How much is the DSTV Explora decoder? The Explora is the latest decoder from DSTV. It comes with amazing features, including PVR functions. You can record your favorite shows on the device. You can also pause and rewind whatever it is that you are watching. If you get the latest version of this decoder, the Explora Ultra, you get additional features such as integrated YouTube and Netflix, along with 4K capabilities. But how much does an Explora cost?
Cost of a DSTV Explora Decoder
The table below shows the DSTV Explora decoder prices at major stores in South Africa;
| Version | Shop | Standalone | Fully Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explora Ultra | Game | R2,699.00 | R3,299.00 |
| Explora Ultra | HiFi Corp | R 2,699.00 | R3,199.00 |
| Explora Ultra | Incredible | R 2,699.00 | R 3,299.00 |
| Explora Ultra | Makro | R 2,299.00 | R 3,299.00 |
| Explora 3B | Incredible | R1,699.00 | R 2,499.00 |
| Explora 3B | HiFi Corp | R 1,799.00 | R2,199.00 |
| Explora 3b | Makro | R 1,399.00 | R 2,299.00 |
Prices are the same at most shops
That’s the answer to the question how much is the DSTV Explora decoder. You will notice from the above table that prices are the same at almost all outlets. That’s particularly the case when buying a standalone decoder.
It appears as if most shops charge prices that are recommended by Multichoice. As an example, the Explora Ultra decoder costs R2,699.00 at Game, Incredible, Makro and HiFi Corporation.
When it comes to the fully installed Explora Ultra, the price is R3,299.00 at most shops. The only difference in our example can be found at HiFi Corporation, where the decoder plus installation costs R3,199.00.
Real variations in price can be found with the Explora 3b, which is the latest decoder after the Ultra. This decoder can be found cheapest at Makro, where it costs R1,399.00.
Which version should I buy?
Now that you know the DSTV Explora decoder price, you will be wondering which decoder you should buy. Note that the Explora 3b costs less than the Explora Ultra. The Ultra is the latest version of the Explora.
We have already noted that it comes with additional features, such as access to Netflix and YouTube. But are these added features enough to justify the price?
What we can say here is that when buying a decoder, you should always opt for the latest. In this case, there is really no reason for you to buy the Explora 3B when the Ultra is available all over South Africa.
The price that you pay is justified considering the features that you get. To be frank, the Explora 3A and 3B are still very good decoders. In fact, they are good enough to be competitive against the Ultra.
The only thing that’s amiss about then are the missing features. The Explora Ultra supports 4K, as an example. Of course, DSTV still broadcasts mostly in SD and HD. There is no channel that’s broadcast in 4K. But there are apps that have 4K capabilities, such as Netflix.
And 4K may be added some time in the future. So, buying the latest version of the Explora is a good way of future proofing yourself.
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Summary
In this article, we answered the question how much is the DSTV Explora. We covered a number of major stores in South Africa and noted that prices for standalone Explora Ultra decoders are mostly the same. There are some variations, though, when it comes to getting fully installed decoders.
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