For the money, the Samsung BD-F6500 is a likeable and competent machine. The feature count is high and picture quality is of a good standard – it’s a shame that the sound quality lets the side down.

We often see Blu-ray players and question why the manufacturer has included or excluded certain features, bearing in mind the price and positioning in the market. Not so, here. ...

If your budget doesn’t stretch to the BD-F7500 – or you simply don’t need 4K upscaling, two HDMIs and analogue audio outputs – then the BD-F6500 is a fine alternative. Apart from the above features and a more basic design it’s essentially the same player at a lower price. That means you get the same generous internet content, slick DLNA streaming, screen mirroring, 3D playback and wide format compatibility, not to mention the superb new operating system that makes navigation a breeze. ...