Panasonic DVD-S700
Score: 68/100
Roku Premiere
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Roku Premiere delivers smooth 4K/HDR streaming with a responsive quad-core processor and a voice-enabled remote. It trades off Ethernet, USB data ports and modern power connectors, making it ideal for budget-conscious users who want 4K without wired networking.
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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| ↓ lower better | 1,102 g | 36 gbest |
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USB Ports | 1 | 0 |
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Weight (g) | 1102 g | 36 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 311.15x38.1x203.2 mm | 36 x 17 x 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.
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Roku Premiere for its unbeatable price-to-performance ratio, easy setup, and crisp 4K/HDR picture quality. They appreciate the responsive quad-core processor and the extensive Roku channel library, while noting the trade-off of missing Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and a premium remote.
Everyday users love how quickly they can get the device up and running and enjoy the sharp 4K picture and compact form factor. Common praise centers on the included accessories and voice remote, while recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi reliability, the outdated micro-USB power connector and the lack of additional ports.
“high-quality sound and video”
“very very compact”
“plug in HDMI, connect Wi-Fi, done”
