LG BD370 Expert Reviews

LG earned our admiration when it introduced the BD300, the fastest-loading Blu-ray disc player we'd ever seen. Now the new LG BD370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player ($299 list) features the speedy disc-handling of its predecessor at an initial price that's ...

Stylish, clean design. Fast start-up and disc-loading speeds. Streams Netflix and YouTube video

Below-average DVD upconversion. Poor image quality with 1080i video sources. Optional memory required for BD-Live support

The LG BD370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player's fast disc-handling speed and slick styling are tempered by subpar DVD upconversion performance.

The reasonably priced BD370 is one of the best-looking and best-specified Blu-ray players on the market, offering excellent media-playback capability and great image quality. It lacks analogue 7.1 audio outputs but, apart from that, we love every ...

MKV-playback support ; full audio-codec support ; appealing design ; good menus

USB socket is front-mounted ; no analogue 7.1 audio outputs

The LG BD370 is a terrific Blu-ray player. Support for both YouTube and media files like DivX and MPEG-4 plays a huge part in our love for this machine. MKV playback is really the icing on the cake, taking the BD370 from being a good Blu-ray player to ...

A networked player that brings a new dose of fun

MPEG4 and MKV playback, YouTube, design, price, plays Blu-ray too

Networking can be fiddle, potentially prone to crashes

The compelling feature set sort of sweeps any shortcomings under the carpet. The LG BD370 is a very capable Blu-ray player, worthy of consideration for your home entertainment

But the most surprising thing about the BD370 is its YouTube feature, allowing you to browse the video sharing website and view whatever's there. No, you can't view any HD content, but it's easy, if a little slow, to find your way around the full ...

Good looks, YouTube, low price

Picture not as good as others

Looks nice, doesn't it? And the good news is the LG BD370 Blu-ray player is more than just a looker. Its piano black exterior hidesful Blu-ray profile 2.0 functions, as well as the ability to upscale DVDs, play back files from a USB connection, and ...

Great pictures, neat extras and a fair price

Wired connections mean getting online is awkward

Unless you're also looking for a games machine, this Blu-ray deck is nigh on perfect.

Comes with BD Live with internet capabilities

Sluggish, fails Divx 3 fast & QPEL test

Previously, I have proclaimed Panasonic's BD80 the king of the affordable Blu-ray players. Then I got the opportunity to take LG's BD370 for a spin. It seems Panasonic's reign has come to a premature end…

LG's affordable Blu-ray player arrives promising lightening load times. But does its picture hold up?

Good spec. Good build. Attractive price. Does fine work with movement and colours

HD images are soft and short of detail. Upscales DVDs through gritted teeth. Sound lacks substance

A talented Blu-ray deck with a price as attractive as its looks

Exceptional value / Gorgeous / Features galore / Good performance

No Wi-Fi / Curved picture elements can look slightly jagged

What's more, this power button has an embossed Blu-ray disc logo that glows blue when the deck's active. Sigh. It really is too cool for school