LG BP530

497 reviews

Mar, 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 497 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the value for money and design are generally positive. The image quality and usability also get good views, but some have doubts 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 91/100 = Excellent 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: HiTechRednek (bestbuy.com)

Great for the money.

We've installed dozens of these. They work, rarely an issue. Why do manufacturers keep making their form factor (size) narrower? Hard to find units that fit nicely in a rack. This model is a little wider than some of the other ones so it makes for a...

Priced right, easy set up, SUPER EASY

Form factor - not rack mountable. NO analog audio out

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review by: Mljazzme (bestbuy.com)

Great value

This is a great Blu-ray player at a great price. It was easy to hook up to my TV with HDMI and is compatible with my LG TVs magic remote. The 3D quality is pretty good as well.This product has... Great DVD upconversion, Slow load time, Useful...

Good price, easy to set up and use

The menus are a little slow to react

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review by: Ediey (bestbuy.com)

Love the picture quality on my LG smart TV

When I bought my new 55"LG smart TV I knew I would have to replace my old Sony DVD player. What I did not know was how nice the picture quality would be for both Blue Ray and 3D DVD's. It was also very easy to set up. IThe remote is simple to use as...

So easy to set up a use

so far I have not come across anything

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review by: tooellite (bestbuy.com)

great blue ray player for the bedroom

this blue ray player has many of the internet programs I use like net flix.

easy to use

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review by: DevCarey (bestbuy.com)

Very easy

Great product! Good price. Easy to install and use.This product has... Good connection options, Easy to use controlsAbout me... Budget Conscious, Avid movie watcher

Price. Ease of installation

Feb, 2014

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