany since 2004, as well as DVB-T2 television. DVB-T2 is the second generation of digital terrestrial television and delivers TV in Full HD quality.
With WinTV, you only receive unencrypted, freely accessible channels.

9. Terratec T5
The Terratec T5 is a compact TV stick with two receivers for optimal DVB-T reception even in fringe areas and while on the move, catering to quality-conscious users. It is powered via USB, and the dual tuner features a diversity function.

10. CSL USB Audio Video Grabber, Video Audio Wandler, VHS, Videoadapter zur Nachbearbeitung, für Windows 11
Digitize your films and music now! With the CSL USB 2.0 High Speed Audio and Video Grabber, you can easily convert and edit your data, such as videos and photos from the past, into digital form. This handy grabber allows you to record analog video and audio signals from an external playback device like a VCR or an analog camcorder. You can also connect DVD players, stereo systems, or other AV devices with Composite (RCA) or S-Video output to your PC or laptop. Simply connect the grabber to an available USB port on your computer and link your playback device to the grabber. The included software helps you transfer your recorded films to your hard drive or DVD. The software provides you with editing and creation tools.
Operating system compatibility: MS Windows 7 (32/64 Bit), Windows 8 (32/64 Bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 Bit), Windows 10 (32/64 Bit), Windows 11 (32/64 Bit) | Cable length: 15 cm | Dimensions: 9 x 2.8 x 1.7 cm | Weight: 97 g (including packaging) / 46 g (device only) | Color: black | Package contents: CSL - USB 2.0 High Speed Audio/Video Grabber + Installation CD + User manual.

CSL USB Audio Video Grabber, Video Audio Wandler, VHS, Videoadapter zur Nachbearbeitung, für Windows 11
USB 2.0, analog TV signal