DStv Compact Plus vs Dstv Compact: Price and Channel Comparison

Must Win Teams

Aug 13, 2023

If you are looking for a great entertainment package for your home or office, you might be interested in comparing two of the most popular packages offered by Dstv, the leading satellite TV service provider in Africa. These are Dstv Compact Plus and Dstv Compact.

In this article, we will compare these two packages in terms of price, channel selection, and benefits. We will also give you some tips on how to choose the best package for your needs and preferences. By the end of this article, you will have a clear idea of which package suits you better.

Price Comparison

As of 2024, the prices for these two packages are as follows:

DStv compact plus: ₦16,600 per month
DStv Compact: ₦10,500 per month

This means that the price difference between these two packages is ₦6,100. You can save up to ₦73,200 per year if you choose DStv Compact over DStv Compact Plus.

Channel Comparison

As of 2024, the number of channels for these two packages are as follows:

DStv compact plus: 145+ channels, including 30 HD channels
DStv Compact: 130+ channels, including 20 HD channels

This means that DStv Compact Plus has 15 more channels than DStv Compact, including 10 additional HD channels. However, this does not mean that DStv Compact Plus has all the channels that DStv Compact has.

There are some channels that are exclusive to DStv Compact, such as:

WWE Channel (Channel 128)
TLNovelas (Channel 133)
Korean (Channel 134)

On the other hand, there are some channels that are exclusive to DStv compact plus, such as:

DStv (Channel 100)
Studio Universal (Channel 112)
Universal Channel (Channel 117)

What are the best channels on DStv compact plus and DStv Compact?

Some of the most popular and highly rated channels on these two packages are as follows:

DStv Compact

Mzansi Wethu (Channel 163)
ROK (Channel 168)
TV Record (Channel 515)
Studio Universal (Channel 112)
Universal Channel (Channel 117)
FOX (Channel 125)
KIX (channel 114)
Telemundo (channel 118)
Ginx eSports (channel 127)
CBS Reality (channel 132)
TNT Africa (channel 137)
kykNET and Kie (channel 145)

DStv Compact Plus

E! Entertainment Television (Channel 124)
MTV (Channel 130)
Discovery TLC Entertainment (Channel 135)
eMovies Extra (Channel 140)
BBC Brit (Channel 120)
Ginx eSports (Channel 127)
CBS Reality (Channel 132)
TNT Africa (Channel 137)
kykNET (Channel 144)
AfricaMagic Family (Channel 154)
Mzansi Wethu (Channel 163)
Blitz (channel 200)
SS Football (channel 205)
SS Variety 4 (channel 209)

Benefits Comparison

Another factor to consider while comparing these two packages is their benefits. What are the benefits of choosing DStv Compact Plus over DStv Compact? And what are the benefits of choosing DStv Compact over DStv Compact Plus?

Here are some of the benefits of each package:

DStv Compact Plus

You have access to a wide range of channels, including 30 HD channels
You get access to more sports channels than DStv Compact, including SuperSport 1–12 HD and SuperSport Grandstand HD
You have access to more movie and series channels than DStv Compact, including M-Net Movies 1 West HD and M-Net Movies 2
You get more documentary and lifestyle channels than with DStv Compact, such as Curiosity Stream Africa HD and Crime + Investigation Network Africa HD

DStv Compact

You will have access to a fantastic entertainment package with over 130 channels, including 20 HD channels
You get access to some exclusive channels that are not available on other packages, such as WWE Channel and TLNovelas
You get access to most of the channels that are available on DStv Compact Plus, except for some premium ones
You get access at a lower price than DStv compact plus, saving up to ₦6,100 per month

As you can see, DStv Compact Plus and DStv Compact both have a lot of benefits for consumers who want to enjoy a wonderful entertainment package on their TV screens. However, they also differ in terms of price, channel selection, and benefits.

We hope that this article was helpful for you in making an informed decision by comparing these two packages. Thank you for reading, and enjoy your viewing!