LG BP530

527 reviews

Apr, 2014

Positive
Usability (6)
Image quality (3)
Design (2)
Value for money (1)

Negative
Reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 527 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the value for money and design are overall positive. The image quality and usability also get good reviews. There are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Blu-ray Players the LG BP530 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

LG BP530

You can get a lot of Blu-ray player for under $100 these days, including built-in Wi-Fi and a full suite of streaming-media services to supplement your disc-playing needs.

The LG BP530 offers a fine selection of streaming services, built-in Wi-Fi, and decent disc playback. It also features subtle styling and a well-laid-out remote and is easy to use, despite some user interface clutter.

Netflix loads particularly slowly. The neat Private Listening feature only works with discs, not apps, and isn't reliable. And there are minor image quality issues for picky viewers.

The LG BP530 has built-in Wi-Fi and a good selection of apps, but there are just enough quirks to keep it from being a top Blu-ray player pick.

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review by: mrsclick (cnet.com)

"Not Recommended!!"

Not recommended.:(

When it does work good picture - never got to try 3D as after 1 week & 1 day machine doesn't work!

Disc fall off tray into machine

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review by: ghgreve (cnet.com)

"Do not buy: not working even after exchange."

After exchange, some of the same problems exist. It is still skipping randomly. It stopped completely once. My expectations for today are more of the same problems.

Can't think of any

Skipped randomly throughout shows on Netflix, DVD, and Blu Ray.

Jan, 2014

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Consumer review by: terran1948 (cnet.com)

"Don't buy this BluRay."

Like the set-up and on screen menu.

Software is damaged, constantly drops you from the wireless router. Like the set-up and on screen menu. Bought two machines both had software problems, LG is aware of the problem.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: n/a (newegg.com)

Excellent

Very easy setup ; Fast boot up time ; Beautiful picture ; Easy to setup wireless or using a wired lan

Wireless a little slow to connect sometimes, but this issue may be due to the ATT U-verse router and the fact that we have both the Blu-ray player and the wireless DirecTV genie sitting together

Jul, 2013

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Consumer review by: Larrdog (bestbuy.com)

Excellent player

Really works well. I already own a LG 3D tv and this syncs up perfectly with it. Previously had Sony never could get it to sync right with audio on 3d. Colors are so much deeper with this one too.This product has... Great DVD upconversion, Useful...

Really brings out the colors. Great for 3D

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review by: Critical (bestbuy.com)

Nice BluRay player with great features

Nice blu-ray player. I bought it on sale at besyBuy.com for $79. Setup was fast and easy. Connected to my wifi system quickly. Established links with my accounts such as Pandora, etc. i haven't tried 3-D yet nor do i intend to but it is nice to know...

Support of lots of streaming services; Good price; Easy setup

Nothing so far

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review by: play2ubleed (bestbuy.com)

Really good for the price

Good brand, great customer support, large selection.This product has... Great DVD upconversion, Easy to use controlsAbout me... Budget Conscious, Casual movie watcher, Parent with movie watching kids

Good brand, easy to use

a few more connection options would be good

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review by: MystWlker (bestbuy.com)

can't handle netflix streaming

Crashes to home screen when loading video from Netflix, opening Netflix app again results in network error, must power cycle at AC plug repeatedly before network connection will work againThis product has... Great DVD upconversion, Slow load time, Easy...

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review by: Derek (bestbuy.com)

Didn't need it but glad I got it

Does what it says it does. I got this with a weekly l when I bought a Denon receiver for some extra $. Both device really made for easy setup and use.This product has... Great DVD upconversion, Good connection options, Easy to use controlsAbout me......

Price

Doesn't make expresso

Apr, 2014

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