The idea behind Sky Glass is to combine a display, sound system and streaming software into one package, greatly simplifying the TV buying experience. The second generation of Glass, Sky Glass 2, incorporates some nice upgrades, including a brighter display, wider viewing angle and richer audio quality. The question is, should you choose it over Sky’s more traditional Sky Q satellite streaming box?

Keep reading to discover all the biggest differences between Sky Glass 2 and Sky Q, or learn how the original Sky Glass compared to Sky Q.

Which option offers better value will likely depend on whether or not you already have a TV.

Sky Glass 2 launched on February 12 2025 with prices starting at £14/month for the 43-inch model, £19/month for the 55-inch model and £24/month for the 65-inch model.

You’ll also want to pick up a TV subscription on top of this. The Sky Essential TV pack lets you view 100+ channels (including Sky Atlantic, Netflix and Discovery+) and costs £15/month. There’s also Sky Ultimate TV, which includes all of the above and more (such as Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime, Sky History and Sky Showcase). This plan starts at £22/month.