DIRECTV’s Choice XTRA vs DISH America’s Top 250

In our first installment of head-to-head plan battles between DIRECTV and DISH Network, we’ll profile two of the most popular packages going: Choice XTRA and America’s Top 250. They each have plenty of subscribers and share some quality features, but if you’re trying to decide between the two, there are a few important differences. In the table below, we’ll compare each of the major categories and give a nod to the winner (the larger the “advantage” text, the bigger the upside). If there’s no significant difference in a category, we’ll declare it a draw.

Quick conclusion: If you’re looking to maximize your long-term savings and want the NFL package, go with CHOICE XTRA. Otherwise, movie lovers will probably find a bit more value with the Top 250.

Note: visit each of the plans’ respective page for more details (linked in the header below).

Specs/rates last updated: 3/12/15

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George Levint

George is the senior editor at DigitalFind and an expert in how technology at home impacts our lives. From funky analog radios to AI devices that try to out-think you, he's usually unfairly critical until proven otherwise. He also enjoys spending the occasional weekend off-grid to keep Skynet guessing.