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PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player vs SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green

PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player specs

PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player
 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

SMART

SMART

Smart TV services: – Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer
– Streaming: Netflix, Amazon Video
– App store: Panasonic app store
– Full web browser
– Social media: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter

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

PLAYER

Screen mirroring: Yes

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

Blu-ray profile: Profile 2.0

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

3D compatible: Yes

Blu-ray profile: Profile 1.1/2.0

2D to 3D conversion: Yes

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)

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: BD-ROM, FULL HD 3D, BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, BDAV, BDMV
– DVD: DVD, DVD-R*1, DVD-R DL*1, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD Video, DVD+R*1, +R DL*1, +RW
– CD: CD, CD-R, -RW, CD-DA

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

Supported file formats: FLAC, WAV, AAC, WMA, MP3, ALAC, DSD, AVCHD, Xvid, MKV, JPEG, MPO

AV FUNCTIONS
AV FUNCTIONS

Supported audio file formats: – AIFF
– FLAC
– ALAC

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby TrueHD
– Dolby Digital Plus
– DTS-HD Master Audio
– DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Audio processing: – Dolby True HD
– Dolby Digital

Video features: Deep Colour Output

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

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

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

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Outputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1

Outputs: – HDMI x 1
– Co-axial x 1

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Ethernet: Yes

Ethernet: Yes

DLNA: Yes

DLNA: Yes

USB: USB x 1

USB: USB x 1

GENERAL

GENERAL

Power consumption: – On mode: 17 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

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

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Panasonic DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player
– AC power cable

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

Dimensions: 43 x 415 x 182 mm (H x W x D)

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

Boxed dimensions: 80 x 45 x 27 mm (H x W x D)

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

Weight: 1.2 kg

Weight: 0.9 kg

Boxed weight: 1.8 kg

Boxed weight: 1.4 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £99

Price: £119

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player 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 PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player, 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 Panasonic and Sony, the average was £378.99 for Panasonic, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £4299/£13999 and minimum was £19.99/£7.49

Price analysis of PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player

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

  • PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player
  • Plays Blu-ray discs / DVDs with upscaling
  • Catch-up TV & Streaming
  • WiFi / Ethernet
  • Get immersed in old favourites and new HD movies with your Panasonic DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player, featuring 4k upscaling, a range of great apps and a web browser.More content via one deviceThis Panasonic BDT380 Blu-ray Player features smart technology to help you get the most out of your entertainment time. You can access the Panasonic App Store to download apps to enhance your device.Keep up with social media using the Facebook and Twitter apps, and make sure you don’t miss a moment of those favourite shows using catch-up from BBC iPlayer. Netflix opens up a world of TV shows and movies to enjoy on demand, and the YouTube apps lets you explore all kinds of videos, whether they’re trending clips or specialist pieces in your area of interest.Integrated WiFi and DLNAWith its built-in WiFi feature, the Panasonic BD-T380 can easily connect to your home wireless network. You won’t need any extra cables or a separate WiFi accessory. You’ll be guided through the automatic setup process, so you’ll be online in very little time.Thanks to its DLNA feature you can access other DLNA devices around your home to stream video, music or digital photos directly to your TV.Full HD 3D playback with 4k Ultra HD upscalingCapable of playing back Blu-rays in Full HD, the BD T380 also supports 3D discs, so if you’ve got a 3D TV you’ll be able to enjoy cinema-style entertainment with an extra level of lifelike depth.The device also offers 4k upscaling, meaning it can enhance your 3D Full HD experience by improving Full HD content to near-Ultra HD resolution. If you’ve got a 4k TV, you can treat your eyes to outstanding picture quality from your existing Blu-ray discs.Special and essential connectionsWith Miracast (via WiFi Direct) you’ll be able to mirror whatever you’re looking at on your compatible Android smartphone or tablet on your TV screen. Enjoy photos, movies, music and Android Apps in large scale and share content easily with friends and family.The device has HDMI and optical connections to help you hook up with essential AV devices without a hitch. There’s a USB port too, which is ideal for viewing and accessing all kinds of files from a USB memory stick or external hard drive.Using the internet, BD Live delivers additional content related to whichever disc you’re watching. This could be internet chats, chats with directors, internet games, downloadable featurettes, quizzes, and movie trailers, so you’ll get more from each piece of entertainment.Round out your home viewing experience with the Panasonic DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player.
  • Product codes: 5025232837946
  • 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 PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player or SONY BDP-S6700 Smart Blu-ray & DVD Player, Green?

There are obviously a number of differences between PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player 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 £99 cost of PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player 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 PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player 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 PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player 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.



PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player



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