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Antennas Direct ClearStream 2MAX

Ranked #6 in TV Antennas

554 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Digital Trends-recommended outdoor-capable mid-ranger. Solid, but the Bowtie matches or beats it for less in most attic installs.

Backed by one cited source so far - limited coverage

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Pros & cons

✓ Outdoor-capable mid-range option in the ClearStream line
✓ Recommended in Digital Trends' best HDTV antenna list
✓ Named among Consumer Reports' best HDTV antennas in its 2026 testing
✓ Simple dedicated dipole elements with nothing exotic to fail
✓ Indoor/outdoor/attic flexibility

✗ The 8-Element Bowtie matches or beats it for less in most attic installs
✗ Costs meaningfully more than the indoor picks for a use case fewer buyers have

The sources behind this ranking

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Qz Article

CR noted its tall figure-8 shape unfolds a pair of arms that pivot open and lock into place, making it one of the larger antennas tested and one of the few suited for both indoor and outdoor use, with better reception typically found outside. This unamplified model skips the need for an AC outlet and includes a tabletop stand for indoor use plus a nearly 2-foot adjustable pole and clamp for mounting outside. ClearStream claims a 60-mile reception range.

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It ranks #6 of 16 on our TV antennas tier list, in B tier. That placement rests on one cited source.

The 8-Element Bowtie matches or beats it for less in most attic installs. Costs meaningfully more than the indoor picks for a use case fewer buyers have.