Experts recommend Sony BDP-S3700 more than LG BP350
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony BDP-S3700 over LG BP350, but both Blu-ray Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony BDP-S3700 received 3 recommendations: from Fix the Photo (29 Dec 2024), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) and CNET (16 Dec 2023). By contrast, LG BP350 received only 1 recommendation from The Master Switch (3 May 2021).
Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | TechRadar ![]() | Fix the Photo ![]() | Wirecutter ![]() | The Master Switch ![]() | What Hi-Fi ![]() | IndieWire ![]() | CNET ![]() | Digital Trends ![]() | The Techlounge ![]() | Crutchfield ![]() |
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8 | -1 | $85 | ![]() The Sony BDP-S3700 is a versatile and high-quality Blu-ray player that offers impressive picture and audio quality, HDR support, and a range of connectivity options, making it ideal for enhancing the home entertainment experience. | - | 5 | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
33 | N/A | $140 | ![]() The LG BP350 is a budget-friendly Blu-ray player with good upscaling performance, built-in Wi-Fi, and support for various disc formats and online streaming services. | - | - | - | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 May 2021
The Master Switch ranked Sony BDP-S3700 as #3 and LG BP350 as #14
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 15 Sony BDP-S3700 Best Blu-ray Player for Streaming... ... ... #14 out of 15 LG BP350 ... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 29 Dec 2024
Fix the Photo ranked Sony BDP-S3700 as #5
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 11 Sony BDP-S3700 Compact design... ... ... Source: fixthephoto.com - On 16 Dec 2023
CNET ranked Sony BDP-S3700 as #2
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 4 Sony BDP-S3700 Best 1080p Blu-ray player... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com
After counting and adding up the 65 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony BDP-S3700 outranks LG BP350. This is not to say that LG BP350 is a bad option. Like Sony BDP-S3700, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | TechRadar ![]() | Fix the Photo ![]() | Wirecutter ![]() | The Master Switch ![]() | What Hi-Fi ![]() | IndieWire ![]() | CNET ![]() | Digital Trends ![]() | The Techlounge ![]() | Crutchfield ![]() |
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| - | $390 | ![]() 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. | - | - | 1 | 12 | - | 3 | - | 3 | 7 | 1 |
2 | - | $275 | ![]() 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. | - | 2 | - | 7 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - |
3 | - | $189 | ![]() 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. |
2 | 7 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | ![]() 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. | 6 | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 2
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 80 |
Average score based on 5 reviews | 73 |
Lowest score by CNET | 68 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Inexpensive price point.
- Capable of fine image quality.
- Sluggish load times.
- Missing advanced connections and casting capabilities.
Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 3
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 5 reviews | 100 |
Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Impressive picture quality, with good handling of blacks and whites, crispness in details, and smooth motion.
- Good upscaling of video, making DVDs still watchable.
- Clear and detailed midrange vocals in sound, with a spacious and well-organized sound field.
- Built-in streaming apps, including PlayStation Now for streaming games, and Miracast function for mirroring smartphone screens.
- Settings to reduce video noise and improve image quality.
- Sony players tend to prioritize sharpness over color, which may not be to everyone's taste.
- Sound lacks a truly dynamic and authoritative performance.
- PlayStation Now may experience lag and is not as good as a dedicated console.
- Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB has a more energetic sonic character and better timing.
- The product is a bundle of 1 LG BP350 Blu-ray Disc & DVD Player and 1 Alphasonik HDMI Cable
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