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product_id: 49724543
title: "DRX890WL 500GB Black SKY+ HD Set-top"
brand: "sky"
price: "$582"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/49724543-drx890wl-500gb-black-sky-hd-set-top
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 500GB storage capacity Built-in WiFi for seamless streaming HDMI & SCART connectivity DRX890WL 500GB Black SKY+ HD Set-top

**Brand:** sky
**Price:** $582
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Elevate your entertainment—never miss a moment in HD!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DRX890WL 500GB Black SKY+ HD Set-top by sky
- **How much does it cost?** $582 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/49724543-drx890wl-500gb-black-sky-hd-set-top)

## Best For

- sky enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sky brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 500GB Storage:** Record and store hundreds of your favorite shows without worry.
- • **Crystal Clear HD Viewing:** Experience your SKY+ content in stunning high definition.
- • **Built-in WiFi Connectivity:** Stream on-demand content effortlessly with integrated wireless access.
- • **Versatile Connection Options:** Easily connect via HDMI or SCART for ultimate compatibility.
- • **All-in-One SKY+ Functionality:** Enjoy the full SKY+ experience with enhanced HD capabilities.

## Overview

The DRX890WL SKY+ HD Set-top box combines 500GB recording capacity with built-in WiFi and dual HDMI/SCART connections, delivering seamless access to SKY+ on-demand services in stunning high definition.

## Description

SkyDRX890WL 500GB Black SKY+ HD Set-top

## Features

- The 'SKY+ High Definition' PVR has all the functionality of SKY+ with the added advantage of its High Definition capability.
- Built in wifi for ondemand services
- Single scart and HDMI connections make this the box of choice for SKY
- 500gb recorder

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky
- **Colour:** BLACK
- **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi, Ethernet, HDMI
- **Item weight:** 5.07 Pounds
- **Audio output mode:** Stereo

## Images

![DRX890WL 500GB Black SKY+ HD Set-top - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zTPP24mJL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you still need to pay the SKY  subscription ??**
A: You can view the 200-250 Free-to Air channels without subscription when connected to a Sky dish, please note that you cannot record or watch premium channels unless you subscribe to a Sky contract, the free channels include BBC1/2 ITV1/2 CH4/5 some in HD and many more channels including digital radio stns, regards Richard. Chigwell satellite. 0203 654 1804.

**Q: What is the storage capacity of the SKY DRX890W**
A: The storage capacity is 500 gig total, 250 gig for personal recording and 250 gig for sky anytime, recording etc, this will allow approx 185 hrs of normal recording or 60 hrs of HD recording.

**Q: is there a sky q freesat box**
A: This product is not a SkyQ box.  It's a Sky+HD box, quite different. The Freesat channels are available using this Sky+ HD box.

**Q: does it scart sockets in the back**
A: Item has one scart socket and a hdmi port, regards Richard .Chigwell Satellite.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable product
*by J***P on 25 October 2022*

As anyone would expect, this Sky+HD box is far superior to the old Amstrad/Thomson boxes which seemed to have design faults which Sky didn't care about. It gives a fine clarity of picture and of course has an Ethernet socket which makes it much more widely usable. Having two Dish Inputs also enables you to watch one programme and record another. I found the box relatively easy to set up, although with no "sticker" on the back saying which version of the box this was, it was only the "UPS" on the front that gave me a clue that it did not require any telephoneline-input whereas the old boxes did.. However, the seller provides copious instructions and would probably be willing to help anyone who got totally lost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good Upgrade from an "Antique" HD Box
*by W***D on 23 November 2017*

Bought this in September - Chigwell Satellite fulfilled by Amazon but only recently installed. Box is brand new and there are very (very) helpful installation notes enclosed in the box from Chigwell. The box comes with power and HDMI cables, a new Sky remote and batteries. Installation was very straight forward and the viewing card from the old box paired with no problem. I was replacing an Amstrad DRX780 which is aged and only received updates to firmware Ro10 and which required the external wifi box. I updated the new box to the current Ro18 (came with Ro13)and its all working great with integrated wifi. Used io link to continue sending rf signal to other TVs in the house over co-axial (the new box doesn't have an rf port).The box works/navigates faster than the old one and now has Sky Store Movies etc.I feel that Chigwell go that wee bit "extra" in helping ensure that the customer is happy - re the helpful instructions etc - rather than being "box shifters"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent new box with remote.
*by L***D on 29 November 2016*

Ordered this on the Thursday evening and it was delivered on the Saturday morning. It came with a remote and HDMI cable. However the software version in the old Sky + HD and I'm sure over the next few weeks it will update itself. The item seems brand new, there were no old recordings I could find on my unit! Was a simple job to replace my old box which suddenly stopped working. Going online to sky was simple to get the box paired with my viewing card and start to work. Great price too.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sky DRX890WL 500GB Black SKY+ HD Set-top
- Original Sky+ HD remote – Duracell Batteries Included – Official Sky Branded Retail Packaging - SKY120,silver

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*