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DVR & Hard Drive Recorder Prices

Current market data for 2,840 DVRs and hard drive recorders on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$65 typical price
Most are between$25$250
Brand new$64.95
Used$62.5
On sale now2,840

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found with Magnavox units, which trade at 49% below the market median. High-end brands like Panasonic and Kaleidescape command premiums of 96% and 85% respectively.

💚 Best value for your money

Magnavox 178 on sale$32.99 · 49% cheaper
Composite Video RCA 476 on sale$55 · 15% cheaper
DISH Network 62 on sale$60 · 8% cheaper
TiVo 813 on sale$60 · 8% cheaper
Less than 100 GB 272 on sale$60 · 8% cheaper

Price by brand

Magnavox
$32.99-49%
DISH Network
$60-8%
Sony
$92.59+42%
Pioneer
$97.63+50%
Kaleidescape
$120+85%
Panasonic
$128+96%

Why? Prices vary by brand prestige, ranging from Magnavox at $32.99 to Panasonic at $127.52.

Price by features

TiVo
$60-8%
Digital Tuner
$61.25-6%
VCR
$67.51+4%
DVR/Hard Drive Recorder
$75+15%
Hard Drive Recorder
$79+22%
Internet/Media Streamer
$79.98+23%

Why? Specialized hardware like Hard Drive Recorders ($79) cost more than TiVo units ($60).

Price by storage capacity

750-1000 GB
$55-15%
Less than 100 GB
$60-8%
More than 1 TB
$65.81+1%
500-749 GB
$69.99+8%
100-249 GB
$114+76%
250-499 GB
$120+85%

Why? Older, smaller capacities like 250-499 GB ($119.95) are priced higher than modern 1 TB+ units ($65.81).

Price by connectivity

Composite Video RCA
$55-15%
S-Video
$60-8%
USB
$72+11%
HDMI
$72.72+12%
Ethernet
$75+15%
Digital Audio Optical TOSLINK
$88.85+37%

Why? Modern digital audio optical TOSLINK connections ($88.85) carry a premium over composite RCA ($55).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a new versus used DVR?

The median price for new units is $64.95, while used units have a median of $62.5.

Which brand is the most affordable option?

Magnavox is the most affordable brand with a median price of $32.99.

Does more storage capacity lead to a lower price?

Yes, units with more than 1 TB have a median price of $65.81, whereas those with 250-499 GB are higher at $119.95.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $25$250, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 3, 2026.