April 2024
Blu-ray Players: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of blu-ray players rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 5 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 68 blu-ray player endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
33 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 5 Apr 2024, 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.
Brand breakdown
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Sony: 9 blu-ray players
(#1 is Sony UBP-X700)
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Panasonic: 6 blu-ray players
(#1 is Panasonic UB820)
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LG: 4 blu-ray players
(#1 is LG BP175)
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Microsoft: 2 blu-ray players
(#1 is XBox Series X)
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Playstation: 1 blu-ray players
(#1 is PlayStation 5)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player |
Digital Trends
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CNET
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Crutchfield
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Wirecutter
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The Master Switch
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What Hi-Fi
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IndieWire
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TopTenReviews
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The Techlounge
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Fix the Photo
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1
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- | $434 |
Panasonic UB820
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3
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-
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1
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2
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12
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-
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3
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2
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7
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-
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2
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- | $209 |
Sony UBP-X700
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1
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1
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-
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-
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6
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3
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-
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-
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-
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7
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3
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- | $315 |
Sony UBP-X800M2
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2
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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4
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-
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1
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2
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4
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+1 | Check price |
XBox Series X
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4
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3
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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5
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+1 | $118 |
Sony BDP-S6700
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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4
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5
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8
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6
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-2 | $995 |
Panasonic DP-UB9000
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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5
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-
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-
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-
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1
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7
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- | $620 |
PlayStation 5
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-
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4
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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7
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-
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11
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8
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- | $359 |
LG UBKM9
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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3
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3
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9
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- | $76 |
Sony BDP-S3700
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-
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2
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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10
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- | $250 |
Panasonic DP-UB420
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-
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-
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-
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1
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11
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- | $99 |
LG BP175
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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4
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-
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12
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New * | Check price |
Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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3
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-
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-
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17
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-1 | $399 |
Xbox One S
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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-
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10
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18
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-1 | $80 |
LG BP350
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-
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-
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-
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-
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14
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-
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-
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9
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-
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-
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We ranked Panasonic UB820 #1 in April 2024 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Panasonic UB820 as #1.
Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player for HDR
Beautiful HDR picture
Fantastic 4K upscaling
Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
Separate HDMI and analog audio outputs
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Expensive
No SACD support
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The Master Switch
Incredible audio and picture
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Highly technical
Streaming options don’t have 4K or HDR
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TopTenReviews
The best premium Blu-ray player.
4K compatible
HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Voice control enabled
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Expensive
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The Techlounge
A Great Value For The Money
Super-clear image and audio
Excellent compatibility and support
Great value for the price
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Streaming services lack 4K and HDR
Average build quality
Not that user-friendly
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We ranked Sony UBP-X700 #2 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Sony UBP-X700 as #1.
Digital Trends
The best overall Blu-ray player
Effective upscaling for older media
HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
Affordable
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Not as good as some of our other Sony picks
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CNET
Best Dolby Vision 4K Blu-ray player
The Sony UBP-X700 is a compact powerhouse that offers similar performance and better features than the X800 for a $50 discount. The player includes a host of streaming options, and Dolby Vision support is forthcoming.The time it takes for the player to load Netflix is insanely fast.
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Only supports streaming 4K HDR from YouTube. Both cheaper competitors and Sony's own X800 offer better DVD performance.
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The Master Switch
Perfect for 4K Dolby Vision
HDR support
Great picture
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Sound quality feels middling
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What Hi-Fi
A brilliant 4K Blu-ray player that rivals the Panasonic in top spot.
Crisp, natural-looking picture
Excellent detail and colors
Dolby Vision support
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Sound could be grander
No HDR10+ support
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Fix the Photo
Easy to use remote
HDR 10 and Dolby Vision support
Perfect sound rendering
Compact form-factor
Small size
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Can’t be used for streaming
A limited number of features
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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 April 2024 ranking
We ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 #3 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #1.
Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player for music
Very strong format support
Great specs for music and audio
Simultaneous Bluetooth transmission
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A bit more expensive than some picks
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The Master Switch
Best of the Rest
Added support for Dolby Vision
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Increased price doesn’t really match the feature set
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The Techlounge
Amazing Video And Audio In One
Amazing picture quality
Support for 4K Netflix and Amazon
Great sound quality
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There is no analog stereo output
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Fix the Photo
Virtually Silent
Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
High video quality
Good sound quality
Supports rare formats
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No Dolby Vision support
No analog audio output
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We ranked XBox Series X #4 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
Digital Trends
The most fun Blu-ray player
Very gaming-friendly
4K and HDR support
Plenty of on-board storage
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May be more than some are willing to pay
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CNET
Best Xbox for Blu-ray movies
Least expensive new Xbox since the Xbox 360
Easy app-based setup
Wide-ranging ecosystem, from cloud gaming to Game Pass
Media can stream at 4K
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Game resolution tops out at 1440p
Loses the optical audio output
Limited next-gen game library at launch
User interface remains cluttered
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The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Gamers
Dolby Vision compatibility puts this console over the top
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Launch-day issues and missing features
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TopTenReviews
The best Xbox with Blu-ray player.
4K Blu-ray player
Affordable
Comes with free games console
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Traditional remote is extra
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We ranked Sony BDP-S6700 #5 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
The Master Switch
Best Budget Blu-ray Player Under $100
Strong feature set
Solid picture quality
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Poor design
App implementation
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TopTenReviews
The best HD Blu-ray player.
Bluetooth compatibility
More than 300 apps
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No native 4K
No display
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The Techlounge
A Cheap,But Super-Efficient Blu-Ray Player Packed With Features
Great access to streaming services
Cheap
Strong image quality
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It lacks the HDR support
Poor design
No UHD disks support
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Fix the Photo
Control by smartphone
Powerful Wi-Fi chip
Quick streaming
High-res audio format support
Wireless sound transfer
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Doesn’t support Bluetooth
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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB9000 #6 in April 2024 because:
- 3 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
Unbelievable picture quality
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Can be tough to find in the US - you'll need to order from overseas
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What Hi-Fi
The best premium 4K Blu-ray player for home cinema enthusiasts.
Crisp, insightful picture
Dynamic expressive sound
Good selection of features
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No SACD or DVD-Audio support
Menu options can be confusing
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Fix the Photo
Our Choice
Four types of HDR support
Powerful display optimizer
New-generation processor
High-quality components
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None
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We ranked PlayStation 5 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
The Master Switch
Solid picture quality
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Lack of Dolby Vision features make this a poor choice
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TopTenReviews
The best PlayStation with Blu-ray player.
Powerhouse games console
Controller battery life and features are top-notch
A strong selection of titles
Nearly silent
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Divisive appearance
Rubbish UI
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Fix the Photo
Stylish
Impressive RAM
High-speed drive
Powerful CPU
A lot of accessories
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Expensive
Weighs too much
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We ranked LG UBKM9 #8 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
The Techlounge
Solid Blu-Ray For The Money
Feature-rich
Dolby Vision
HDR10 compatible
Streaming ready
Good value for money
Solid Ultra HD 4K image quality
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None really at this price
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Fix the Photo
4K Content Streaming
Supports many audio formats
Backward compatibility
Low price
Multi-HDR support
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Doesn’t support DTS: X
Dated design
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We ranked Sony BDP-S3700 #9 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
CNET
Best 1080p Blu-ray player
The Sony BDP-S3700 Blu-ray player demonstrates good features and performance for the money. The number of streaming apps is solid, and disc loading times are fairly respectable.
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Entering text in apps is laggy and frustrating. The implementation of the PlayStation Now gaming app is relatively poor.
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The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Streaming
An intuitive
Accessible way to get digital streaming
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You definitely miss out on some options
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Fix the Photo
Compact design
Direct access to servers
Quick performance
Simple to navigate interface
High-quality sound
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No video indexing
No RCA outputs
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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB420 #10 in April 2024 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
High-res audio support
Excellent audio quality
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Build quality issues
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We ranked LG BP175 #11 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player on a budget
Excellent price
Supports Blu-ray, DVD, and CD playback
Has built-in streaming apps
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No Wi-Fi (Ethernet only)
No 4K Blu-ray support
No HDR support
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TopTenReviews
The best cheap Blu-ray player.
Cheap
Full HD
Streaming apps
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No 4K or HDR
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The Techlounge
It Just Works!
Good image quality
Well implemented 1080p upscaling
Easy to use
Versatile player
Amazing value for money
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None
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We ranked Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
What Hi-Fi
One of the best cheap Blu-ray players we recommend
Sharp details
Smooth motion
Dynamic sound
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Doesn't play 4K discs
Small remote
No wi-fi
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TopTenReviews
The best value 4K Blu-ray player.
Excellent price
USB connection
4K upscaling
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No wireless
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We ranked Xbox One S #13 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best cheap games console with Blu-ray player.
Diverse Multimedia Options
4K Blu-ray Player
Xbox Game Pass
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Lacking in power
Weakest exclusive lineup
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Fix the Photo
Direct access to 4K Netflix
HDR streaming
An IR blaster
Small chip
No frame rate drops
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Subpar GPU performance
Console interface
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We ranked LG BP350 #14 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
The Master Switch
Full streaming functionality in a Blu-ray player, good image quality
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Slow load times can be frustrating
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TopTenReviews
The best Blu-ray player with multi-room connectivity
Compatible with LG MUSICflow
Access to LG Remote App
Smart, black design
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No 4K
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