Looking to switch to a new streaming platform ? Sky Stream and Now are both packed with a huge variety of content , but which is good ?
We ’ve broken down all the big differences between Sky Stream and Now to help you choose which streaming service is correct for your home .
Pricing
BothSky Streamand Now can operate on monthly roll contracts which can be cancelled at any time .
Sky Stream is priced at £ 29 / month after a one - month destitute tribulation or starting at £ 24 / month on an 18 - month declaration with Sky TV and Netflix Basic included as standard , though other tote up - on battalion and overhaul are also available such as UHD / Dolby Atmos and Sky Sports .
Now ’s cost will also depend on which software you opt for . Now Entertainment and Cinema be £ 9.99 / calendar month separately , while the Entertainment and Cinema bundles are priced at £ 12 / month if you adjudicate to buy both together on a six - calendar month declaration . Now Sports costs £ 33.99 / calendar month while realism TV channel Hayu will put you back £ 4.99 / month .
There ’s also Now Boost which gives you Full HD , Surround Sound and ad - liberal cyclosis on up to three equipment at once .
Design
The Sky Stream puck is a small , square - shaped gadget with rounded recession and a black conclusion that does n’t require blood - of - sight , meaning you could cover it behind your TV . connection include an HDMI 2.1 input , an Ethernet port and an aerial radio set .
Now does n’t require any disjoined ironware , but you’re able to get box and sassy stick with the platform on them . You are required to set up the Now app on your television , computer or smartphone to get at the streaming overhaul . you may also download content straight to your headphone to see offline .
Interface and content
LikeSky Glass , Sky Stream feature Sky ’s Entertainment OS , which aggregates message from Sky as well as other religious service like BBC iPlayer , Netflix and Disney+ .
The interface is separate into Top Picks , Playlist , video show , Movies , Sport , Kids , Audio and Music , News , Fitness and International . We discover the UI to be coherently place out and loose to apprehend with straightforward sailing .
Popular apps uncommitted on Sky Stream admit ITVX , All4 , YouTube , Lionsgate+ , Apple TV+ , Spotify and Peloton . There ’s also Paramount+ , Peacock and Discovery+ for those with Sky Cinema and TV subscriptions and Sky Sports if you prefer for that minimal brain dysfunction - on .
sport and Music are lack , however . There ’s no BT Sport , UFC , WWE , NFL or Eurosport and you wo n’t find apps for Tidal , Deezer or Apple Music on Sky Stream .
There are also no single profiles in Sky Stream but family members can access individualise playlists in the Playlist area .
The Entertainment package includes contentedness from Sky Max , Sky Atlantic , Sky documentary film , Sky story , Sky Witness , MTV , Alibi , Sky Comedy , Comedy Central and Gold .
The Cinema package is packed with film from Sky Cinema , the Sports membership features mental object from Sky Sports and Hayu is packed with more than 9000 episode of US reality video .
Opt for the NOW Smart Stick or Box and you ’ll also get access to other apps like Netflix , BBC iPlayer , All4 , Amazon Prime Video , Disney+ , BT Sport and Spotify on your TV .
Unlike Sky Stream , Now allows you to produce up to five profile for different family members to keep track of their watchlists , history , favourite channels and recommendations , including fry .
Image and audio quality
Sky Stream is available to rain cats and dogs in4Kas an add - on with 1080p resolution endorse as standard .
The puck supports HDR10 , HLG andDolby Vision , but there ’s no support forHDR10+right now . We found the picture tone impressive with high levels of detail and asperity , satisfying clearness and potent colour – though this will all depend on your TV ’s performance and the lineament of the germ .
When it follow to audio frequency , Sky Stream offers Dolby Atmos as an add - on for immersive audio when play supported content .
Now streams in 720p as standard with 1080p content available on TVs with the No Boost add - on .
Now Boost also comes with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound for a more immersive hearing experience on the weapons platform .
Verdict
Both Sky Stream and Now invite you to access a encompassing chain of mountains of Sky mental object including TV and film in your living room . Both platforms also offer easy - to - navigate platforms .
Sky Stream gives you access to capacity from BBC iPlayer , Netflix as well as a wide range of streaming services through its political program , while Npow lease you heed on the go with its mobile apps and downloadable capacity .
Both platforms offer extra message like play , surround sound and high - resolution streaming at an extra toll . However , Sky Stream make out with 1080p resolutions as standard with 4 K available at a cost , whereas Now is limited to 720p or 1080p with a Boost pass .
