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B&H Photo Video Review

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Should I use B&H Photo Video?

Not disclosed - bhphotovideo.com

· 1 month ago

Buy from B&H if you're purchasing photo, video, pro AV, or computing gear and value service, selection, and price matching. Skip it if your only goal is the lowest sticker price; check Amazon or Adorama first.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; most review snippets were truncated, so quote lengths are limited.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo public usability score in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Standard market prices

Retail (no subscription)

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • Photographers and videographers
  • Pro AV and streaming buyers
  • Used and refurbished gear hunters
  • Students and businesses needing discounts or financing

Not for

  • Bargain hunters expecting Amazon-lowest prices
  • Shoppers who must try gear in person outside New York City
  • General household electronics shoppers
  • Anyone who won't read price match terms before buying

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Prices can beat-by-beat lose to Amazon; run the 30-day price match to close the gap.

medium

Hudson Rock lists 35,830 infostealer credentials tied to the domain; your own credentials may be exposed.

low

Some refurb stock consists of sales-floor or demo samples; check condition grading before buying.

low

Price match terms are item-specific; verify eligibility rather than assuming Amazon prices will be matched.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 4.9/5 Excellent rating on Trustpilot
  • Named America's Best Customer Service company
  • Price match guarantee against lower advertised prices
  • Used and refurbished departments offer lower prices
  • College discount program and business financing available

Cons

  • Users report prices running higher than Amazon
  • No way to try gear outside the NYC store
  • 35,830 infostealer credentials tied to the domain
  • Legitimacy questions recur among first-time buyers on Reddit

Sources & method

- 10 sources - Reputable retailer with SSL testing and a bug bounty, but Hudson Rock lists 35,830 infostealer credentials tied to the domain.

official x1review x5security x2news x2
  • Infostealer credentials associated with bhphotovideo.com, Hudson Rock lists 35,830 credentials from infostealer infections linked to the domain, a signal of customer or employee credential exposure.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • Standard market prices

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Price match exists, but users report higher prices than Amazon
  • Ease of use. No public usability score in sources
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Enormous catalog plus used, refurbished, and financing options
  • Support quality: 4/5. Named America's Best Customer Service company, self-reported
  • Security posture: 3/5. SSL tested with bug bounty, but leaked credentials listed
  • 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating Rated Excellent
  • 50+ Years in business Per B&H homepage
  • 30 days Price match window Camera gear and more
  • 35,830 Exposed credentials Infostealer data tied to domain

Pricing

Retail (no subscription)

Standard market prices

  • 30-day price match on qualifying gear
  • College student discount program
  • Business financing via selected lenders

Security

Reputable retailer with SSL testing and a bug bounty, but Hudson Rock lists 35,830 infostealer credentials tied to the domain.

  • Infostealer credentials associated with bhphotovideo.comHudson Rock lists 35,830 credentials from infostealer infections linked to the domain, a signal of customer or employee credential exposure.⁷

What users say

Long-time gear buyers on Reddit and forums consistently trust B&H, while the main recurring complaint is prices running higher than Amazon.

“BHphotovideo is the best company”
Reddit, r/buildapc
“These prices at B&H seem insane compared to Amazon”
Reddit, r/AnalogCommunity
“There's nowhere to go to try the G2”
ConsumerAffairs reviewer
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; most review snippets were truncated, so quote lengths are limited.

Trusted 50-year photo/video retailer, 4.9/5 on Trustpilot; huge selection and price match, but not always cheapest.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources; most review snippets were truncated, so quote lengths are limited.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. B&H Photo-Video Reviews — Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  2. Any experience with B&H Photo Video? — Reddit r/buildapcreddit.com
    review
  3. These prices at B&H seem insane compared to Amazon — Reddit r/AnalogCommunityreddit.com
    review
  4. B&H Photo Reviews — ConsumerAffairsconsumeraffairs.com
    review
  5. Price Match Guarantee — B&H Help Centerbhphotovideo.com
    official
  6. B&H Named America's Best Customer Service Companybhphotovideo.com
    news
  7. B&H Photo Video — 35,830 Infostealer Credentials (Hudson Rock)hudsonrock.com
    security
  8. bhphoto Bug Bounty Program — Open Bug Bountyopenbugbounty.org
    security
  9. Adorama vs B&H Photo Video — DPReview forumsdpreview.com
    review
  10. B&H Photo — Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
    news

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