March 2023
Blu-ray Players: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Blu-ray Player rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.
Summary
Between 4 Mar 2023 and 7 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 69 Blu-ray Player endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
32 Blu-ray Players were endorsed in total, only 14 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 7 Mar 2023, Panasonic UB820 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed blu-ray player with 7 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 7 recommended it as the '#1 blu-ray player' this month. It is followed by Sony UBP-X800M2 and Sony UBP-X700 , with 6 and 5 expert endorsements respectively.
Brand breakdown
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Sony:
9 Blu-ray Players
(#1 is Sony UBP X1000ES )
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Panasonic:
5 Blu-ray Players
(#1 is Panasonic DMP-UB700 )
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LG:
4 Blu-ray Players
(#1 is LG BPM-35 )
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Microsoft:
2 Blu-ray Players
(#1 is Xbox One S )
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Playstation:
1 Blu-ray Players
(#1 is PlayStation 5 )
Price breakdown
At a glance - March 2023 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player |
CNET
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IndieWire
|
TopTenReviews
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Crutchfield
|
Wirecutter
|
The Master Switch
|
Digital Trends
|
What Hi-Fi
|
The Techlounge
|
Fix the Photo
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
- | $470 |
Panasonic UB820
|
-
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
12
|
3
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
|
2
|
- | $278 |
Sony UBP-X800M2
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
2
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
|
3
|
- | $221 |
Sony UBP-X700
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
1
|
2
|
-
|
7
|
|
4
|
- | $977 |
Panasonic DP-UB9000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
1
|
|
5
|
- | Check price |
Sony BDP-S6700
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
8
|
|
6
|
- | Check price |
XBox Series X
|
3
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
7
|
- | Check price |
PlayStation 5
|
4
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
11
|
|
8
|
- | $200 |
LG UBKM9
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
|
9
|
- | $85 |
Sony BDP-S3700
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
|
10
|
- | $247 |
LG UBK90
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
11
|
- | Check price |
Panasonic DP-UB420
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
12
|
- | $82 |
LG BP175
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
|
16
|
- | $489 |
Xbox One S
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
|
17
|
- | $77 |
LG BP350
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
14
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Sorted by price:
| Position in ranking | Price | Blu-ray Player |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | $76.99 | LG BP350 [buy] [more info] |
| #12 | $82.42 | LG BP175 [buy] [more info] |
| #9 | $84.99 | Sony BDP-S3700 [buy] [more info] |
| #8 | $199.99 | LG UBKM9 [buy] [more info] |
| #3 | $221.18 | Sony UBP-X700 [buy] [more info] |
| #10 | $246.99 | LG UBK90 [buy] [more info] |
| #2 | $278 | Sony UBP-X800M2 [buy] [more info] |
| #1 | $469.99 | Panasonic UB820 [buy] [more info] |
| #16 | $489 | Xbox One S [buy] [more info] |
| #4 | $977.04 | Panasonic DP-UB9000 [buy] [more info] |
We ranked Panasonic UB820 #1 in March 2023 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Panasonic UB820 as #1.
TopTenReviews
The best premium Blu-ray player.
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Pros
4K compatible
HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Voice control enabled
|
Cons
Expensive
|
The Master Switch
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Pros
Incredible audio and picture
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Cons
Highly technical
Streaming options don’t have 4K or HDR
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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player for HDR
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Pros
Beautiful HDR picture
Fantastic 4K upscaling
Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
Separate HDMI and analog audio outputs
|
Cons
Expensive
No SACD support
|
The Techlounge
A Great Value For The Money
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Pros
Super-clear image and audio
Excellent compatibility and support
Great value for the price
|
Cons
Streaming services lack 4K and HDR
Average build quality
Not that user-friendly
|
We ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 #2 in March 2023 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #1.
The Master Switch
Best of the Rest
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Pros
Added support for Dolby Vision
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Cons
Increased price doesn’t really match the feature set
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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player for music
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Pros
Very strong format support
Great specs for music and audio
Simultaneous Bluetooth transmission
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Cons
A bit more expensive than some picks
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What Hi-Fi
A great 4K Blu-ray player for the money,despite a couple of peculiar traits.
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Pros
Crisp, detailed picture
Rhythmic, musical sound
Supports SACD and DVD-A
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Cons
Lacks HDR10+
Odd Dolby Vision execution
Could be more vibrant
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The Techlounge
Amazing Video And Audio In One
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Pros
Amazing picture quality
Support for 4K Netflix and Amazon
Great sound quality
|
Cons
There is no analog stereo output
|
Fix the Photo
Virtually Silent
|
Pros
Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
High video quality
Good sound quality
Supports rare formats
|
Cons
No Dolby Vision support
No analog audio output
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Blu-ray Players.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Blu-ray Players, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for March 2023 ranking
CNET
IndieWire
TopTenReviews
Crutchfield
Wirecutter
The Master Switch
Digital Trends
What Hi-Fi
The Techlounge
Fix the Photo
We ranked Sony UBP-X700 #3 in March 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Sony UBP-X700 as #1.
The Master Switch
Perfect for 4K Dolby Vision
|
Pros
HDR support
Great picture
|
Cons
Sound quality feels middling
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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player overall
|
Pros
Affordable
Effective upscaling for older media
HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
|
Cons
Not as good as some of our other Sony picks
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What Hi-Fi
A brilliant 4K Blu-ray player,with an attractive price tag to boot.
|
Pros
Crisp, natural-looking picture
Excellent detail and colors
Dolby Vision support
|
Cons
Sound could be grander
No HDR10+ support
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Fix the Photo
Easy to use remote
|
Pros
HDR 10 and Dolby Vision support
Perfect sound rendering
Compact form-factor
Small size
|
Cons
Can’t be used for streaming
A limited number of features
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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB9000 #4 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Panasonic DP-UB9000 as #1.
The Master Switch
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Pros
Unbelievable picture quality
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Cons
Can be tough to find in the US - you'll need to order from overseas
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What Hi-Fi
A seriously capable 4K Blu-ray player for home cinema enthusiasts.
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Pros
Crisp, insightful picture
Dynamic expressive sound
Good selection of features
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Cons
Overcomplicated menus
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Fix the Photo
Our Choice
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Pros
Four types of HDR support
Powerful display optimizer
New-generation processor
High-quality components
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Cons
None
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We ranked Sony BDP-S6700 #5 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best HD Blu-ray player.
|
Pros
Bluetooth compatibility
More than 300 apps
|
Cons
No native 4K
No display
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The Master Switch
Best Budget Blu-ray Player Under $100
|
Pros
Strong feature set
Solid picture quality
|
Cons
Poor design
App implementation
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The Techlounge
A Cheap,But Super-Efficient Blu-Ray Player Packed With Features
|
Pros
Great access to streaming services
Cheap
Strong image quality
|
Cons
It lacks the HDR support
Poor design
No UHD disks support
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Fix the Photo
Control by smartphone
|
Pros
Powerful Wi-Fi chip
Quick streaming
High-res audio format support
Wireless sound transfer
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Cons
Doesn’t support Bluetooth
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We ranked XBox Series X #6 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best Xbox with Blu-ray player.
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Pros
4K Blu-ray player
Affordable
Comes with free games console
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Cons
Traditional remote is extra
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The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Gamers
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Pros
Dolby Vision compatibility puts this console over the top
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Cons
Launch-day issues and missing features
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Digital Trends
The most fun Blu-ray player
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Pros
Very gaming-friendly
4K and HDR support
Plenty of on-board storage
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Cons
May be more than some are willing to pay
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We ranked PlayStation 5 #7 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best PlayStation with Blu-ray player.
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Pros
Powerhouse games console
Controller battery life and features are top-notch
A strong selection of titles
Nearly silent
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Cons
Divisive appearance
Rubbish UI
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The Master Switch
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Pros
Solid picture quality
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Cons
Lack of Dolby Vision features make this a poor choice
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Fix the Photo
Stylish
|
Pros
Impressive RAM
High-speed drive
Powerful CPU
A lot of accessories
|
Cons
Expensive
Weighs too much
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We ranked LG UBKM9 #8 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
The Techlounge
Solid Blu-Ray For The Money
|
Pros
Feature-rich
Dolby Vision
HDR10 compatible
Streaming ready
Good value for money
Solid Ultra HD 4K image quality
|
Cons
None really at this price
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Fix the Photo
4K Content Streaming
|
Pros
Supports many audio formats
Backward compatibility
Low price
Multi-HDR support
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Cons
Doesn’t support DTS: X
Dated design
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We ranked Sony BDP-S3700 #9 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Streaming
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Pros
An intuitive
Accessible way to get digital streaming
|
Cons
You definitely miss out on some options
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Fix the Photo
Compact design
|
Pros
Direct access to servers
Quick performance
Simple to navigate interface
High-quality sound
|
Cons
No video indexing
No RCA outputs
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We ranked LG UBK90 #10 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked LG UBK90 as #1.
The Master Switch
Best Overall Blu-ray Player
|
Pros
Excellent picture
Superb value
|
Cons
No display
No HDMI cable
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Digital Trends
The best for Dolby Atmos
|
Pros
Easy to use
Dolby Vision support
Great audio format support
|
Cons
Not a lot of built-in features
A little pricey
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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB420 #11 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Panasonic DP-UB420 as #1.
The Master Switch
A Great Player for Listening to Music
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Pros
High-res audio support
Excellent audio quality
|
Cons
Build quality issues
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We ranked LG BP175 #12 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best cheap Blu-ray player.
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Pros
Cheap
Full HD
Streaming apps
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Cons
No 4K or HDR
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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player on a budget
|
Pros
Excellent price
Supports Blu-ray, DVD, and CD playback
Has built-in streaming apps
|
Cons
No Wi-Fi (Ethernet only)
No 4K Blu-ray support
No HDR support
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The Techlounge
It Just Works!
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Pros
Good image quality
Well implemented 1080p upscaling
Easy to use
Versatile player
Amazing value for money
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Cons
None
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We ranked Xbox One S #13 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best cheap games console with Blu-ray player.
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Pros
Diverse Multimedia Options
4K Blu-ray Player
Xbox Game Pass
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Cons
Lacking in power
Weakest exclusive lineup
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Fix the Photo
Direct access to 4K Netflix
|
Pros
HDR streaming
An IR blaster
Small chip
No frame rate drops
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Cons
Subpar GPU performance
Console interface
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We ranked LG BP350 #14 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best Blu-ray player with multi-room connectivity
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Pros
Compatible with LG MUSICflow
Access to LG Remote App
Smart, black design
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Cons
No 4K
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The Master Switch
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Pros
Full streaming functionality in a Blu-ray player, good image quality
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Cons
Slow load times can be frustrating
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