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Pioneer BDP-180

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
The Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray player boasts fine video and audio capabilities, but its frustrating operational quirks make this player an also-ran.Read more
Pioneer has prioritised sensibly with the BDP-160, cutting back on features to focus on the picture and sound, and on keeping the price downRead more
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Pros

  • the sound is balanced
  • detailed
  • and comfortably weighty

Cons

  • your Blu-ray player around on a regular basis
  • chapters or fast forwarding are also a bit sketchy and slow to respond
  • tiny
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Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • yes
  • no
  • no
  • Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio Essential
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Pioneer BDP-180 - Pros & Cons

Pioneer BDP-180

Pros

  • the sound is balanced
  • detailed
  • and comfortably weighty
  • The remote control is nicely laid out and clearly labelled
  • the picture
  • which is bold and punchy
  • good colours and plenty of detail

Cons

  • your Blu-ray player around on a regular basis
  • chapters or fast forwarding are also a bit sketchy and slow to respond
  • tiny
  • centrally-placed display is
  • Bad Quirky and frustrating to operate
  • mean the machine is lacking elsewhere

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Pioneer BDP-180 - Full Specifications

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General
Built-in D/A converteryes
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
TV tunerno
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 60p
Supported image files
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • DivX
  • FLV
  • Matroska
  • MPEG4
  • WMV
  • 3GP/3GPP
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
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Features
Built-in internet servicesYouTube
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD-R DL
  • BD-R
  • BD-RE DL
  • BD-RE
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RW
  • DVD+R DL
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) outno
Analogue RCA stereo outputyes
Balanced output (analogue) XLR number0
Balanced output digital XLR (AES / EBU) number0
Composite output number0
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number1
DVI out number0
Front/side connectionsUSB
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs0
Number of HDMI outputs1
S-Video output quantity0
SCART outno
USByes
Total USB number2
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included adapterBuilt-in
Wireless networking standard IEEE 802.1
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
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Audio properties
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS HD High Resolution Audio
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • DTS
  • DTS HD Master Audio Essential
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height2.28 in
Width17.13 in
Depth9.84 in
Weight70.55 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
DLNA certifiedyes
HDRno
High resolution audio formatsSACD
Region freeno
Streaming standardsMiracast
Ultra HD Blu-rayno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 18
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Small power inlet connector

Pioneer BDP-180 - Q&A

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Pioneer BDP-180 Pioneer - Editorial Reviews (2)

5.0
Based on 2 reviews
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  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Pioneer BDP-180 Pioneer BDP-120
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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Pioneer BDP-120

The Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray player boasts fine video and audio capabilities, but its frustrating operational quirks make this player an also-ran.

By Nic Tatham
5 minute read
Pioneer BDP-180 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 05.02.2014
Home review
5.0

Pioneer has prioritised sensibly with the BDP-160, cutting back on features to focus on the picture and sound, and on keeping the price down

By What Hi-Fi?
7 minute read

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