Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 16, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Max at the tier that actually delivers 4K, which is what the cheaper plan does not.
Value for money5.5
Max at the tier that includes 4K.
$18.49 a month. The cheapest bundle in the same category is $6.99 ($11.5 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 7.9/10), that comes to 5.5 on value.
Content quality7.9
304 recommended titles, a serious catalog.
Carries 304 titles from our recommended list.
Apps and devices8.2
Solid app, available on 8 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.87 on iPhone and 4.78 on Android. Works on 8 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality10
4K included on the base plan.
Streams in 4K on the base plan.
If you’re looking to upgrade your ad-supported Max plan, you have two plans to choose from: Standard or Premium. Standard, currently $18.49/month, lets you watch on 2 devices and download up to 30 titles, while Premium, currently $22.99/month, lets you watch on up to 4 devices and has virtually unlimited downloads. Both Standard and Premium feature live sports. So, along with Max Originals and content from HBO, Discovery, and CNN, expect to see live coverage of MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR games too. Max also has a dedicated section featuring March Madness every year.
HBO Max Standard or Premium carries 5+ channels, including HBO, HBO 2, HBO Comedy, HBO Signature, HBO Zone.
If you're looking to upgrade your ad-supported Max plan, you have two plans to choose from: Standard or Premium. Standard, currently $16.99/month, lets you watch on 2 devices and download up to 30 titles, while Premium, currently $20.99/month, lets you watch on up to 4 devices and has virtually unlimited downloads. Both Standard and Premium feature live sports. So, along with Max Originals and content from HBO, Discovery, and CNN, expect to see live coverage of MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR games too. Max also has a dedicated section featuring March Madness every year.
How much does HBO Max Standard or Premium cost?
HBO Max Standard or Premium starts at $18.49/month. Plans range from $18.49 to $22.99/month.
Does HBO Max Standard or Premium have a free trial?
HBO Max Standard or Premium does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does HBO Max Standard or Premium include?
HBO Max Standard or Premium carries 5 channels, including HBO, HBO 2, HBO Comedy, HBO Signature, HBO Zone.
What devices support HBO Max Standard or Premium?
HBO Max Standard or Premium is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox.
Can I cancel HBO Max Standard or Premium anytime?
HBO Max Standard or Premium is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is HBO Max Standard or Premium worth it?
If you're looking to upgrade your ad-supported Max plan, you have two plans to choose from: Standard or Premium. Standard, currently $16.99/month, lets you watch on 2 devices and download up to 30 titles, while Premium, currently $20.99/month, lets you watch on up to 4 devices and has virtually unlimited downloads. Both Standard and Premium feature live sports. So, along with Max Originals and content from HBO, Discovery, and CNN, expect to see live coverage of MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR games too. Max also has a dedicated section featuring March Madness every year.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.