15 of the best indoor antennas for cutting the cable cord forever

The is a flat panel antenna that sets the standard for the rest of the antennas going forward in terms of just how functional they can be. The antenna is easy to set up since it can be mounted on the wall, behind the TV, or on a window. Just make sure it’s getting as clear a signal as possible because that will get you the most over-the-air channels in full 1080p. But don’t worry, with a range of 50 miles, you don’t have to be right next to any broadcast towers.
Robert Abbott attests to its quality on Amazon:

This does exactly as it said. Used for spare TV and works really well. Did not have to use the booster as the direct cable does the job perfectly. The antenna itself comes with a self adhesive sticker on the rear so you can stick it anywhere within reason.

If you’re looking for a little more flexibility, Mujay might be just the antenna. The double-sided antenna is similar to the VICTONY antenna in that it can be mounted by simply placing it behind the TV, on the wall, or on a nearby window. After mounting, set the antenna to either 0-35 miles or 35-80 miles to bring in the most channels. Just keep in mind that if your TV doesn’t have an HDTV tuner, you’ll need a digital converter to make sure the signal is coming through properly. It’s also often on sale, making it an even more affordable option.
Barbara can attest to the quality of this antenna:

Super reception with your HD Digital Antenna. Could not believe the quality from a indoor antenna. I think you have the best one on the market. Plan to tell my family about your product.Great design! Shipping was fast got it couple days.

While it doesn’t have as far a range as some of the other antennas mentioned, this ANTOP antenna can provide one of the cleanest signals. Once set up, it can be configured to optimize signal strength based on distance. On top of that, it can filter out 3G and 4G signals so there is less “noise” in the TV signal.
David Laughrun had a short and to-the-point review of this antenna, saying:

I’ve used a digital antenna for years but wanted an upgrade. This one get about 1/3 more channels than my old one. The setup was dead easy.

The is one of the most flexible offerings out there. It can work as an indoor antenna, but there won’t be a drop in performance if you set it up outdoors or on an RV.  This will ensure that, no matter where you are or how you find yourself there, you’ll be able to bring TV anywhere.
Tim M. expressed her happiness with the ANTV antenna on Amazon, saying:

I bought a 360 degree antenna earlier this year that did not work too well . I live in the county in the middle of eight towers but they are are kinda spread out in three different directions . Three channels would not come in and seven channels were breaking up real bad. with this new 360 degree antenna I am gitting all of those channels and all the others I was already receiving . Now I get thirty channels and they are perfactly clear. For an antenna the size of a dinner plate it does a great job.

Next, there’s the U Must Have HD Antenna for $69.95 (often on sale for as low as $27). It works much like the aforementioned antennas with mounting and scanning for channels. However, when it comes to picture quality, it really shines. As long as you can bring in the best signal within 80 miles, this antenna can output at 4K. Now you obviously need a 4K TV in order to handle that kind of picture quality, but that speaks to the quality that antennas are capable of today.
April sings the praises of this antenna, saying:

I LOVE my new antenna! I recently cancelled my cable due to my household being reduced to a one-income household and not being able to afford monthly cable bills. The picture is perfectly clear and I get the local stations. This is perfect and I am so happy with my purchase!

antenna is not only fit for a TV, but for the whole house. It might be one of the bigger antennas on this list, but don’t let that deter you. While most antennas are for one TV, this offering is capable of servicing multiple TVs. This eliminates the needs for several antennas and can save you more in the long run. And while it works perfectly fine indoors, if you need to place it outside, ANTOP’s antenna is weather resistant.
David Jennings gave the ANTOP antenna a positive review, saying:

The antenna seems well-made and it works. I tried it initially indoors on the first floor. I wasn’t expecting too much, as the TV stations are around 50 miles away. I only got a few stations set up this way. It makes a difference where in the room the antenna is located. Sitting in a window that faces the direction of the TV stations is the place to start. Or maybe in an attic. This antenna is also designed for outdoor use. I mounted it outside on an eave-mounted TV mast. If you have a mounting mast, it is VERY easy to install.

The is a single-TV setup, but it makes up for it by packing in lots of power. This 5002H antenna can potentially pull in over 100 channels with 4K quality in the right circumstances.
But don’t take my word for it, M. Lee swears by it as well:

Awesome! I’m picking up over 160 channels now. It’s power by USB, so if your TV has USB port, you won’t need another power brick that stays on all the time.

If you’re looking for something with a little more range, the is a good place to start. While at first glance the antenna looks like something meant for the roof, it works perfectly fine indoors. In fact, the 2V eliminates some concerns with foliage and building materials that could weaken the signal for other antennas. On the downside, the size can make it a little tricky to figure out where it could go without being a hinderance.
User BrewCrewJake on Amazon attested to its quality:

So happy with this purchase and excited about finally cutting the cord from sattelite and cable. This product was extremely easy to install and tied right into the existing infrastructure in my home. I live 25 miles from the broadcast station in a housing development so I was worried about interference but everything worked great.

If you want a power upgrade from the ClearStream 2V, there’s the . The mantra with this antenna is simple: bigger is better. Because of that, the range is bumped up to 70 miles and the antenna is 4K-ready out of the box. Unfortunately, that will make setup a bit harder because of the bigger size, but given its improved performance over its counterpart, that definitely makes up for it.
Robert J. Bossio vouched for the ClearStream 4 HDTV with his review, saying:

The ClearStream 4 antenna brings all the local channels clearly. I’m about 60+ miles from the nearest broadcast antenna. In fact, if you use those website that tell you what channels you can get, my address always comes up with nothing but this antenna brings in a consistent nice picture on all channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, etc.).

is one step up (or 20 miles, to be exact) from its 60-mile version. Unlike ClearStream antennas, ANTOP’s antenna design is a little sleeker and smaller, making placement less of an issue. It also has some of the best features found in the other ANTOP antennas. That includes 3G/4G filtering to reduce noise and the ability to use it with an RV, should you decide to hit the road.
Just see what JC had to say about it on Amazon:

I am an electrical engineer and a long time ham radio enthusiast. As such, I’ve studied, built and measured a lot of antennas in my life. When I first opened the box, I knew this was going to be a good one. You can tell that it is designed more like a professional grade communications antenna than your typical cheap consumer grade TV antenna.

The upper echelon of antennas starts with the . It boasts lots of features like a 70-mile range, and is 4K ready out of the box. But where this antenna really shines is in its design, which allows for multi-directional signal pickups. The bracket allows for both sides to be adjusted to catch multiple signals, if possible, which will only help with channel clarity and numbers.
Rich voiced his pleasure with the 8 Element in his review, saying:

We needed to cover over 90 degrees of the sky to pull in ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, Independent stations and side channels such as COZI, Comet, ThisTV, ION, CW and more. The way OTA digital works, it can break up into pixels frequently unless you get a consistently strong signal.

Another option from ClearStream is their . While at first glance it doesn’t seem all that different from the ClearStream 4, the big advantage comes from its design. Like the 8 Element, the 4V leans into multi-directional signal pickup. And as established, this makes for better signals, especially with its 70-mile range.
Rachel gave the antenna a positive review on Amazon, saying:

I returned several before I tried this ClearStream 4V. This time, however, I did pair my antenna with an amplifier. Now I’m not sure if that actually made a difference, but I was finally picking up some channels so I didn’t want to mess with it anymore! I am getting 16 digital channels, which I know isn’t much compared to what most people are able to pick up, but given the fact that I live in the middle of no where (we don’t even have cell phone service at home), I am happy.

ClearStream’s final entry is the , which is an improvement on the 4V when it comes to range and general setup. Quality-wise, this offers what you’d expect from the previous ClearStream antennas with a 70- mile range and 4K capability. That said, the 4MAX is able to bump up the range a bit in the right conditions. And it does use a more streamlined design over the 4V, making the overall setup much easier and saving a bit of space.
John Peter vouches for the antenna on Amazon, stating:

We’ve been running a couple of amplified blade antennas in our house prior to getting this. They worked, but were susceptible to weather and foliage interference. This antenna, mounted in our attic, produces a much better signal, amplified, than the the ones we had stuck to our walls.

The antenna is easily the most powerful of all the ANTOP antennas listed, and it has a price to match. It features a 70-mile range with a 4G filter for noise. On top of that, this is one of the better antennas for a multi-TV household. And while it’s on the bigger side, its power makes up for it.
Theresa Pardo spoke about her positive experience on Amazon:

Installed outside on my existing tv tower. I live in Ohio between Cleveland and Toledo. Toledo towers are 40-50 miles to the west and Cleveland towers are 50-60 miles to the east. My wife is originally from the Cleveland area and wanted to have the ability to receive the Cleveland channels. Although this antenna is multidirectional, I mounted it facing east (towards Cleveland). It came with enough cable to run down tv tower into my basement. I then unhooked the direct cable from the splitter that runs to 3 tv’s. Each tv had a dvr so I also unhooked each extra cable to those. I then turned on each tv and did the channel search. I get a total of 53 channels.

Easily the most powerful antenna on this list, the is able to pick up signals within 100 miles. Granted, that does rely on the best setup, but that still impressive in comparison to the other antennas on the market. It’s also a 4K-ready antenna that can hook up to multiple TVs, which really justifies the price.
Amazon user Del attests to the antenna:

This has got to be one of the best if not the best antenna on the market. After much study and research I decided on the Marathon and have not been disappointed at all. Once installed on my chimney top and the best direction determined I now have a clearer and sharper picture than ever with TWC digital. Unbelievably clear!