YouTube TV vs DIRECTV STREAM vs Fubo vs Hulu vs Sling TV vs Philo What is The Best Option For Cord Cutters After Recent Price Hikes? – Updated February 2025

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February 1, 2025

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It is February 2025, and the world of cord-cutting has changed a lot over the last year. Last month, multiple streaming services raised their prices as did multiple cable TV companies.

With all of these changes in cable TV companies and streaming, you may be looking for a new TV provider. This is because several TV services, including DIRECTV and Hulu, have recently raised or will soon be raising their prices. So today we dive deep into all the different options cord cutters have to get TV.

*Note this list is up to date as best as we can make it as of February 1, 2025.

Most efficient solar panels 2023 — Clean Energy Reviews

Most efficient solar panels 2023 — Clean Energy Reviews

Solar Panel Efficiency

Solar panel efficiency is a measure of the amount of sunlight (irradiation) that falls on the surface of a solar panel and is converted into electricity. Due to the many advances in photovoltaic technology over recent years, the average panel conversion efficiency has increased from 15% to well over 21%. This large jump in efficiency resulted in the power rating of a standard-size panel increasing from 250W to over 400W.

As explained in detail below, solar panel efficiency is determined by two main factors; the photovoltaic (PV) cell efficiency, based on the cell design and silicon type, and the total panel efficiency, based on the cell layout, configuration and panel size. Increasing the panel size can also increase efficiency due to creating a larger surface area to capture sunlight, with the most powerful solar panels now achieving up to 700W power ratings.

Sony 4K & 8K HDR TVS Comparison

	A X95J Series	D X90J Series	D A90J Series	D A80J Series	? Z9J Series	B A9S Series	C X91J Series
Screen Sizes	65" / 75"/ 85"	50" / 55" / 65" / 75"	55" / 65" / 83"	55" / 65" / 77"	75"/ 85"	48"	85"
Display Technology	Full Array LED	Full Array LED	OLED	OLED	Full Array LED	OLED	Full Array LED
Display Resolution	4K HDR	4K HDR	4K HDR	4K HDR	8K HDR	4K HDR	4K HDR
Picture Processor	Cognitive Processor XR	Cognitive Processor XR	Cognitive Processor XR	Cognitive Processor XR	Cognitive Processor XR	X1 Ultimate	4K Picture Processor X1
Color	XR TRILUMINOS PRO	XR TRILUMINOS PRO	XR TRILUMINOS PRO	XR TRILUMINOS PRO	XR TRILUMINOS PRO	TRILUMINOS	TRILUMINOS
Contrast	XR Contrast Booster 10	XR Contrast Booster 5	XR OLED Contrast PRO	XR OLED Contrast	XR Contrast Booster 15	X-tended Dynamic Range	Pixel Contrast Booster
Motion Technology	XR Motion Clarity (120Hz)	XR Motion Clarity (120Hz)	XR Motion Clarity (120Hz)	XR Motion Clarity (120Hz)	XR Motion Clarity (120Hz)	X-Motion Clarity	X-Motion Clairity (120Hz)
Enhanced Viewing Angle	X-Wide Angle/X-Anti Reflection	—	OLED Wide Angle	OLED Wide Angle	X-Wide Angle/X-Anti Reflection	—	—
Google TV/Hey Google	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Android TV	Yes
Works With Alexa	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Apple Airplay	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔

Apple Music vs Tidal: Which Is the Winner of Lossless Music?

Here is a sheet to help you make clear the basic differences between Tidal vs Apple Music.

	Tidal Music	Apple Music
Free Trial Period	Offer a Free tier; 30 days free trial for HiFi /HiFi Plus	No Free tier; 3 months free trial
Family Plan	HiFi $14.99 for 6 members; HiFi Plus $29.99 for 6 members	$14.99 for 6 members
Students Plan	HiFi $ 4.99; HiFi Plus $9.99	Individual $4.99
Music Library	Over 60 million songs	Over 50 million songs
Sound Quality	160 Kbps, AAC for Free; 1411 Kbps, FLAC for HiFi; 9216 Kbps, MQA for HiFi Plus	256 Kbps, AAC for Individual; 16-bit/44.1 kHz to 24-bit/192 kHz, ALAC for Apple Lossless
Compatible Devices	Chromecast, Sonos,  AirPlay, Android TV and many more.	iPhone, CarPlay, iPad, and other Apple and non-Apple devices

Apple iPhone XR XS XS/Max 11 12 13 14 Pro/Pro Max

Product Details

Apple iPhone XR XS XS Max 11 11 Pro 11 Pro Max 

iPhone XR:
6.1-inch Liquid Retina display (LCD). IP67 water and dust resistant (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). 12MP camera with OIS and 7MP TrueDepth front camera - Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Depth Control, and Smart HDR. Face ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay. A12 Bionic with next-generation Neural Engine. Wireless charging - works with Qi chargers. iOS 12 with Memoji, Screen Time, Siri Shortcuts, and Group FaceTime.

Spec Sheet: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_xr-9320.php

iPhone XS:
iPhone XS features a 5.8-inch Super Retina display with custom-built OLED panels for an HDR display that provides the industry’s best color accuracy, true blacks, and remarkable brightness. Advanced Face ID lets you securely unlock your iPhone, log in to apps, and pay with just a glance. The A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine uses real-time machine learning to transform the way you experience photos, gaming, augmented reality, and more. A breakthrough 12MP dual-camera system takes your portraits to the next level with Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, enhanced bokeh, and all-new Depth Control. Water resistance. And iOS 12 the most advanced mobile operating system with powerful new tools that make iPhone more personal than ever.

Spec Sheet: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_xs-9318.php

iPhone XS Max:
iPhone XS Max features a 6.5-inch Super Retina display with custom-built OLED panels for an HDR display that provides the industry's best color accuracy, true blacks, and remarkable brightness. Advanced Face ID lets you securely unlock your iPhone, log in to apps, and pay with just a glance. The A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine uses real-time machine learning to transform the way you experience photos, gaming, augmented reality, and more. A breakthrough 12MP dual-camera system takes your portraits to the next level with Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, enhanced bokeh, and all-new Depth Control. Water resistance.² And iOS 12 – the most advanced mobile operating system – with powerful new tools that make iPhone more personal than ever.

Spec Sheet: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_xs_max-9319.php

iPhone 11:
Shoot 4K videos, beautiful portraits, and sweeping landscapes with the all-new dual-camera system. Capture your best low-light photos with Night mode. See true-to-life color in your photos, videos, and games on the 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display. Experience unprecedented performance with A13 Bionic for gaming, augmented reality (AR), and photography. Do more and charge less with all-day battery life. And worry less with water resistance up to 2 meters for 30 minutes.

Spec Sheet: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_11-9848.php

iPhone 11 Pro:
5.8-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. Shoot amazing videos and photos with the Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras. Capture your best low-light photos with Night mode. Watch HDR movies and shows on the Super Retina XDR display—the brightest iPhone display yet. Experience unprecedented performance with A13 Bionic for gaming, augmented reality (AR), and photography. And get all-day battery life and a new level of water resistance. All in the first iPhone powerful enough to be called Pro.

Spec Sheet: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_11_pro-9847.php

iPhone 11 Pro Max:
Shoot amazing videos and photos with the Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras. Capture your best low-light photos with Night mode. Watch HDR movies and shows on the 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display – the brightest iPhone display yet. Experience unprecedented performance with A13 Bionic for gaming, augmented reality (AR), and photography. And get all-day battery life and a new level of water resistance. Water and dust resistant (4 meters for up to 30 minutes, IP68). All in the first iPhone powerful enough to be called Pro.

Spec Sheet: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_11_pro_max-9846.php

Other Phones

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12-10509.php

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12_pro-10508.php

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12_pro_max-10237.php

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13-11103.php

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13_pro-11102.php

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13_pro_max-11089.php

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_pro_max-11773.php