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Tablo 4th Gen 2-Turner 128GB Over the Air DVR w/ No Antenna

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Tablo TV has Tablo 4th Gen 2-Turner 128GB Over the Air DVR w/ No Antenna on sale for $79.95 - $20 when you apply discount code ELLIS at checkout = $59.95, while supplies last. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Infinity for posting this deal.

Note: Additional savings of $30 are available for Current and Former Military, First Responders and Law Enforcement (Sign Up here)

Specs:
  • Ports:
    • 1x Power
    • 1x Ethernet 10/100
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x Coax
  • Concurrent Streams:
    • 2-Tuner/No Antenna: Watch and record up to two live channels simultaneously
    • Watch on up to six devices at once
    • Recording of some free streaming channels may be disabled due to licensing restrictions
  • Processing:
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 128 GB Flash
  • Recording Capacity:
    • 50+ hours of onboard HD storage
    • Support for USB hard drives from 1 - 8TB (~1000 hours of HD storage)
  • Includes:
    • 1x Tablo device
    • 1x Power supply
    • 1x 4′ Ethernet cable

Editor's Notes

Written by NgocOutSavings | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (25.01% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $79.95 at the time of this post.
    • This price is in the range of our previous Frontpage Deals.
  • About this product:
    • Product will qualify for 30-day return w/ purchase (Customers must pay for return shipping)
    • View Tablo TV Return & Warranty Policy here.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Infinity
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Tablo TV has Tablo 4th Gen 2-Turner 128GB Over the Air DVR w/ No Antenna on sale for $79.95 - $20 when you apply discount code ELLIS at checkout = $59.95, while supplies last. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Infinity for posting this deal.

Note: Additional savings of $30 are available for Current and Former Military, First Responders and Law Enforcement (Sign Up here)

Specs:
  • Ports:
    • 1x Power
    • 1x Ethernet 10/100
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x Coax
  • Concurrent Streams:
    • 2-Tuner/No Antenna: Watch and record up to two live channels simultaneously
    • Watch on up to six devices at once
    • Recording of some free streaming channels may be disabled due to licensing restrictions
  • Processing:
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 128 GB Flash
  • Recording Capacity:
    • 50+ hours of onboard HD storage
    • Support for USB hard drives from 1 - 8TB (~1000 hours of HD storage)
  • Includes:
    • 1x Tablo device
    • 1x Power supply
    • 1x 4′ Ethernet cable

Editor's Notes

Written by NgocOutSavings | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (25.01% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $79.95 at the time of this post.
    • This price is in the range of our previous Frontpage Deals.
  • About this product:
    • Product will qualify for 30-day return w/ purchase (Customers must pay for return shipping)
    • View Tablo TV Return & Warranty Policy here.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Infinity

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Infinity
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I haven't used it, but HDHomeRun is another option.
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DallasGG
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I have my doubts whether ATSC 1.0 will go away anytime soon. I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and so far there are only a few ATSC 3.0 stations (FOX is the only major network with ATSC 3.0 here). The big network stations here don't seem all that interested in adding ATSC 3.0 yet. I don't have any inside information but based on that, I don't see ATSC 1.0 disappearing very soon.
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fryth
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Nothing has worked well since Windows Media Center. I used that with HDHomerun for years. First with a cable card and then OTA. Everything else I've tried since then has been buggy or didn't work. I don't have the time to fiddle anymore.
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Community Reviews

Tablo 4th Gen is a simple over the air DVR that shines for easy local recording, a friendly interface, and two tuner recording for two shows at once. It works well with Roku and Google TV, can fast forward through recordings, and the app also pulls in free streaming channels. The main knocks are slow menus and channel changes, occasional app or network glitches, and heat related reliability concerns. Storage is tight at 128GB, so an external drive is often needed, and ATSC 3.0 uncertainty hangs over its long term future.

Common Questions (5)

  • It can work well for OTA recording and playback, but several reports mention slow menus, occasional app/network disconnects, overheating, and units dying after about 1-2 years. Keeping it cool with good airflow, a fan, or upside-down placement may help, and the 1-year warranty has covered replacements for some failures.

    blahbbsmredmonflipmasterjimschoice

  • Yes. Viewing is done through the Tablo app on a phone, tablet, or TV device, and performance depends heavily on a strong Wi‑Fi network and good antenna reception. Weak Wi‑Fi or poor signal is a common cause of lag and failed playback.

    blahbbsmillstGrateful11darkeyez

  • It only supports ATSC 1.0, so it will not receive NextGen TV/ATSC 3.0 broadcasts. Several comments say ATSC 1.0 is unlikely to disappear soon, but if you want 4K or future ATSC 3.0 features, this model is not the right choice.

    TheKingofDealsDallasGGDallasGGTimless

  • Yes. The 2-tuner model can record two OTA shows at the same time, and the included 128GB can be expanded with a USB external drive, with 1TB commonly added. External storage is important because 128GB fills quickly.

    blahbbsSimMike777greymoose

  • It does not integrate with Fire TV live channels, so you have to use the Tablo app. It also is not the model that runs Plex; users looking for Plex integration are pointing to HDHomeRun instead.

    aarleegreymoosemaguirlj

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Sep 10, 2026 12:24 PM
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AquaGalley8616Sep 10, 2026 12:24 PM
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Is the tablo 4th gen going to die in 2027, or End of Life ...type thing. Or will they extend it for a number of years. The company that bought Tablo is very invested in the 3.0 next gen stuff, and suggest many stations will be taken off air in 2027, ... is this true, or projected stuff, ... 3.0 next gen still has issues with encription stuff. Some of you guys bought this Tablo, can someone give us lastest info, ... my first tablo I just ordered yesterday. We are in 2026 1/2 way thru the year, 2027 is right around the corner. What is up?
Sep 10, 2026 1:27 PM
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millstSep 10, 2026 1:27 PM
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Quote from basset53 View quoted comment :
Thanks
"If you rely on the built-in 128GB then they get transcoded and you lose quality. "

Looks like I need to know more about "transcoded", process, and options

Thanks
Since the 128GB is small, the recordings get stored as H.264, which packs more in. MPEG2 is already compressed [lossy]. Compressing again loses quality and puts additional strain on the Tablo hardware.
Sep 10, 2026 3:16 PM
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DallasGGSep 10, 2026 3:16 PM
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Quote from AquaGalley8616 View quoted comment :
Is the tablo 4th gen going to die in 2027, or End of Life ...type thing. Or will they extend it for a number of years. The company that bought Tablo is very invested in the 3.0 next gen stuff, and suggest many stations will be taken off air in 2027, ... is this true, or projected stuff, ... 3.0 next gen still has issues with encription stuff. Some of you guys bought this Tablo, can someone give us lastest info, ... my first tablo I just ordered yesterday. We are in 2026 1/2 way thru the year, 2027 is right around the corner. What is up?
Unless things start happening fast, I don't see the full conversion to 3.0 happening anytime soon. As I stated in a previous post, the DFW area still only has one major network (Fox) broadcasting in 3.0. 2027 isn't that far into the future and I haven't heard of the other network stations (ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS) here adding 3.0 anytime soon.
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trckn4lifeSep 10, 2026 3:47 PM
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Quote from DallasGG View quoted comment :

Unless things start happening fast, I don't see the full conversion to 3.0 happening anytime soon. As I stated in a previous post, the DFW area still only has one major network (Fox) broadcasting in 3.0. 2027 isn't that far into the future and I haven't heard of the other network stations (ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS) here adding 3.0 anytime soon.
Atsc 3 seems like a huge mess. Here in greater Charlotte area there are some stations on it. I dont have anything capable of atsc 3 but using tivos ota on 1. This will kill off free over the air broadcast...or mostly sounds like it will. I don't see any benefit to end consumer personally.
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Sep 10, 2026 3:53 PM
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Infinity
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Sep 10, 2026 3:53 PM
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Dead. Price is back up to $99.95
Sep 10, 2026 4:08 PM
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AquaGalley8616Sep 10, 2026 4:08 PM
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Quote from DallasGG View quoted comment :

Unless things start happening fast, I don't see the full conversion to 3.0 happening anytime soon. As I stated in a previous post, the DFW area still only has one major network (Fox) broadcasting in 3.0. 2027 isn't that far into the future and I haven't heard of the other network stations (ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS) here adding 3.0 anytime soon.
I'm hoping the 1.0 will be given grace period of 5-10 years to jump to 3.0. If we get only 1 year before 1.0 stops, I don't like that, and I'm sure most people will complain.

But the real question is how long we will get TV guide info on these devices.
Last edited by AquaGalley8616 September 10, 2026 at 09:13 AM.
Sep 10, 2026 9:16 PM
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AdeezlSep 10, 2026 9:16 PM
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Quote from anthony32376 View quoted comment :
I thought they couldn't because of DRM
Did that ever get settled
I remember in 2022 they were pumping a new device, but I think they bailed on it. You couldn't stream to multiple devices.. only being able to watch it on a single TV the device was connected to.

I have a feeling they are waiting it out now with others like SiliconDust HDhomerun models when it comes to DRM.

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Sep 11, 2026 4:22 AM
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tropicalbSep 11, 2026 4:22 AM
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Had one of these, there were issues so returned to Amazon within 30 day return window: Recordings wouldn't play back smoothly, the device would disconnect from the network (to fix you have to reboot it), and it ran so hot I thought it would burn a hole in the table it sat on. On top of that the tuners are questionable quality. I had a strong signal to a transmission tower (confirmed via TV app and tuner w/strength bar) yet the quality of the signal pulled in by the Tablo was not very clear.

After returning this I got an HD HomeRun and it has been working flawlessly for about 2 years. Yes, Tablo is cheaper and there is no subscription fee, but if you are not paying for a subscription, your viewing habits etc are "paying" for the product.

I wouldn't buy another Tablo.
Last edited by tropicalb September 10, 2026 at 09:46 PM.
Sep 11, 2026 4:30 AM
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TimlessSep 11, 2026 4:30 AM
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Atsc 3 won't happen for a long time. Very few tvs even support encrypted atsc 3.
Sep 11, 2026 4:34 AM
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tropicalbSep 11, 2026 4:34 AM
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Quote from bob151 View quoted comment :
I use an HDHomeRun working with a dedicated plex server running 32GB with an 11700K.

I upgraded the dedicated plex from a 16gb 3770k because after a plex version update about 4 years ago, I started getting endless lag and crashes when like pausing then skipping commercials while watching football games.

I'm tired of plex's issues. I even gave the thing a 3060 12gb card about 3 years ago, problem remains even though plex is using hardware encoding.

What version model number is this original Tablo I've noticed people talk well of, so I can search marketplace for it? Thanks
Must be something odd with the setup? I'm using Plex (w/Plex Pass) on a 6th gen Intel CPU (i7-6700) with 48GB of RAM using QuickSync hardware encoding/decoding (via Intel CPU). Very few issues with Plex recording, playback, seek (FF/REW). Commercial skip works great too. Once in a while the Plex app crashes on my TV (I blame the Plex app), but Plex app on iPhone works flawlessly.

This worked fine with 16GB of RAM too, so I don't think amount of RAM is the issue. I built the Plex server using spare parts from hardware I had around the house, which is why I'm using such an old CPU. But it works, so I'm gonna keep using it!
Sep 11, 2026 4:37 AM
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tropicalbSep 11, 2026 4:37 AM
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Quote from DoobieBrother View quoted comment :
Well I think this might be the beging of the end of these models. Hopefully a atsc 3.0 tuner is around the corner. It might be the end for the company tablo. The whole atsc 3.0 debacle has cooled any interest untill it is all sorted out. Brodcasters have asked top drop atsc 1.0 as soon as atsc 3.0 is ratified around 2028. No "gateway device" does atsc3 and I doubt there will be. The end is nearer than you think..
Not sure when ATSC 3.0 will be resolved/finalized, but I've had my HD HomeRun for almost 2 years. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for ATSC 3.0. Buy what you need and enjoy it today. If ATSC 3.0 ever comes out, you could upgrade.
Sep 16, 2026 4:30 PM
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OkerrySep 16, 2026 4:30 PM
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In for one as well, thanks for the GovX tip.
How can you stack? My order only allowed for one.
Sep 16, 2026 5:06 PM
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PTrackrBobSep 16, 2026 5:06 PM
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Quote from Okerry View quoted comment :
How can you stack? My order only allowed for one.
It didn't stack. The GovX code was for $30 off. So, $30 off the $79.95 sale price was $49.95.
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newcronosOct 8, 2026 2:16 AM
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Pulled the trigger on this. Been thinking about getting one of these whenever it came out on sale. This time with the GovX code it finally got me. Thank you.

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Quote from AquaGalley8616 View quoted comment :
I did look at youtube video's on this device, then went to amazon and looked at latest reviews, ... tons of 1 star reviews saying it will not last, many people complaining.Generally, review ratings like this bum me out. I still have tivo roamia 4 tuner with lifetime sub ... and it's unpluged, I plug it in during football season, but not sure I will do it this year, since youtube has nfl game highlights of any game ... Mostly, I do streaming stuff now, and plex server stuff. I remember in the past I was raving about tivo stuff, ... times sort of changed for me. Customer reviews3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 54,887 global ratings
  • 5 star 42%
  • 4 star 15%
  • 3 star 11%
  • 2 star 8%
  • 1 star 24%
They kinda work OK. Mine lasted one year and 10 months. It died last night. I had ordered one of the $89 ones from this deal, but going to either cancel it or return it, as it hasn't processed or shipped yet. I ordered a HD Homerun which will be here tomorrow.

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