HBO Max vs Peacock
HBO Max
Premium streaming service featuring HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, and DC content
Film enthusiasts, HBO franchise fans, those seeking Emmy-winning original drama, and viewers with theatrical-film preferences.
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Peacock
NBC Universal's streaming service with premium content, live sports, and originals.
Sports fans, budget-conscious viewers seeking a free option, reality TV audiences, and those valuing content breadth over prestige drama.
Short Answer
HBO Max offers more premium HBO/Warner Bros. content with 10,000+ titles and costs $9.99-$19.99/month, while Peacock provides a free tier option with 15,000+ titles including NBC/Universal content and costs $5.99-$11.99/month. HBO Max excels in prestige drama and films; Peacock offers broader variety with sports and reality TV.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedChoose HBO Max if you prioritize prestige drama, movies, and HBO originals—it won 35 Emmy Awards in 2024 and dominates premium content quality. Choose Peacock if you want live sports, a free ad-supported option, broader entertainment variety, and lower premium pricing—it's ideal for budget-conscious viewers and sports fans.
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9Peacock
Choose HBO Max if
Film enthusiasts, HBO franchise fans, those seeking Emmy-winning original drama, and viewers with theatrical-film preferences.
Choose Peacock if
Sports fans, budget-conscious viewers seeking a free option, reality TV audiences, and those valuing content breadth over prestige drama.
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier): Peacock wins ($11.99 vs $19.99)
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Free Tier Availability: Peacock wins (Yes (with ads) vs No)
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Total Content Library: Peacock wins (15,000+ titles vs 10,000+ titles)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | HBO Max | Peacock | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $19.99 | $11.99 | +67% |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $9.99 | $5.99 | +67% |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 10,000+ | 15,000+ | -33% |
| Total Titles Available(titles) | ~10,000 titles | — | — |
| Original Productions Per Year(productions) | 200+ originals | — | — |
| Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99/month | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) | $19.99/month | — | — |
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~800 titles | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 35 | 12 | +192% |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 4 | 4 | — |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $5.99 | — | — |
| Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $19.99 | — | — |
| Live TV Channels Included(channels) | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Hacks S5, Euphoria S3 | — | — |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 12,000+ | — | — |
| Total Subscribers(millions) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Basic Plan Price(USD/month) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers) | HBO Max | — | — |
| YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Download Installs (2026)(millions) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $9.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $19.99 | — | — |
| Original Series Library(titles) | 450+ | — | — |
| Total Movie Library(titles) | 2,000+ | — | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Available(percentage) | 450+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams) | 4 | — | — |
| Offline Download Window(days) | 30 | — | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 75% | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) | $16.99 | $11.99 | +42% |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 3,900+ | — | — |
| Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 38 | — | — |
| 4K HDR Titles Available(titles) | 850+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams) | 4 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD) | $7.99/month | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $19.99/month | — | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards) | 47 Emmy wins | — | — |
| Original Series Released Per Year(series) | 60-80 series | — | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 7 days (with eligible payment method) | — | — |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(count) | 4 simultaneous | 4 simultaneous | — |
| Original Series Count(active) | 45+ | 45+ | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 7 days | 7 days | — |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 15,000+ | 15,000+ | — |
| Theatrical Release Window(months) | 45 days exclusive | 45 days exclusive | — |
| Paying Subscribers(millions) | 46 million | 46 million | — |
| Subscription Pricing(USD/month) | $5.99-$11.99 | $5.99-$11.99 | — |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Peacock | Peacock | — |
| Viewer Engagement Boost(percent) | Peacock | Peacock | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 | — |
| Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | 46 million | — |
| Content Engagement vs Traditional(%) | 25% more than NBC viewers | 25% more than NBC viewers | — |
| Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) | $16.99 | $16.99 | — |
| Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) | $169.99 (estimated) | $169.99 (estimated) | — |
| Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | — |
| Total Content Library(titles) | ~15,000 | ~15,000 | — |
| Original Series Produced Annually(series) | 85+ | 85+ | — |
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $2.5B | $2.5B | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 (all tiers) | 4 (all tiers) | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 40M+ | 40M+ | — |
| On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) | ~3,000 | ~3,000 | — |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | 50+ | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 screens | 4 screens | — |
| Live Sports Events (Annual)(events) | 200+ (Premier League, WWE, golf) | 200+ (Premier League, WWE, golf) | — |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $13.99 | $13.99 | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) | 45% | 45% | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 18 Emmy awards | 18 Emmy awards | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) | 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) | — |
| Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) | $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) | $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) | — |
| Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 4 (Premium tier) | 4 (Premium tier) | — |
| Original Series Count(series) | ~150+ (Emmy-awarded) | ~150+ (Emmy-awarded) | — |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated Jun 2026.
Key Differences
HBO Max
Attribute
Peacock
$19.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)
$11.99🏆
No
Free Tier Availability
Yes (with ads)🏆
10,000+ titles
Total Content Library
15,000+ titles🏆
Yes
4K Content Available
Yes
Limited (HBO Sports docs)
Live Sports Coverage
Extensive (Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL)🏆
35 Emmy wins🏆
Original Content Awards (2024 Emmys)
12 Emmy wins
4 screens
Simultaneous Streams
4 screens (Premium tier)
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)
HBO Max
$19.99
Peacock
$11.99🏆
Free Tier Availability
HBO Max
No
Peacock
Yes (with ads)🏆
Total Content Library
HBO Max
10,000+ titles
Peacock
15,000+ titles🏆
4K Content Available
HBO Max
Yes
Peacock
Yes
Live Sports Coverage
HBO Max
Limited (HBO Sports docs)
Peacock
Extensive (Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL)🏆
Original Content Awards (2024 Emmys)
HBO Max
35 Emmy wins🏆
Peacock
12 Emmy wins
Simultaneous Streams
HBO Max
4 screens
Peacock
4 screens (Premium tier)
Full Comparison
| Attribute |  HBO Max |  Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $19.99 | $11.99 |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $9.99 | $5.99 |
| Free Tier Available(boolean) | No | Yes |
| Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99/month | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) | $19.99/month | — |
Show 21 more attributesBase Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) $5.99 — Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) $19.99 — Basic Plan Price(USD/month) HBO Max — Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $9.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) $19.99 — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) $16.99 $11.99 Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD) $7.99/month — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $19.99/month — Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) $11.99 — Subscription Pricing(USD/month) $5.99-$11.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $4.99 — Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD) $9.99 — Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) $7.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) $16.99 — Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) $169.99 (estimated) — Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $11.99 — Free Tier Availability(boolean) Yes (900+ titles, ad-supported) — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) $5.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $13.99 — Free Tier Option Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free) — Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) — | ||
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 10,000+ | 15,000+ |
| Total Titles Available(titles) | ~10,000 titles | — |
| Original Productions Per Year(productions) | 200+ originals | — |
| International Original Series(count) | Strong European focus | — |
| Live TV Channels Included(channels) | 0 | — |
| Sports Content Availability | None | — |
Show 21 more attributesOriginal Series (Top Tier) HBO Max — Original Series Library(titles) 450+ — Total Movie Library(titles) 2,000+ — Total Content Library Size(titles) 3,900+ — Original Series Released Per Year(series) 60-80 series — Original Series Count(active) 45+ — Sports Content Coverage(categories) Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL) — Total Content Library Size(titles) 15,000+ — Theatrical Release Window(months) 45 days exclusive — Live Sports Content NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics — Original Series Quality Strong NBC franchises — Content Release Frequency Regular updates, weekly sports — Live Sports Coverage Peacock — Movie Library Size Peacock — Original Content Strength Peacock — Exclusive Sports Rights NBA, Olympics, select NFL — Live Sports Events(coverage types) NFL, NBA, NHL, Olympics — Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features) Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview — Total Content Library(titles) ~15,000 — Original Series Produced Annually(series) 85+ — Live Sports Events Available(leagues) 4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics) — | ||
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~800 titles | — |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 35 | 12 |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Hacks S5, Euphoria S3 | — |
| Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 38 | — |
| Password Sharing Outside Household | Allowed with flexibility | — |
| Gaming Features Integrated | Limited | — |
| Download Availability (Offline) | Available on premium plans | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — |
| Live Sports Availability | Yes (via Max Sports add-on) | — |
Show 13 more attributesSimultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams) 4 — Offline Download Window(days) 30 — Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams) 4 — Offline Download Capability(coverage) Limited to select titles only — Simultaneous Streams(count) 4 simultaneous — Free Trial Period(days) 7 days — Live TV Option(available) No — Mobile Download Feature(yes/no) Yes — Live TV Channels(channels) Sports-focused limited — Bundle Options Limited to NBC/Comcast — Parental Controls Available Limited (basic PIN protection) — Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 (all tiers) — Offline Download Support Yes (Premium tier) — | ||
| Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases | Yes (Warner Bros. films) | — |
| Maximum Video Quality | 4K HDR + Dolby Atmos | 4K HDR + Dolby Atmos |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 4 | 4 |
| Bundle Inclusions | Discovery+ integration only | — |
| Same-Day Theatrical Releases | All Warner Bros. theatrical | — |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 12,000+ | — |
| Total Subscribers(millions) | HBO Max | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD) | HBO Max | — |
| Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers) | HBO Max | — |
| YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | HBO Max | — |
| YoY Growth Rate(percent) | Peacock | — |
| Target Audience | HBO Max | — |
| Download Installs (2026)(millions) | HBO Max | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Available(percentage) | 450+ | — |
| Maximum Video Resolution(pixels) | 4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision | 1080p HD |
| Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards) | 47 Emmy wins | — |
| 4K Content Available(yes/no) | Yes (premium tier) | — |
| Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no) | Yes | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 75% | — |
| Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | — |
| 4K HDR Titles Available(titles) | 850+ | — |
| 4K Streaming Available | No (not available) | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) | 45% | — |
| Maximum Resolution(pixels) | 4K (Premium tier) | — |
| Audio Quality (Maximum)(channels) | Dolby Atmos (5.1.4 surround) | — |
| Live Sports Content(text) | Minimal (occasional boxing/WWE) | Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour |
| Live Sports Events (Annual)(events) | 200+ (Premier League, WWE, golf) | — |
| Live Sports Available | Yes (NFL, Premier League, WWE) | — |
| Supported Devices(platforms) | 150+ devices including Fire, Roku, gaming consoles, smart TVs | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 7 days (with eligible payment method) | — |
| Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position) | Top 5 among streamers | — |
| Paying Subscribers(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Innovative Tech Features | Vertical video for sports, gaming integration | — |
| Innovative Features | Peacock | — |
| Mobile-First Features | Vertical video format | — |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Peacock | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 40M+ | — |
| Annual Viewing Hours(billions) | Peacock | — |
| Viewer Engagement Boost(percent) | Peacock | — |
| Content Engagement vs Traditional(%) | 25% more than NBC viewers | — |
| Target Demographic Age Group | 18+ (sports, adult content) | — |
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $2.5B | — |
| On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) | ~3,000 | — |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 screens | — |
| Live Sports Availability | NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics | — |
| Next-Day TV Episode Access | Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks) | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 18 Emmy awards | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 4 (Premium tier) | — |
| Original Series Count(series) | ~150+ (Emmy-awarded) | — |
HBO MaxPeacockMonthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$19.99
$11.99
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$9.99
$5.99
Free Tier Available(boolean)
No
Yes
Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$9.99/month
—
Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD)
$19.99/month
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Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$5.99
—
Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$19.99
—
Basic Plan Price(USD/month)
HBO Max
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$9.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$19.99
—
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)
$16.99
$11.99
Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD)
$7.99/month
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$19.99/month
—
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$11.99
—
Subscription Pricing(USD/month)
$5.99-$11.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$4.99
—
Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99
—
Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD)
$7.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)
$16.99
—
Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD)
$169.99 (estimated)
—
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
—
Free Tier Availability(boolean)
Yes (900+ titles, ad-supported)
—
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$5.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99
—
Free Tier Option
Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free)
—
Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)
$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)
—
Total Content Titles(titles)
10,000+
15,000+
Total Titles Available(titles)
~10,000 titles
—
Original Productions Per Year(productions)
200+ originals
—
International Original Series(count)
Strong European focus
—
Live TV Channels Included(channels)
0
—
Sports Content Availability
None
—
Show 21 more attributes
Original Series (Top Tier)
HBO Max
—
Original Series Library(titles)
450+
—
Total Movie Library(titles)
2,000+
—
Total Content Library Size(titles)
3,900+
—
Original Series Released Per Year(series)
60-80 series
—
Original Series Count(active)
45+
—
Sports Content Coverage(categories)
Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL)
—
Total Content Library Size(titles)
15,000+
—
Theatrical Release Window(months)
45 days exclusive
—
Live Sports Content
NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics
—
Original Series Quality
Strong NBC franchises
—
Content Release Frequency
Regular updates, weekly sports
—
Live Sports Coverage
Peacock
—
Movie Library Size
Peacock
—
Original Content Strength
Peacock
—
Exclusive Sports Rights
NBA, Olympics, select NFL
—
Live Sports Events(coverage types)
NFL, NBA, NHL, Olympics
—
Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features)
Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview
—
Total Content Library(titles)
~15,000
—
Original Series Produced Annually(series)
85+
—
Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics)
—
4K Content Library(titles)
~800 titles
—
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
35
12
2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count)
Hacks S5, Euphoria S3
—
Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
38
—
Password Sharing Outside Household
Allowed with flexibility
—
Gaming Features Integrated
Limited
—
Download Availability (Offline)
Available on premium plans
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
—
Live Sports Availability
Yes (via Max Sports add-on)
—
Show 13 more attributes
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams)
4
—
Offline Download Window(days)
30
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams)
4
—
Offline Download Capability(coverage)
Limited to select titles only
—
Simultaneous Streams(count)
4 simultaneous
—
Free Trial Period(days)
7 days
—
Live TV Option(available)
No
—
Mobile Download Feature(yes/no)
Yes
—
Live TV Channels(channels)
Sports-focused limited
—
Bundle Options
Limited to NBC/Comcast
—
Parental Controls Available
Limited (basic PIN protection)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 (all tiers)
—
Offline Download Support
Yes (Premium tier)
—
Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases
Yes (Warner Bros. films)
—
Maximum Video Quality
4K HDR + Dolby Atmos
4K HDR + Dolby Atmos
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4
4
Bundle Inclusions
Discovery+ integration only
—
Same-Day Theatrical Releases
All Warner Bros. theatrical
—
Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles)
12,000+
—
Total Subscribers(millions)
HBO Max
—
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
—
Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD)
HBO Max
—
Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers)
HBO Max
—
YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent)
HBO Max
—
YoY Growth Rate(percent)
Peacock
—
Target Audience
HBO Max
—
Download Installs (2026)(millions)
HBO Max
—
4K/HDR Content Available(percentage)
450+
—
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision
1080p HD
Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards)
47 Emmy wins
—
4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (premium tier)
—
Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no)
Yes
—
User Satisfaction Score(%)
75%
—
Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)
4-6 minutes (Free tier)
—
4K HDR Titles Available(titles)
850+
—
4K Streaming Available
No (not available)
—
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)
45%
—
Maximum Resolution(pixels)
4K (Premium tier)
—
Audio Quality (Maximum)(channels)
Dolby Atmos (5.1.4 surround)
—
Live Sports Content(text)
Minimal (occasional boxing/WWE)
Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
200+ (Premier League, WWE, golf)
—
Live Sports Available
Yes (NFL, Premier League, WWE)
—
Supported Devices(platforms)
150+ devices including Fire, Roku, gaming consoles, smart TVs
—
Free Trial Duration(days)
7 days (with eligible payment method)
—
Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position)
Top 5 among streamers
—
Paying Subscribers(millions)
46 million
—
Innovative Tech Features
Vertical video for sports, gaming integration
—
Innovative Features
Peacock
—
Mobile-First Features
Vertical video format
—
User Engagement(percent increase)
25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
—
Global Subscribers(millions)
Peacock
—
Global Subscribers(millions)
40M+
—
Annual Viewing Hours(billions)
Peacock
—
Viewer Engagement Boost(percent)
Peacock
—
Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)
25% more than NBC viewers
—
Target Demographic Age Group
18+ (sports, adult content)
—
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$2.5B
—
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
—
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
50+
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 screens
—
Live Sports Availability
NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics
—
Next-Day TV Episode Access
Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks)
—
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
18 Emmy awards
—
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)
4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
—
Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4 (Premium tier)
—
Original Series Count(series)
~150+ (Emmy-awarded)
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Visual Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of numeric attributes
Pros & Cons
HBO Max
5 pros2 cons
Pros
- 35 Emmy Awards in 2024 for original series (highest in category)
- Day-one theatrical releases: new Warner Bros. films premiere simultaneously in cinemas and on HBO Max
- Prestige drama library including Game of Thrones, Succession, The Last of Us, and True Detective
- 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos support on premium tier
- Curated collections and recommendations powered by viewing history
Cons
- No free ad-supported tier—most expensive entry point at $9.99/month (with ads) or $19.99 (ad-free)
- Limited live sports content compared to competitors; no major sports leagues
Peacock
5 pros2 cons
Pros
- Free ad-supported tier with 7,000+ titles—no subscription required
- Extensive live sports: Premier League (200+ matches/season), Olympics, WWE, NFL playoff games, and PGA Tour
- 15,000+ total titles including reality TV, late-night NBC shows, and legacy content
- Premium tier at $11.99/month ad-free—$8 cheaper than HBO Max
- Simultaneous stream support available on all paid tiers
Cons
- Original content underperforms in prestige awards (12 Emmy wins in 2024 vs HBO's 35)
- Free tier has significant limitations: lower video quality (up to 720p), reduced catalog, and ad load of 4-5 minutes per hour
Frequently Asked Questions
Peacock dominates in live sports with Premier League soccer (200+ matches per season), WWE, Olympics, NFL playoff games, and PGA Tour coverage. HBO Max offers only sports documentaries and limited sports programming. If live sports matter to you, Peacock is the clear choice.
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