B&H Photo review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
B&H Photo suits shoppers buying cameras, audio, computers and tvs who want a long-running US retailer behind the sale. Its range covers 344 brands, and catalog prices run €5.25 to €8,768.75, so one basket works for a small budget or a large one.
Key facts
- Best for
- Camera, audio and computer buyers who want catalogue depth over the lowest headline price.
- Legal entity
- B & H Foto & Electronics Corp. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1973 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Departments
- Computers, Audio, Cameras, Tv
- Official website
- bhphotovideo.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Catalogue depth is the main draw: computers, audio and cameras are the core categories, and the site carries 344 brands, more than the 115 brands seen across this group of stores.
- Extended warranty is offered on 86.2% of listings, which matters most on camera bodies and lenses where repair cost runs high.
- Click and collect runs on 65.2% of the site, so a shopper can handle a product in person and skip the delivery wait.
- Warranty cover runs longer than the group baseline, with 12 at the top of the range against 12 for the group.
- Trade-in is accepted on 96.8% of listings, so an old camera or console can offset part of a replacement purchase.
Cons
- Range is narrower than rivals: computers, audio and cameras covers four categories, where computers, phones and audio and computers, phones and audio both add phones, gaming and appliances.
- Appliances and refurbished gear sit on the back burner, with 32.9% and 49.4% well behind 63.5% and 65.9%.
- Dead pixel cover is the exception rather than the rule, since a stated policy applies to 8.3% of monitor listings.
- Live support is thinner than self-serve: chat sits at 34.9% against 96.7% for the help centre.
Who it suits
- Photographers and video makers buying within computers, audio and cameras, where cameras are a first-class category rather than an afterthought.
- Audio shoppers comparing noise cancelling options, carried on 70.1% of listings.
- Students and first-time buyers, since 100% of listings qualify for a student discount.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after appliances or a wide phone range: computers, phones and audio covers phones, gaming and appliances that the computers, audio and cameras here do not include.
- Refurbished-first buyers, because audio, gaming and refurbished is built around audio, gaming and refurbished kit rather than a full catalogue.
- Console and gaming buyers on a tight budget: computers, phones and audio pairs gaming with phones and appliances, where B&H Photo keeps computers, audio and cameras focused on computers, audio, cameras and tvs.
Who runs it
The legal entity behind the store is B & H Foto & Electronics Corp., and that is the name attached to orders, invoices and returns rather than the consumer-facing B&H Photo name. Headquarters sit in the US, and the company has traded since 1973. That length of trading is what a shopper is buying alongside the stock: a long-running operator rather than a recent storefront.
How B&H Photo compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does B&H Photo sell?+
The store covers computers, audio and cameras as its core categories, and the site adds gaming, phones, appliances and refurbished listings on top. It lists 344 brands in total, so most mainstream makers sit in one basket rather than being spread across several shops.
What do products cost on the site?+
Prices start low and climb. The lower quartile of listings sits at €33.92, the median at €86.82, and the upper quartile at €201.87. The top of the range reaches €8,768.75, so one store covers budget accessories and high-end kit.
How long is the warranty cover?+
Warranty length varies by listing. The median item carries 12 of cover and the lower quartile matches it, with the upper quartile at 12. Extended warranty is offered on 86.2% of listings, which is worth adding on cameras and audio gear.
Is there a student discount?+
Student pricing is the norm here. 100% of listings qualify for a discount, while 0% sit outside that scheme, so most purchases qualify rather than a narrow range of lines.
Will it match a cheaper price elsewhere?+
Price matching is part of the offer on 54.5% of listings, with 45.5% of the catalogue outside it. It pays to compare a quote elsewhere before committing to a higher-ticket camera or computer.
What support can I get?+
Help centre content leads at 96.7%, with email close behind at 78.9%. Phone lines cover 53.9% of listings and chat 34.9%, so live help exists but self-serve is the main route.
Can I order online and collect in person?+
Yes, because click and collect is offered on 65.2% of listings. It suits anyone who wants to see a camera body or try a keyboard in person before paying, without waiting on a delivery slot.
Is there trade-in or refurbished stock?+
Trade-in is accepted on 96.8% of listings, which is a way to offset the cost of a replacement. Refurbished stock is graded too, with 77.8% at the top end of the grades used and 38.9% at the bottom.
What is the computer range like?+
Computer listings cover laptops and desktops, tagged 9.3% and 10%, with gaming rigs at 8.6%. Roughly 56.8% of the site is build to order, so custom configurations are a normal part of the range.
What kind of screens are on offer?+
Panel types in the range include 86.2% and 65.5% listings, with a median top refresh rate of 270. A stated dead pixel policy covers 8.3% of monitor listings. Screens are the other place the mix is wide for anyone shopping a tv.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%26H_Photo checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Departments
“Products: Cameras, video, film, audio, computers, electronics”
- play.google.com/store/apps/details checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity
“Selling digital cameras, video equipment, computers & electronics since 1973.”
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B&H Photo
Camera, audio and computer buyers who want catalogue depth over the lowest headline price.