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Panasonic 1TB Twin Tuner Smart PVR
DMR-HWT260GN
$599
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Up to 4K Direct Chroma upscaling, 1TB storage
- 96kHz Surround Re-Master audio technology
- MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD 3D, JPEG, MPO playback support
- BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, DVD, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW compatible
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Panasonic
- Model Number:
- DMR-HWT260GN
- Playback Formats:
- MP4/AVCHD/AVCHD 3D/JPEG/ MPO
- Upscaling:
- Up to 4K
- Resolution Type:
- HD
- Storage Capacity:
- 1TB
- Type:
- PVR Player
Media Players
- Tuner:
- Built in digital tuner
- Recorder:
- Yes
- Compatible Video Formats:
- MPEG, MP4, AVCHD, MKV,
- Compatible Disc Formats:
- BD-ROM (Version 2.4), BD-RE/ BD-RE DL (Ver.2.1), BD-R (Ver.1.3/ LTH Type Ver.1.3) / BD-R DL (Ver.1.3), DVD, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW
Audio
- Audio Technologies:
- 96kHz Surround Re-Master
- Compatible Audio Formats:
- AAC/ ALAC/ DSD/ FLAC/ MP3/ WMA/ WAV
Connections
- Wireless Connections:
- LAN System (Built-in), DLNA
- Outputs:
- Digital Audio Coaxial, HDMI, 2x USB (2.0)
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- Additional Features:
- Direct Chroma video enhancement
- What's In The Box:
- Remote Control, Batteries for Remote control, AC mains lead, RF coaxial cable, HDMI cable
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Media Players
- Tuner:
- Built in digital tuner
- Recorder:
- Yes
- Compatible Video Formats:
- MPEG, MP4, AVCHD, MKV,
- Compatible Disc Formats:
- BD-ROM (Version 2.4), BD-RE/ BD-RE DL (Ver.2.1), BD-R (Ver.1.3/ LTH Type Ver.1.3) / BD-R DL (Ver.1.3), DVD, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW
Connections
- Wireless Connections:
- LAN System (Built-in), DLNA
- Outputs:
- Digital Audio Coaxial, HDMI, 2x USB (2.0)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 41.5
- Product Width (mm):
- 430
- Product Depth (mm):
- 179
- Product Weight (kg):
- 1.8
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 140
- Box Width (mm):
- 340
- Box Depth (mm):
- 540
- Box Weight (kg):
- 2
Product Reviews of Panasonic 1TB Twin Tuner Smart PVR
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.3 out of 5 stars from 456 reviews
86% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Simple installation and user-friendly operation, suited for most ages
- Twin tuners enable recording two programs simultaneously
- Generous 1TB storage allows extensive recording in HD quality
- Reliable playback and recording, picture and sound generally excellent
- Remote control layout is cramped; lacks mute button for some TV brands
- Lacks DVD/Blu-Ray support and smart apps are outdated or limited
Pros
Easy (71)
Quality (22)
Value (7)
Reliable (5)
Efficient (1)
Quiet (1)
Cons
Noisy (1)
Speed (1)
Updates (1)
Slow (1)
Awesome Features
Easy to install. Great that you received a Product Guide to take advantage learning about the extra features. Our old Tivo was great but glad still able to purchase PVR recorder. It would be good if you could still see deleted programs in case you did this by mistake. This was a great feature on the Tivo. Hope Panasonic will give us the many years service we had with Tivo.
Rene
Confirmed purchase 18 August 2026
Published on 10 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great Features
Easy to set up and use very happy with it
David Rowlings
Confirmed purchase 25 June 2026
Published on 24 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Easy set up
Easy to install and recorded my shows straight away so was happy
Jenny
Confirmed purchase 22 June 2026
Published on 15 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Good Features
Pros: 1. Sufficient space on hard-drive to store TV programs. 2. 2 x Tuners to record 2 x programs at same time or different times. 3. Easy to install and user friendly. 4. Slim Line to place near TV Set. 5. Good Pictures and Sound (Audio-Visual features). 6. There is a different model with a Blue-Ray/DVD Player installed as well, which is handy to play Hard-Disks. Cons: 1. There are only 2 x Tuners to record 2 x programs at the same time - it would be better to have 3 or 4 x Tuners to record more programs. 2. The “Guide” feature to display the TV program titles sometimes doesn’t come up, and so the User has to push “I Status” which also doesn’t display the TV program titles.
Johan de Kock
Confirmed purchase 21 June 2026
Published on 14 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Excellent recorder
More than satisfied
Maree Therese
Confirmed purchase 15 June 2026
Published on 11 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great Performer
1Tb hard drive & the ability to record 2 separate channels while watching a program that you have previously recorded. This is my second purchase of this model & I have found it to be reliable with faultless recording & playback, & very good picture quality. Unfortunately the smart apps are outdated and no longer supported, but in my opinion it would be harder to find a better PVR.
Peter.
Confirmed purchase 4 April 2026
Published on 24 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great machine, better than my old one
Love the fact that I can preset and record programs several weeks ahead. Would recommend it to anyone.
Heather
Confirmed purchase 22 April 2026
Published on 20 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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great
Darinka Chapman
Confirmed purchase 16 April 2026
Published on 13 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
great
Darinka Chapman
Confirmed purchase 16 April 2026
Published on 13 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Average
Bill
Confirmed purchase 10 April 2026
Published on 6 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
A versatile smart PVR for households that want to record free-to-air TV, watch overlapping programs and play a wide range of disc and media formats. Its twin tuners, 1TB storage and mobile streaming support make it practical for family viewing. A key limitation is that it is not multi-region playable, so it is less flexible for imported discs.
What it’s great for
- Recording free-to-air TV
- Watching overlapping programs
- Family entertainment
- Disc playback
- Media file playback
- Catch-up viewing
Where it works best
- Living room
- Family room
- Home theatre setup
- Secondary TV room
Who it’s for
- Families
- Free-to-air TV viewers
- Home cinema users
- Disc collectors
- Users upgrading from a basic recorder
Things to consider
It offers strong recording and playback flexibility, but it is not multi-region playable and lacks the broader app ecosystem or advanced premium home theatre features found in higher-end entertainment hubs.
Home cinema suitability
Well suited to home cinema setups focused on free-to-air recording, Blu-ray playback and 4K upscaling
Ease of use score
8/10 - straightforward for everyday recording and playback, with familiar remote-based controls and practical included accessories
Multi-format compatibility
High - supports Blu-ray, DVD, CD and a broad range of video, photo and audio file formats
Family suitability
9/10 - twin tuners, large storage and flexible viewing options suit busy households with competing programs
Portability rating
2/10 - designed as a fixed home entertainment component rather than a portable media device
Key benefits
- Twin Tuners: Record two channels at once or watch one program while recording another for more flexible viewing.
- 1TB Hard Drive: Stores up to 684 hours of HD content, giving households plenty of room for series, movies and sports.
- Panasonic Media Centre App Support: Access live or recorded TV from a smartphone or tablet for convenient viewing away from the main TV.
- 4K Upscaling: Enhances picture output for compatible 4K displays, helping older or HD content look sharper on newer TVs.
- 96kHz Surround Re-Master: Improves audio playback for a fuller and more refined sound experience.
- Wide Disc Compatibility: Plays Blu-ray, DVD and CD formats, making it useful for users with mixed physical media collections.
- USB and HDMI Connectivity: Makes it easy to connect to a TV and access supported media from external devices.
- DLNA and Built-In LAN: Supports networked media access for easier playback across compatible devices in the home.
Q: What does the twin tuner do on the Panasonic 1TB Twin Tuner Smart PVR?
A: It lets this Panasonic PVR handle two broadcast tasks at once. That means you can record one TV program while watching another, or record two channels at the same time, which is useful when shows overlap in the same timeslot.
Q: How much can the 1TB hard drive store on this Panasonic PVR?
A: Panasonic rates the 1TB drive for 684 hours of HD recording on this model. Actual recording time can vary with the broadcast and recording mode, but it is designed for keeping a large library of free-to-air TV on the internal drive.
Q: Can the Panasonic 1TB Twin Tuner Smart PVR record TV while you watch Netflix?
A: Yes. Panasonic states this model can record TV programs while you watch Netflix, so the recorder is suitable if you want broadcast recording and streaming in the same setup. That is a key advantage over a basic single-task recorder.
Q: Can you watch live or recorded TV from this Panasonic PVR on a phone or tablet?
A: Yes. With Panasonic Media Centre app support, this model can stream live or recorded TV to a smartphone or tablet, including away from home. That suits buyers who want access to their recordings beyond the main TV in the house.
Q: Does the Panasonic DMR-HWT260GN record to DVD or Blu-ray discs?
A: No. The DMR-HWT260GN is an HDD recorder, so recordings are stored on its 1TB hard drive rather than burned to disc. If disc recording matters, a Panasonic Blu-ray or DVD recorder model is the better fit than this hard-drive-only unit.