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The Sony BDP-S550 is priced reasonably at $500 and it's widely available. Though it's far from a limited edition, its quality in its presentation may knock the PS3 off the block as the raining king of Blu-ray. It meets the latest Blu-ray model requirement...
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To call the Sony BDP-S550 a budget Blu-ray player would be doing it a disservice to its myriad features, but what else do you call a Blu-ray player that costs around £250?Surprisingly, for the price, it looks and feels the crackers, mimicking some of S...
Awesome picture quality, whether upscaling or direct from Bluray disc.
The remote controlisn't exactly in keeping with the aesthetics.
The Sony BDP-S550 is a pretty formidable Blu-ray player at a pretty formidable price point. Picture quality's not half bad either!To call the Sony BDP-S550 a budget Blu-ray player would be doing it a disservice to its myriad features, but what else do...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2017-03-01 09:11:40
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A Blu-ray Profile 2.0 player supporting BD-ROM/R/RE, AVC-HD and almost all flavours of DVD and CD. Internal HD sound decoding for 7.1 channel analogue output and digital up to DTS-HD Master Audio via HDMI. The goodFor literally years, the only budget B...
For literally years, the only budget Blu-ray player worth buying came with controllers, a Cell processor and hard drive. Finally, Sony has crafted a player that kicks the PS3 back into the bedroom where it belongs. From its six-second boot-up (even better...
The backlit remote control will freak out your cat – it’s just a shade too ‘Samsung’, if you get our meaning. We’re also considering introducing legislation at the next session of Parliament to force manufacturers to just thr...
An impressive and affordable introduction to the world of Blu-ray – only home cinema freaks will need to spend more.Sony BDP-S550 is tagged with Sony BDP-S550, Sony and Blu-Ray player. Select a tag (Sony BDP-S550, for example) to find everything on...
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The Sony BDP-S550 is a fully featured Blu-ray player with a wide array of ports and good image quality when playing Blu-ray discs and upscaled DVDs. Its main point of difference with sub-$500 Blu-ray players is its 7.1-channel analog outputs — you will need to decide if you think that this is worth the extra $150 you will pay to get the BDP-S550. Stylistically speaking, the Sony BDP-S550 looks slightly dull. A mostly plastic fascia and top-plate have a dull-blue hue, with the middle of the face...
Excellent Blu-ray image quality, 7.1-channel analog output, BD-Live ready...
USB port can’t be used for playing media, DVD upscaling makes edges fuzzy...
The Sony BDP-S550 is a good product but its relatively high cost means that unless you need the 7.1-channel analog output the competition offers better value...
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Given that Sony pioneered the Blu-ray format, youd expect it to have some pretty formidable hi-def resources at its disposal.Theres the ubiquitous PlayStation 3 and entry-level BDP-S350 just to name a couple, but now its time to cast an inquisitive...
Solid, attractive design. Great Blu-ray picture. Good DVD upscaler. Easy to use...
Could sound bolder in the bass...
Another attractive Blu-ray deck thats among the best in its class...
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We know that a lot of important and interesting stuff has gone down since December last year, but consider this: the BDP-S550 is an old hand at reviews, having been tested in that issue, and back then it cost £350.Barely half a year on, it's more than...
Attractive styling, great Bluray picture, good upscaler, easy to use, price...
Bass could sound meatier...
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bluray-players.net Updated: 2017-03-01 09:11:40
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The Sony Playstation 3 is a popular choice among gamers because it also doubles as a Blu-ray player as well, but people that cannot afford the price and do not need a gaming console can always opt for a more affordable and dedicated Blu-ray player like...
Till the arrival of the new BDP-S560, the Sony BDP-S550 is pretty much the older brother of the BDP-S360 that doesn’t add too much on the price tag and keeps the price lower than the PS3. What matters most is that the image quality delivers making it a...
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The Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player is put through the paces in this comprehensive review. Does it do enough to merit purchase for PS3 owners? Can you get the same features for less? Find out inside. Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player a PS3 Beater?The Sony BDP...
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televisions.com Updated: 2017-03-01 09:11:40
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We liked the full video adjustment options, BD-Live capabilities (with a supplied memory stick), and optional quick-start function. Overall, an excellent performance, but we would like to...
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electronicsme.com Updated: 2017-03-01 09:11:40
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Sony BDPS550 is Sony's top-of-the-line consumer model Blu Ray Disc Player. It is fully compatible with all of your existing DVDs. It features 1080p output for a true HD experience and 1080p upscaling, which converts your existing DVDs to 1080p. The uni...
The BDP-S550 is one of the best non-professional Blu Ray disc players on the market. Both audio and video outputs are high quality, and the number of output connections is unequaled in this class. When coupled with a good HDTV and surround system, you...
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It was only a matter of time before a Blu-ray player would come along that was really, truly blue in color. Not only is the Sony BDP-S550 blue, but it also actually backs up the striking color and slim body with cinema quality imaging from its 24p True...
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