Panasonic DVD-S700
Score: 68/100
AGPTEK HDMI Media Player Black
Score: 72/100Rankings
The AGPTEK Black Mini HDMI Media Player offers durable aluminum construction and extensive codec support with full-HD 1080p output. Its lack of 4K and reliance on an IR remote with missing batteries constrain advanced use. Suited for travelers and simple home media playback.
The Panasonic DVD-S700 is a compact DVD player that upscales discs to 1080p and provides Dolby Digital sound via HDMI. It lacks smart features, streaming, and Blu-ray support, limiting its versatility. Best for users with existing DVD collections seeking an affordable, straightforward player.
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Weight (g) | 1102 g | 249 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 311.15x38.1x203.2 mm | 87×145×84 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the DVD-S700 an excellent budget solution for reviving DVD collections, praising its smooth 1080p upscaling, high-fidelity Dolby Digital audio, progressive scan playback, and compact design with HDMI/CEC and USB connectivity. However, they note the absence of smart features, streaming, Blu-ray support, and modern video enhancements as clear drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently commend the player for delivering high-quality sound and video after upconversion, its straightforward HDMI setup, and the convenience of USB media playback and Power Resume. The most common criticisms echo the pros, focusing on the lack of streaming capabilities and the fact that upscaled video does not reach true HD or 4K quality.
“high-quality sound and video”
Professional reviewers commend the AGPTEK Black Mini for its ultra-compact, durable build, broad codec and subtitle support, and solid 1080p HDMI performance. They appreciate its versatile connectivity and large storage capability, but criticize the absence of 4K, networking, and a more sophisticated UI, noting that the remote's missing batteries and occasional IR range issues detract from the overall experience.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play ease, compact form factor, and reliable playback of diverse file types, especially for travel, RVs, and secondary TVs. Recurring complaints focus on limited 1080p resolution, lack of streaming, inconsistent handling of very large hard drives, remote battery inconvenience, and occasional subtitle lag on high-bitrate videos.
