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Sony BDP-S480

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3.8
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User ratings:
42
3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
9
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3.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
28 %
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Pros

  • stereoscopic images look clean
  • clear and immersive
  • excellent picture performance

Cons

  • models are bit more ponderous
  • Without Quick Start the numbers were higher at 28-48 seconds
  • only a DLNA player

Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • no
  • Full HD
  • 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • yes
  • no
  • Dolby TrueHD, DSD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio

Sony BDP-S480 - Pros & Cons

Sony BDP-S480

Pros

  • stereoscopic images look clean
  • clear and immersive
  • excellent picture performance
  • neat arrangement of nicely-sized and well-labelled buttons
  • onscreen design is excellent

Cons

  • models are bit more ponderous
  • Without Quick Start the numbers were higher at 28-48 seconds
  • only a DLNA player
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • Sluggish response on Xross Media Bar
  • lack of Flash support and jerky scrolling
  • cats
  • retro gaming and terrible puns
  • home cinema system
  • only marginally different from its forebear
  • player isn t quite as clever when it comes to loading discs

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Sony BDP-S480 - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
Built-in D/A converteryes
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
D/A video12 bit / 148.5 MHz
TV tunerno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
Image frequency24p
HD typeFull HD
Aspect ratio16:9
x.v.Color supportyes
Supported image files
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • Matroska
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • WMV
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Built-in internet services
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Handheld remote controlyes
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD-R
  • BD-RE
  • BD-ROM
  • CD
  • DVD
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) outno
Analogue RCA stereo outputyes
Audio (L,R) out1
Composite output number1
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) number1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number0
DVI out number0
Front/side connectionsUSB
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs0
Number of HDMI outputs1
S-Video output quantity0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Total USB number2
USB recording featureno
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Built-in or included adapterUSB-adapter not included
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Audio format
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DSD
  • DTS
  • DTS HD Master Audio
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height1.42 in
Width16.93 in
Depth7.83 in
Weight59.97 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
DLNA certifiedyes
High resolution audio formatsSACD
Region freeno
Ultra HD Blu-rayno
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Power
AC input frequency60.0 Hz
AC input voltage120.0 V
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 20
Power consumption (typical)20.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)Integrated cable

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Sony BDP-S480 Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.7
Based on 9 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 29.07.2011
Sony BDP-S480
4.0

Sony's 3D-ready, DLNA certified BDP-S480 offers an attractive range of features and classy pictures at an affordable price

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AVForums
Published: 05.07.2011
Sony BDP-S480
2.5

3D Blu-ray Player

Sony BDP-S480 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 03.06.2011
Home review
5.0

The first of Sony's 2011 Blu-ray offerings we've seen, the BDP-S480 has evolved from the already good BDP-S470 to create a fine Blu-ray machine

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Good Gear Guide
Sony BDP-S480 Blu-ray player
4.0

Sony BDP-S480 review: Sony's cheapest 3D Blu-ray player, with Internet video streaming built-in

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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 01.09.2011
Sony BDP-S480

The God of VoD The BDP-S480 offers so much on-tap entertainment, you may never spin a disc Sony’s BDP-S570 player was a runaway hit during 2010, hoovering up more awards than the clean-up crew at the BAFTAs – so this closely related follow-up has a lot to live up to.

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TechRadar
Published: 29.07.2011
Sony BDP-S480 review
4.0

The BDP-S480 offers so much on-tap entertainment, you may never spin a disc

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AVForums
Published: 05.07.2011
Sony BDP-S480
2.5

3D Blu-ray Player

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CNET
Published: 28.06.2011
Sony BDP-S480

The BDP-S480 isn't a high-priced Blu-ray player, but it's a decent quality one.

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PC World
Sony BDP-S480 Blu-ray player
4.0

Sony BDP-S480 review: Sony's cheapest 3D Blu-ray player, with Internet video streaming built-in