Samsung BD-P1500 Expert Reviews

The most important question for any standalone Blu-ray player is whether it's better than the Sony PlayStation 3. Let's answer that one right off the bat: Samsung's new BD-P1500 is not. They both cost the same ($400 list), but the PS3 has better image ...

Relatively inexpensive compared with other standalone units ; very good image quality on most Blu-ray Discs ; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and bit stream output for all high-resolution audio formats ; Ethernet port for firmware updates ; Samsung ...

There's nothing more than satisfying entertainment with a quality home video playing in Samsung's BD-P1500 Blu-ray Disc Player. It plays back Blu-ray discs in full high definition 1080p with the ability to play regular DVD's converting them into 1080p ...

The BD-P1500 remains a good choice for average home theater buyers looking to break into Blu-ray.

Affordable price; stylish design; crisp video playback

HDMI cable not included; menus slow to access

Samsung introduced the first Blu-ray disc (BD) player to the United States (the BD-P1000), and the company continues to refine its BD player offerings with regular firmware updates and a steady stream of new models. The Samsung BD-P1500 ($299.99 list) ...

Quick start-up. Good DVD video upconversion. Supports Bonus View Blu-ray features

No upconverted 1080p24 output with DVD movies. Ineffective 1080i video upconversion

The slick-looking Samsung BD-P1500 is a solid upconverting DVD player that delivers a decent Blu-ray viewing experience.

Samsung's latest entry level Blu-ray player offers significant advantages over its predecessor model (the BD-P1400 that we reviewed earlier of this year). For audio fans, the BD-P1500's singular most interesting new feature is the ability to pass both ...

With Blu-ray discs, the BD-P1500 performed well, with quicker load times and more responsive menus. One BD test disc I routinely use is Joe Kane's Digital Video Essentials HD Basics, which features sliding menu bars that call up text for the language ...

The BD-P1500 is Samsung's fourth-generation Blu-ray player. Its elegant high-gloss, piano-black chassis is sure to stand out in any equipment rack. While dedicated Blu-ray players haven't reached rock-bottom prices yet, the BD-P1500 is Samsung's least ...

Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream output, High-quality decoding of Dolby TrueHD, 24fps video output, Most attractive price for dedicated Blu-ray player

Requires firmware update for BD-Live (Profile 2.0), Limited internal memory, requires external flash drive for Profile 2.0

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The Samsung BD-P1500 is dirt cheap at around £170, and it has a certain charm with its rounded edges and bold controls. A good choice of features and the ability to play 1080/24p pictures effortlessly on your TV make the P1500 a promising option for ...

Price ; features ; ease of use ; user interface

Soft picture and some de-interlacing artefacts ; no DTS-HD decoding built-in

Admittedly the BD-P1500 is noisy at first, and it is quite a chunky player. But it's actually very simple to use, is spry in its operation and can chuck a 1080/24p picture on your TV like the best of them. Considering the price, we seriously think ...

How does this Blu-ray player stack up?

Price, Ethernet connection, upgradeability to Profile 2, simple to use

Loading times, remote feels a bit cheap, no HDMI cable supplied

The Samsung BD-P1500 is a great way to get access to high-definition movies without breaking the bank

Excellent DVD upscaling and Blu-ray playback quality, BD-Live connectivity

Takes a while to load a Blu-ray disc

If you're after good quality Blu-ray visuals and excellent DVD upscaling, the Samsung BD-P1500 is a good choice.