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Sony BDP-S6500

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User ratings:
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
8
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4.2 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
0 %
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Pros

  • Disc loading is also quick
  • clean
  • simple layout is easy to explore and the software interacts

Cons

  • Sony refuse to
  • it takes longer to react to button presses than Sony's premium
  • lack of backlighting to aid navigation in the dark

Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • Full HD
  • 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • yes
  • no
  • Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS

Sony BDP-S6500 - Pros & Cons

Sony BDP-S6500

Pros

  • Disc loading is also quick
  • clean
  • simple layout is easy to explore and the software interacts
  • delivers astonishingly sharp and punchy images
  • The range of playable formats is impressive
  • Punchy pictures
  • loads of features and easy operation
  • large
  • responsive rubber buttons and thoughtful layout make
  • ensures fast and intuitive operation
  • easy to connect and communicates with my Samsung TV

Cons

  • Sony refuse to
  • it takes longer to react to button presses than Sony's premium
  • lack of backlighting to aid navigation in the dark
  • flimsy build quality
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • application is a bit limited for a Blu-ray player
  • no display and a teensy remote
  • slow at start up and loading
  • None of them come unlocked from the manufacturer
  • No adapters or converters needed
  • Sony has introduced the access to Playstation Now

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Sony BDP-S6500 - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
Built-in D/A converteryes
D/A audio16 bit / 192 kHz
TV tunerno
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
HD typeFull HD
x.v.Color supportno
Supported image files
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • MPO
  • PNG
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • 3G2
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • AVC
  • M2TS
  • M4V
  • Matroska
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • MPG
  • MTS
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Built-in internet services
  • Browser
  • Netflix
  • YouTube
Handheld remote controlyes
Child lockyes
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD-R
  • BD-RE
  • BD-ROM
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+R DL
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-RW
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) outno
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Balanced output (analogue) XLR number0
Balanced output digital XLR (AES / EBU) number0
Composite output number0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) number1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number1
DVI out number0
Front/side connectionsUSB
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
S-Video output quantity0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Total USB number1
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included adapterBuilt-in
Wireless networking standard IEEE 802.1
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
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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
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AC3
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • M4A
  • MKA
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height1.54 in
Width10.04 in
Depth7.56 in
Weight31.75 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
DLNA certifiedyes
High resolution audio formatsSACD
Region freeno
Streaming standardsMiracast
Ultra HD Blu-rayno
Video upscalingyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 12
Power consumption (standby)0.45 W

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Sony BDP-S6500 Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.2
Based on 8 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Sony BDP-S6500 Sony BDP-S6500 review and best prices | S21
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Sony BDP-S6500 review and best prices | S21

The Sony BDP-S6500 Blu-Ray player is a top-quality disk player, using Sony's 4K upscaling chip to deliver rich, detailed video to a UHD TV. It's 3D-capable, includes built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet connections, and also gives you access to Smart TV via the Sony Entertainment Network.

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Good Housekeeping
Published: 12.02.2016
Sony BDP-S6500

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Sony BDP-S6500

Sony BDP-S6500 Sony BDP-S6500 Review | Top Ten Reviews
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Published: 14.05.2018
Sony BDP-S6500 Review | Top Ten Reviews
4.7

The Sony BDP-S6500 has advanced features like 4K upscaling. Learn more about it in our review of the best Blu-ray players.

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Published: 25.04.2017
Sony BDP-S6500 Review

Sony BDP-S6500 is a user friendly Blu-Ray player and an improved version of its predecessor BDP-S6200. Check the full review of the player in this article.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 26.02.2019
Sony BDP-S6500

Sony BDP-S6500 (Blu-Ray Player): 3 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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AVForums
Published: 12.11.2015
Sony BDP-S6500
4.0

This flagship Blu-ray performs great with both discs and streamed video content but is the Ultra HD scaling really worth the extra?

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 19.10.2015
Sony BDP-S6500
4.0

The BDP-S6500 is a terrific Blu-ray player with plenty of features, but rival players offer better catch-up TV content and prettier designs

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AVForums
Published: 12.11.2015
Sony BDP-S6500
4.0

This flagship Blu-ray performs great with both discs and streamed video content but is the Ultra HD scaling really worth the extra?

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