At a glance
| Hisense | StarSat | |
|---|---|---|
| About | The value champion in South African lounges — big screens at accessible prices, and a brand we mount several of every week. | A budget satellite platform on the same Intelsat footprint, with a smaller channel bouquet and lower monthly cost. |
| Origin | China | South Africa |
| Popular lines | ULED, Mini-LED ULED X, Smart 4K UHD range | StarSat HD decoders, StarSat dish kits |
Where Hisense wins
- Best screen size per rand on the local market
- Locally assembled models mean good parts availability
- ULED range punches above its price
- Wide model range for bedrooms and second lounges
Where StarSat wins
- Cheaper monthly package than the mainstream option
- Strong on sport and international channels for the price
- Installs on standard 80cm/90cm dish hardware
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, how many rooms you need and your budget — the right answer for a single-lounge household is different from a four-room home or a guesthouse. We install both Hisense and StarSat, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.