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SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold vs SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green

SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold specs

SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold
 SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green specs

SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green
Type: Blu-ray player

Type: Blu-ray & DVD player

PLAYER

SMART

Region/Zone: – DVD: Region 2
– Blu-ray: Region B

Smart TV services: – Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer, My5
– Streaming: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sony Entertainment Network, PlayStation Now
– Social media: YouTube, Facebook

Blu-ray profile: BD-ROM

Screen mirroring: Yes

3D compatible: Yes

PLAYER
Readable discs: – Blu-Ray: Ultra HD Blu-ray, BD-ROM, Stereoscopic 3D (profile 5)
– DVD: DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R Dual Layer
– CD: CD (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW

Supported file formats: – Video: MPEG, MPG, MKV, Vob, PS, TS, Mts, AVC, Xvid, WMV9, AVC HD, Motion JPEG, Mov, VC1
– Audio: AAC, HEAAC v.1 / v.2 / level2, WMA9 Standard, LPCM, DSD, DSD – DSDIFF, FLAC, MP3, AIFF, ALAC, Dolby Digital, WMA10 Pro, Vorbis
– Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG, MPO MPF 3D, BMP

Region/Zone: – DVD: Region 2
– Blu-ray: Region B

AV FUNCTIONS

Blu-ray profile: Profile 1.1/2.0

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: BD-ROM, BD-Live
– DVD: DVD, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD-R(2), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD+R(2)
– CD: CD-R, CD-RW, SA-CD(CD Only), CD(CD-DA)

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Supported file formats: – Audio: MP3, AAC, HEAAC v.1/v.2, WMA9 Standard, LPCM, FLAC, DSD-DSDIFF, DSC, AIFF, ALAC, WMA10 Pro, Vorbis, Monkeys Audio
– Video: DVD Camcorder 8cm, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, Xvid, WMV9, AVCHD, MPEG-1 Video, PS,TS, MPEG-4, AVC, VC1, Motion JPEG, AAC
– Image: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP

Audio features: – Dolby Atmos
– Dolby TrueHD bit-stream out

AV FUNCTIONS
Audio processing: – Dolby True HD
– Digital Music Enhancer

Video features: – Deep colour (12-bit)
– 24p True Cinema

Supported audio file formats: – AIFF
– FLAC
– ALAC

Upscaling capabilities: Upscales to 4K Ultra HD

Audio processing: – Dolby True HD
– Dolby Digital

4K Ultra HD playback: Yes

Video features: – Super Scaler Precions CinemaHD
– Triuminos colour
– 24P True Cinema

HDR: HDR10

Upscaling capabilities: – Upscales to Full HD
– Upscales to 4k Ultra HD

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Outputs: HDMI x 1

Outputs: – HDMI x 1
– Co-axial x 1

WiFi: No

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

USB: USB x 1

Ethernet: Yes

GENERAL

DLNA: Yes

USB: USB x 1

Power consumption: – On mode: 15 W
– Standby: 0.35 W

GENERAL
Colour: Black

Box contents: – Sony UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player
– Remote control
– AAA batteries x 2
– User manual

Power consumption: – On mode: 12 W
– Standby: 0.25 W

Dimensions: 45 x 320 x 212 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Black

Weight: 1.4 kg

Box contents: – SONY BDPS6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player
– Remote control
– User manual

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Dimensions: 39 x 255 x 192 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 70 x 275 x 290 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 0.9 kg

Boxed weight: 1.4 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £159

Price: £119

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.6 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold or SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 31 products in the same category as SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold, which is the Blu-ray and DVD players category. Of these 31 products the average price was £140.38, the most expensive was £429 and the cheapest was just £19.99. We then looked at the price of the 31 in the same as the SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green, which of course the average was £140.38, top price was £429 and cheapest £19.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Sony, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £13999/£13999 and minimum was £7.49/£7.49

Price analysis of SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold

Price analysis of SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green

  • SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold
  • Plays 4K Blu-ray discs / DVDs
  • HDR: HDR10
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Top features: – Ultra HD playback offers an incredibly detailed viewing experience – 4K upscaling lets you watch your classic movies in better quality than ever before – Dolby Atmos compatibility means you can enjoy cinematic audio, whatever you watch Ultra HD playback Make movies at home more cinematic with the Sony UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player. Able to play 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, you’ll love watching the latest films and box sets with a superb resolution, showing gorgeous detail with every pixel. It brings out the best in your movies, with rich colours and brightness that bring all kinds of content to life. Don’t have an HDR screen? No problem. The Sony UBPX500 Blu-ray Player uses a clever algorithm to adjust HDR content for non HDR televisions. That means you’ll get a wider range of colour, along with the brightest and darkest shades in the same frame. 4K upscaling No need to re-purchase your favourite DVDs in Blu-ray form. The Sony X500 will upscale your old movies to Ultra HD resolution, so you can see those action sequences and plot twists in four times the quality. So, dust off those discs and enjoy those classic films all over again. You may even discover new details. Dolby Atmos Enjoy immersive sound to make that blockbuster experience even better. With Dolby Atmos, the Sony X500B takes your audio three-dimensional, placing you at the centre of the action and pulling you into the dialogue and soundtrack. Simply hook up your compatible sound bar or home theatre kit, and get ready to hear and feel every layer of sound loud and clear.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup. Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 4548736081048
  • SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green
  • Plays Blu-ray discs / DVDs with upscaling
  • Catch-up TV & Streaming
  • WiFi / Ethernet
  • Enjoy over 300 online apps for catch-up TV like BBC iPlayer, as well as your favourite films in HD with the Sony BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player. Clearer images with Full HD Perfect for enjoying your favourite films in full high definition, the BDP-S6700 lets you view the latest Blu-ray discs with deep colours and crisp image clarity.The BDP-S6700 also up-scales standard definition DVDs to near HD resolution, allowing you to get the most out of all the classics. Triluminos colour Showcasing rich colours and true-to-life tones, the Triluminos technology features a wider spectrum of colours than standard displays, for a more vivid viewing experience.Designed to make green, red and blue tones pop in brighter hues, the Sony BDP-S6700 also makes faces clearer and landscapes pop, enhancing each shot from your favourite films. Reliable sharing and streaming Prefer to stream movies and TV shows from Netflix or the iPlayer? Enjoy smooth, fast browsing with maximum strength Wi-Fi that is boosted with a multi-antenna design for reliability. Making it easier to stream and transfer music, films and photos, the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is an industry-wide standard for sharing data over a home network. Wireless screen mirroring From displaying your holiday photos to searching for the next film to watch, screen mirroring with Miracast technology is designed with your ease in mind.Wirelessly mirror the screen of your Android smartphone or tablet to the BDP-S6700 for video streaming and image display with friends and family. TV SideView app Keep on track of your favourite shows, search for specific media and set bookmarks for unmissable shows from your phone or tablet with the TV SideView app.With access to the full range of apps on the BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player, the SideView app offers you a complete overview of content available so that you can prioritise shows and films as you wish. Wide codec support Enjoy all your favourite videos, songs and photos from USB drives with the BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player.Supporting a wide range of video, container and audio codecs (including .mkv and High-resolution audio), it’s easier than ever to transfer and showcase your media, without having to worry about the formatting. Don’t forget your HDMI cables Check out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new TV has a perfect picture with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables, which have a lifetime warranty. Designed for modern life, you can quickly and simply find apps, enjoy your favourite media and browse for a film with the 4k upscaling and Full HD imagery of the Sony BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player.
  • Product codes: 4548736013438

What’s better SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold or SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold and SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £159 cost of SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold is closer to the expectation you had than the £119 pricep point of SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold and SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Blu-ray and DVD players as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY UBP-X500 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold



Rating:
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