LG BP350 Blu-ray Player

What it is

A compact 1080p Blu-ray player with built-in Wi-Fi, streaming apps, DVD upscaling to 1080p, USB playback, and HDMI out, with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. It plays Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs, plus BD-R and BD-RE, DVD-R and RW, and CD-R and RW. It does not play 4K discs, it has no Ethernet port, and it is HDMI only, so there is no other video output to fall back on.

Who it is for

For someone who wants the cheapest way to play Blu-ray and DVD discs on a TV, and who already has a separate streamer for apps.

What to check before you buy

• Do not buy it for streaming. Buyers reported the Wi-Fi dropping connection and not holding credentials, with only 4 positive mentions against 22 negative, so treat the apps as a bonus you will not use.
• Expect stability trouble if you do stream. Buyers reported freezing on Netflix and lag up to 20 seconds, needing unplugging to reset, with only 1 positive mention against 15 negative.
• Reliability is a flag too. Buyers reported the drawer opening and closing on its own and players failing after a week, with only 1 positive mention against 13 negative.
• The remote must be held close and straight at the player, with only 1 positive mention against 11 negative, so keep it handy and check it works from your seat.
• Buyers praised easy setup, with 22 mentions and all positive, picture quality, with 15 mentions and 11 positive, and compact size, with 9 mentions and 8 positive.
• One detailed review said it is not that bad for a cheap player, but they would not pay any more than that, and to get a Roku or Firestick for streaming instead.
• This older model is discontinued by the manufacturer in some markets, so stock can be harder to find. Check the listing is in stock before you buy.
• Region codes assume a US buyer, Region A Blu-ray and Region 1 DVD, so check your discs match before you buy.

What is in the box

• Blu-ray player
• Remote control
• Batteries

Why it pairs with used media

Our Blu-ray and DVD discs need a cheap player to get on a TV, and this is the lowest priced Blu-ray player in our list for disc-only watching.