Customer Ratings & Reviews
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 296 reviews
(296 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Blu-ray Player Review
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Mature technology that works reliably. All features work as intended.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, HCLH!
We are so pleased to hear that your BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray player is providing a reliable experience and that all its features are working as intended.
You hit on a key design goal—we build our products on mature, dependable technology to ensure seamless performance for all your entertainment needs, whether you are enjoying a Blu-ray disc or streaming content.
Thank you again for choosing Sony for your home theater setup and for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality for the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picture quality is excellent. The remote can be tricky to navigate but we were able to work through the difficulties.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback, NoGeek!
We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with the excellent picture quality delivered by your BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray player. We strive to provide the best possible visual experience for your movie nights!
We also appreciate you sharing your experience regarding the remote's navigation. While we aim for seamless operation, we understand that learning a new device can sometimes present a small challenge, and we're glad you were able to work through it. Your input is valuable as we continually look to refine our product designs.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great picture
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works great. Too bad you are not caring the product anymore
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cindy5,
We appreciate your feedback regarding its availability. While we constantly update our product lineup to feature the latest technologies, we're glad you secured a model that provides a great viewing experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent player
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is slow to start but the picture is great. The remote is small but it does what I want. I would but the same DVD again.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Paul,
We're delighted to hear that you're so pleased with your BDPS1700U! It's fantastic to know that despite the startup time, the picture is great and the compact remote is meeting your needs. Your comment about buying the same DVD player again truly speaks volumes about your satisfaction, and that's the kind of feedback we love to hear at Sony. Thank you for your 5-star review!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
DiegoV
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This dvd player works amazing, this was a great buy. Glad we bought it.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DebraR,
That's excellent news! We're glad to hear that the BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player is working so well for you and was a great purchase. Enjoy watching your favorite movies! Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EXtra Blu-ray
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this Blu-ray to be used on a bedroom TV. I purchased this model because it was compact and affordable.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaryM,
We're so glad to hear you're happy with your new BDPS1700U Blu-ray player! You've made a great choice. It was designed to be both compact and a great value, making it perfect for a secondary TV or any space where you need a sleek and simple solution. We hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blue ray player
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product. Service on the sales floor was very good.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertL,
We couldn't be happier to hear you think the Sony BDPS1700U Blu-ray player is an excellent product! This player is designed to provide crisp, high-quality picture viewing for all your discs, and we're glad it's delivering great value for you!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smart BluRay
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unit works great and when a disc is inserted the unit will tell the TV to make the unit's signal active!
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BobM,
Thanks for the 5-star rating! We are so pleased to hear that your Sony BDP-S1700U is working great for you.
We are especially glad you pointed out the convenience of its operation—the feature where the unit automatically switches your TV to the correct input when a disc is inserted (via HDMI-CEC) is designed specifically to provide a seamless and effortless viewing experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy your movies!
Best regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good blu rey player
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything worked as instructed by brochure good value
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RobertC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that the BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player worked exactly as described and provided good value for you. Your feedback encourages us to continue delivering reliable products that offer clear benefits. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small Profile player with Great Impact!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great small profile Blu-ray player needed for our extensive movie collection since moving and losing our Home theater set up.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinC,
We're so glad the BDPS1700U Blu-ray player was the perfect, space-saving solution for your extensive movie collection. It's great to know you're enjoying it.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blue Player review
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality and instructions easy to understand.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, DanielS!
We are very pleased to hear that your BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray player is providing very good quality and that the instructions were easy to understand.
We prioritize making our products simple to set up and use, and your feedback is a positive indication of that success.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bluray player
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.compact, easy to set up, easy to use, has some really good features.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, FredP!
We are delighted to hear how much you are enjoying your BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray player. It’s fantastic to know that you find it compact, easy to set up, and easy to use. We specifically design our players to offer great features in a straightforward package, so your feedback is a wonderful validation of that effort!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony - the quality and affordable company.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Blue- ray player is everything we want it to be. A quality item w/ an affordable price. Convenient size and easy to install.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JimC!
Thanks for the great review! It is fantastic to know that the BDP-S1700/U is exactly what you were looking for. We're so glad that the setup was a breeze and that the compact design fits perfectly into your home.
This Blu-ray player is designed to make your favorite movies look better than ever by upscaling standard DVDs to near HD quality.
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Missing the ole days!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolute simplicity at its finest!!! Thank you for a simple model!!!!
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarenT,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It brings us great joy to hear that the BDP-S1700U is delivering the simplicity you were looking for.
This model is designed to offer easy setup and smooth playback with support for Full HD Blu-ray, USB media playback, and built-in Wi-Fi for seamless streaming.
Thanks for selecting Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blue Ray
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is just what we where looking for a reasonably priced CD player and it works great
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinT,
It makes us really happy to hear that the Sony BDP-S1700U was just what you were looking for and that you're enjoying it. It's a great choice for a reasonably priced player that handles both CDs and Blu-rays perfectly. Thanks for the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Consumer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear and sharp contra. I am happy with my choice.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JennieH,
We are very glad to hear that you are happy with your choice of the Sony BDP-S1700U!
We are thrilled that you are experiencing the clear and sharp image quality the player delivers. Ensuring excellent visual performance is key, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know we achieved that for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great player
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for our RV works awesome well worth the price
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamieD,
That's great! We are thrilled to hear the BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player works awesome in your RV and that you find it well worth the price.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Time to get an upgrade
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Replaced an older model…love it! Great price and so easy to install, don’t hesitate Just BUY it…you’ll love it!
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MommaB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're truly heartened to learn that you love your new BDPS1700U! It's fantastic to hear that you found it easy to install and that it was a great value. Thank you for the wonderful feedback and for your enthusiastic recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What?
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I still have DVDs & CDs. This unit plays all, even the Blu Rays. A good buy and a real bargain.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
My Old Sony died after 12 years
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.MY PREVIOUS SONY BLURAY PLAYER, SOME 12 OR 13 YEARS OLD, FINALLY GAVE UP. THIS IS AN EXACT REPLACEMENT - SAME CORDS/CABLES, EVEN THE SAME REMOTE FUNCTIONS THE SAME. NOW I'M SET FOR ANOTHER 12 YEARS.
This review is from Sony - BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player, with TrueHD/DTS upscaling, and HDMI Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, LarryY!
It is incredible to hear that your previous Sony Blu-ray player served you faithfully for over a decade! We’re so glad that the BDP-S1700 provided such a seamless transition for you. Keeping things user-friendly and compatible—right down to the cables and remote functions—is something we strive for to make upgrading as easy as possible.
Thank you for being a loyal Sony customer!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
