Peacock
Premium $10.99 / Premium Plus $16.99 per mo
HBO Max
Ads $10.99 / Ad-free $18.49 / Premium $22.99 per mo
Peacock leans on NBC shows, live sports like the Premier League and WWE, and next-day network TV, and it is cheaper at the entry tier. HBO Max leans on prestige HBO dramas, Max Originals, and recent Warner films. Peacock wins on live sports and value; HBO Max wins on per-title quality.
Pick Peacock if you want NBC and Bravo shows, live sports like the Premier League and WWE, and next-day network TV at a lower price.
Pick HBO Max if you prioritize prestige HBO dramas and recent Warner movies, and want a dedicated 4K tier.
Peacock and HBO Max are both mid-priced streamers tied to major studios, but they specialize differently. Peacock is NBCUniversal: NBC and Bravo shows, next-day network TV, live news, and live sports including Premier League soccer and WWE. HBO Max is prestige and recency: HBO's acclaimed dramas, Max Originals, and Warner Bros. films after their theatrical run.
On price, Peacock is $10.99 (Premium, with ads) or $16.99 (Premium Plus, mostly ad-free with downloads). HBO Max is $10.99 with ads, $18.49 ad-free, and $22.99 for 4K Premium. So their entry tiers match, while HBO Max's ad-free tiers cost more. The choice is mostly live sports and value (Peacock) versus prestige TV and films (HBO Max).
We compare content focus, price, live sports, originals, and which to keep.
| Quick facts | Peacock | HBO Max |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | Premium $10.99/mo | Ads $10.99/mo |
| Ad-free plan | Premium Plus $16.99/mo | Ad-free $18.49/mo |
| Live sports | Premier League, WWE | Limited |
| Signature content | NBC, live sports | Prestige HBO + Warner films |
| Best for | Sports + value | Prestige TV |
Each row reflects the feature on each product's current public release.
| Feature | P Peacock | H HBO Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-supported tier | Yes | Yes |
| Mostly ad-free upper tier | Premium Plus | Ad-free / Premium |
| Live sports | Premier League, WWE | Limited |
| Next-day network TV | NBC | No |
| Prestige adult originals | Good | Best-in-class |
| Recent theatrical films | Universal films | Warner films |
| 4K tier | Limited | Premium $22.99 |
| Offline downloads | Premium Plus | Yes |
Pricing and features change often. Always verify the current details on each product's official site. Last reviewed 2026-06-22.
Things neither product's marketing page leads with.
Peacock wins on live sports and value; HBO Max wins on per-title prestige and recent films.
Their entry tiers match at $10.99, but HBO Max's ad-free and 4K tiers cost more.
Both are rotation-friendly, so many people subscribe seasonally around specific shows or sports.
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