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Excellent Blu-ray & DVD playback, Good selection of apps including Amazon and Netflix, Built-in WiFi, Good quality sound
Build Quality is average at best
The Sony BDP-S5500 Blu-ray player is built to a price point and you can see that in the size of the unit with no display on the front and a lack of on-player controls. It is also built of plastic and is light weight so lacks a feeling of solidity. However...
The Sony BDP-S5500 Blu-ray player offers excellent picture quality in a compact package. Streaming media is the prime focus, and users can assemble shortcuts the way they like for the first time on a Sony player. The ability to play PlayStation Now games
Compared with a Roku, the Sony is slow to load streaming apps. There are no display or playback controls on the unit itself. The Settings menu is sluggish
If you're looking for a streaming box that not only does Blu-ray movies but also plays games, then the Sony BDP-S550 is an absolute bargain...
Crisp, detailed picture, Punchy sound, Fast load times, Good interface,
Very little at this price,
For such a small box, there really is a lot to love in this Sony.From features to design and performance, it tops its Award-winning predecessor in every way. Budget Blu-ray players don't get much better than this...
The Sony BDP-S5500 Blu-ray player offers excellent picture quality in a compact package. Streaming media is the prime focus, and users can assemble shortcuts the way they like for the first time on a Sony player. The ability to play PlayStation Now games
Compared with a Roku, the Sony is slow to load streaming apps. There are no display or playback controls on the unit itself. The Settings menu is sluggish
If you're looking for a streaming box that not only does Blu-ray movies but also plays games, then the Sony BDP-S550 is an absolute bargain...
The Sony BDP-S5500 Blu-ray player offers excellent picture quality in a compact package. Streaming media is the prime focus, and users can assemble shortcuts the way they like for the first time on a Sony player. The ability to play PlayStation Now games
Compared with a Roku, the Sony is slow to load streaming apps. There are no display or playback controls on the unit itself. The Settings menu is sluggish
If you're looking for a streaming box that not only does Blu-ray movies but also plays games, then the Sony BDP-S550 is an absolute bargain...
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Published: 2015-10-09, Author: AV , review by: audiovision.de
Im Wohnzimmer macht der kompakte BDP-S 5500 optisch eine gute Figur und begeistert die Familie mit einem umfangreichen App-Angebot. Im ambitionierten Heimkino ist er aufgrund der fehlenden 4K-Skalierung und des limitierten Video-Equalizers hingegen wenige...
Qualité d'image délivrée, Large connectivité, Rapidité d'allumage, Netflix
Peu d’applications
D'accord, la platine de disques Sony BDP-S5500 ne fait de l'Ultra HD 4K. Elle n'est pas non plus Hi-Res mais pour son prix assez raisonnable de 130 € environ, on a droit à un appareil multimédia plutôt complet avec la possibilité de lire des disques...