Although I agree that from a build and stability point of view, the Vu+ Solo2 is a better box, I have to disagree with picture quality being better. On my UHD LG running in HD mode, the Zgemma-Star 2s gives decidedly better definition, particularly with SD Transmissions Upscaled. I've tried playing with installing the Video Enhancer Plugin on the Vu, but just doesn't quite get there. So until I find a way of improving the Vu definition, as it has an internal HDD, I've connected 1 LNB to the Zgemma and use that for viewing and the other LNB to the Vu+ Solo2 for recording.