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Now that you've decided to cut the cord with your cable provider and free yourself from those stuffy contracts, online TV watching is the way to go, especially in the digital era. So, if you can't decide which one to pick and you're split on fuboTV vs Philo, we're going to try and help you out.
The two platforms are quite different. When we reviewed fuboTV, we couldn't help but notice how true their marketing is because this really is a platform for sports lovers. At the same time, it's also a very complex platform, with loads of bells and whistles. Philo, on the other hand, as we've noticed when we reviewed it, is a very simplistic platform, opting for a minimalist approach instead.
So, before we get into it, we're going to take a look at the main features of each platform in a side-by-side table.
Also, we should get a look at how these platforms did in our reviews and what scores they got.
Since numbers don't tell the full story, we're going to go into detail here and see what they each hide.
We have to take a look at numerous aspects of these platforms, from the bundles of channels they feature to the DVR capabilities they have, to the device support.
What channels are you expecting to watch and how many of them do you want? Do you want diversity?
Winner: fuboTV takes the win in this one simply because there are so many channels in the bundles and a lot more room to choose.
How much can you customize the way your subscription looks? Can you add some extra packages? Let's find out!
Winner: fuboTV wins this one because there's really no competition. We're sure Philo will attract loads of users specifically because it's such a simple platform, but for the sake of our comparison, we'll have to reward the richness of fuboTV.
Can you record your favorite shows? Can you watch a movie while your spouse watches something else? Let's see how these platforms stand.
Winner: Philo wins this round because it offers so much for.. nothing. Well, it's included in the subscription, but still, you don't have to pay anything extra to get a great experience.
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When you move online to watch TV, you have to make sure that your Internet connection can actually carry all the live TV you plan on watching.
Winner: Well, Philo wins this one too because it's always great not to have too much of a strain on your Internet network. Plus, you will likely not need to upgrade your Internet subscription either.
Before picking a service, you need to make sure that it works on your favorite devices, including when you're out and about.
Winner: Neither of the two has a great device list, but fuboTV is definitely doing better than Philo in this department.
Will you have any troubles finding your favorite channels, checking out the TV guides, or setting up the DVR? Let's see!
Winner: We've got a tie here! The similar UI used by this type of platforms makes it easy for users to figure out what they need to do, even when switching between platforms.
While both platforms are absolutely great, we can't help but recommend fuboTV because it has a much better score. Of course, there are many people who will be pulled in specifically by the minimalist approach that Philo has, but in our eyes fuboTV wins. So, go ahead and sign up for fuboTV.
We hope we've made picking the right platform for you easier and that you'll now be able to take that final step and get rid of your cable contract if you haven't already.
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