Foxtel iQ5

Pay TV cuts the cord and unleashes 4K $199, foxtel.com.au

PROS

Easy access to 4K TV

1TB drive for storage Works with Netflix, other apps

CONS

Aerial needed for free TV Needs fast, reliable broadband Records only two shows at once

Finding 4K content to feed your high-res TV is hard work but Foxtel’s newest set-top box delivers it without a pesky satellite dish. It uses a broadband connection to stream channels and on-demand shows and movies. Its optional base doubles as a one terabyte storage drive, and it supports apps like Netflix and iview. Users must connect a TV aerial to see free-to-air shows, however, and will need a decent broadband plan.