Experts prefer LG BP175 over Sony BDP-S1700
On 7 Sep 2024 (1 month ago) we went through 65 Blu-ray Player expert endorsements .
Currently, LG BP175 received 2 endorsements from The Techlounge (7 Jan 2023) and Digital Trends (23 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Sony BDP-S1700 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | The Techlounge  | Crutchfield  | Wirecutter  | The Master Switch  | What Hi-Fi  | IndieWire  | CNET  | Digital Trends  | Fix the Photo  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | -5 | $130 |  LG BP175 The LG BP175 Blu-ray player is a good option for those who want a basic player that can upgrade non-4K content to higher definition and dynamic range, with good audio output and a user-friendly interface, and the ability to play media files from a USB flash drive. | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $68 |  Sony BDP-S1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Jan 2023 The Techlounge ranked LG BP175 as #4
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 LG BP175 It Just Works!... ... ... Source: www.thetechlounge.com - On 23 Mar 2024 Digital Trends ranked LG BP175 as #5
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 LG BP175 The best Blu-ray player on a budgetSource: www.digitaltrends.com
As can be seen below, LG BP175 is mentioned by key experts in Sep 2024, while Sony BDP-S1700 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | The Techlounge | Crutchfield | Wirecutter | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | IndieWire | CNET | Digital Trends | Fix the Photo | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $404 |  Panasonic UB820 The Panasonic UB820 is a highly recommended Blu-ray player with exceptional picture quality, good audio capabilities, a variety of connectivity options, and additional features like streaming services and voice control. | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | - |
| 2 | - | $248 |  Sony UBP-X800M2 The Sony UBP-X800M2 is a high-quality Blu-ray player that delivers exceptional picture and audio quality, with excellent HDR support, multi-channel audio output, and versatile connectivity options. | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  XBox Series X The Xbox Series X is a top-notch gaming console with excellent picture and audio quality, smooth gameplay, and a comprehensive range of connectivity options, making it a great choice for gamers and entertainment enthusiasts. | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $178 |  Sony UBP-X700 The Sony UBP-X700 is a highly rated and versatile 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player that offers excellent upscaling, HDR support, multi-format disc playback, and a range of connectivity options and streaming services. | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 7 | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
Total expert reviews: 1
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 0
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 0
| Highest score by reviewguidelines.com | 93 |
| Average score based on 3 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Digital Trends | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- This bundle comes with a 6' HDMI cable
- Blu-ray & DVD playback - make the most of your HDTV: Blu-ray Disc playback delivers exceptional Full HD 1080p video performance Along with stunning high-definition sound. Lag Blu-ray players Also play DVDs, so there is no need to replace your old DVD collection. Not only that, DVD up-scaling delivers exceptional image quality with 1080p up scaling via HDMI
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From Seller:
- SONY USA AUTHORIZED - Includes Full SONY USA COVERAGE
- Sony BDP-S1700 Streaming Blu-ray Disc Player
- Stream from 300+ services, play PlayStation Now games and Blu-ray Disc movies all from one device. Upscale content to near HD quality with premium sound. Quickly load and start Blu-ray and DVD discs faster than ever and share photos, videos or music.
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