Panasonic DVD-S700
Score: 68/100
Sony NWE394
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Sony NW-E394/B is a pocket-sized MP3 player offering 35 hours of playback, ClearAudio+ sound tuning, and an FM radio. Its limitations include the absence of Bluetooth, a tiny low-resolution screen, and minimal storage without expansion. Ideal for runners, commuters, or anyone seeking a simple, long-lasting music player without smart features.
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.
| Attribute | | |
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— | 35 hoursbest | |
— | 1.77 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,102 g | 39 gbest |
— | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2 hoursbest |
1best | 1best | |
1best | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1102 g | 39 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 311.15x38.1x203.2 mm | 6.68x1.81x3.12 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 commend the NW-E394 for its retro simplicity, ultra-lightweight build, and reliable 35-hour battery, noting ClearAudio+ sound tuning and the handy FM radio as standout features, while criticizing the lack of Bluetooth, low-resolution display, and absence of streaming capabilities.
Everyday users love the long battery life, pocketable size, and drag-and-drop ease, often calling it refreshingly uncomplicated, but they repeatedly mention the missing Bluetooth, small dated screen, and limited storage as drawbacks.
“high-quality sound and video”
“simply so fun in 2024”
“refreshingly uncomplicated”
