Experts prefer Sony BDP-S3700 over Sony BDP-S1700
On 9 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 65 Blu-ray Player expert endorsements .
Currently, Sony BDP-S3700 received 3 endorsements from Fix the Photo (29 Dec 2024), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) and CNET (16 Dec 2023). Meanwhile, Sony BDP-S1700 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | TechRadar  | Fix the Photo  | Wirecutter  | The Master Switch  | What Hi-Fi  | IndieWire  | CNET  | Digital Trends  | The Techlounge  | Crutchfield  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | -1 | $75 |  Sony BDP-S3700 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 | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $73 |  Sony BDP-S1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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 3 May 2021 The Master Switch ranked Sony BDP-S3700 as #3
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 15 Sony BDP-S3700 Best Blu-ray Player for Streaming... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.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
As can be seen below, Sony BDP-S3700 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Sony BDP-S1700 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | TechRadar | Fix the Photo | Wirecutter | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | IndieWire | CNET | Digital Trends | The Techlounge | Crutchfield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $386 |  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. | - | - | 1 | 12 | - | 3 | - | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $298 |  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. | - |
2 | - | 7 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $200 |  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. | 2 | 7 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | 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. | 6 | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - |
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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 |
Expert reviews [5]
Total 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 |
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