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Philips BDP7501

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4 editorial reviews
Adrienne Maxwell reviews the BDP7501 Ultra HD Blu-ray player from Philips. How does it compare to its limited competition in the Ultra HD Blu-ray market? Read on to find out.Read more
If you’re looking to get a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the Philips BDP7501 is one of the most affordable options. Despite its low price, it still competesRead more
A no-frills, no-fuss 4K Blu-ray playerRead more
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Pros

  • great performance
  • excellent sound and picture quality
  • BDP7501 uses is simple and straightforward

Cons

  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • many are limited to playing only physical copies of content
  • There is nothing particularly flashy about its exterior
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Key specs

  • yes
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • 1080p, 2160p (4K Ultra HD)
  • no
  • DTS, Dolby Digital
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Philips BDP7501 - Pros & Cons

Philips BDP7501

Pros

  • great performance
  • excellent sound and picture quality
  • BDP7501 uses is simple and straightforward
  • Netflix and YouTube playback also worked well
  • better DVD playback and faster load times
  • faster and easier than getting up and walking over to the media shelf
  • The build feels solid and sturdy
  • size means the buttons are nicely spread out and easy to use
  • is both comprehensive and easy is highly valued
  • lightweight and easy to carry around
  • built-in WiFi and both worked flawlessly

Cons

  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • many are limited to playing only physical copies of content
  • There is nothing particularly flashy about its exterior
  • no backlighting on the remote which makes it
  • it does not support playback for SACD or DVD-Audio discs
  • setting up a new unit is a nightmare
  • player struggles to upscale older content to HDR standards
  • poor DVD performance and slower functionality
  • It does not support the optional Dolby Vision HDR format
  • playback is a double-edged sword here
  • no backlight and at this price

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Philips BDP7501 - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
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Image properties
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported image filesJPEG/JPG
Supported video modes
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Supported video files
  • AVC/H.264
  • M2T
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPG
  • MTS
  • TS
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Smart TVno
Handheld remote controlyes
Child lockyes
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Storage
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD-R
  • BD-RE
  • BD-ROM
  • CD
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RW
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0
Number of HDMI inputs2
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Ethernet connectionyes
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Audio format
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Height3.74 in
Width8.66 in
Depth8.66 in
Weight56.44 oz
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Compatibility
Video upscalingyes
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Power
AC input frequency60.0 Hz
AC input voltage120.0 V
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W
Power consumption (typical)26.0 W

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Philips BDP7501 Philips - Editorial Reviews (4)

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Philips BDP7501 Philips BDP7501 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 05.09.2016
Philips BDP7501 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview
3.5

Adrienne Maxwell reviews the BDP7501 Ultra HD Blu-ray player from Philips. How does it compare to its limited competition in the Ultra HD Blu-ray market? Read on to find out.

By Adrienne Maxwell
15 minute read
Philips BDP7501 Philips BDP7501 Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 09.07.2020
Philips BDP7501 Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.1

If you’re looking to get a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the Philips BDP7501 is one of the most affordable options. Despite its low price, it still competes

By Saeed Wazir
6 minute read
Philips BDP7501 Philips BDP7501 UHD Blu-ray Player review
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TechRadar
Published: 14.03.2017
Philips BDP7501 UHD Blu-ray Player review

A no-frills, no-fuss 4K Blu-ray player

10 minute read
Philips BDP7501 Review of the Philips BDP7501 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player - Nerd Techy
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Published: 23.09.2016
Review of the Philips BDP7501 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player - Nerd Techy

4K televisions are all the rage these days, but the largest problem facing early adopters is that there is simply not very much 4k content available. Now that 4K Blu-Ray movies and players are hitting the market, consumers finally have some Ultra HD content they can enjoy at home. Until quite recently, the Samsung UBD-K9800 was really the only Ultra HD Blu-ray player on the market. Finally, the Microsoft Xbox One S gaming console and Philips’ BDP7501 have come out with their own, diversifying the choices available to consumers. If you’re not much of a gamer, the Philips BDP7501 just

By TechGuru
10 minute read

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