September 2023
Blu-ray Players: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of blu-ray players rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.
Summary
On 3 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 68 blu-ray player endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
31 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 3 Sep 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.
Brand breakdown
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Sony: 9 blu-ray players
(#1 is Sony UBP-X800M2)
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Panasonic: 5 blu-ray players
(#1 is Panasonic UB820)
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LG: 4 blu-ray players
(#1 is LG UBK90)
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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 - September Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player |
TopTenReviews
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The Techlounge
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Fix the Photo
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What Hi-Fi
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IndieWire
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The Master Switch
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CNET
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Wirecutter
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Crutchfield
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Digital Trends
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1
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- | $413 |
Panasonic UB820
The Panasonic UB820 is a highly recommended Blu-ray player with exceptional picture quality, good audio capabilities, a variety of connectivity options, and additional features like streaming services and voice control.
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2
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7
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3
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12
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-
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2
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1
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3
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2
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- | $328 |
Sony UBP-X800M2
The Sony UBP-X800M2 is a high-quality Blu-ray player that delivers exceptional picture and audio quality, with excellent HDR support, multi-channel audio output, and versatile connectivity options.
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1
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2
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3
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4
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7
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2
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3
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- | $188 |
Sony UBP-X700
The Sony UBP-X700 is a highly rated and versatile 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player that offers excellent upscaling, HDR support, multi-format disc playback, and a range of connectivity options and streaming services.
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7
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2
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6
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1
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-
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-
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1
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4
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- | $998 |
Panasonic DP-UB9000
The Panasonic DP-UB9000 is a high-end 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player that offers exceptional picture and audio quality, a wide range of connectivity options, and support for a variety of disc formats and streaming services.
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1
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4
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9
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4
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5
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- | Check price |
Sony BDP-S6700
The Sony BDP-S6700 is a versatile and reliable Blu-ray player that offers impressive upscaling capabilities, strong connectivity options, and support for popular streaming services.
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4
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5
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8
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2
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-
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-
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6
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- | Check price |
XBox Series X
The Xbox Series X is a top-notch gaming console with excellent picture and audio quality, smooth gameplay, and a comprehensive range of connectivity options, making it a great choice for gamers and entertainment enthusiasts.
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6
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5
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3
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5
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7
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- | Check price |
PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 is a next-generation gaming console that offers impressive picture and audio quality, fast and reliable connectivity options, a customizable and intuitive user interface, and a range of additional features that enhance the overall user experience.
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7
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11
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8
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4
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-
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8
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- | $280 |
LG UBKM9
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3
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3
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2
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9
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- | $80 |
Sony BDP-S3700
The Sony BDP-S3700 is a versatile and high-quality Blu-ray player that offers impressive picture and audio quality, HDR support, and a range of connectivity options, making it ideal for enhancing the home entertainment experience.
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5
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3
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2
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10
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+1 | Check price |
LG UBK90
The LG UBK90 Blu-ray player offers excellent picture and audio quality, HDR support, multi-channel audio output, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, and support for popular disc formats and additional features such as streaming services and USB playback.
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1
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4
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11
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-1 | $248 |
Panasonic DP-UB420
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4
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1
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12
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- | $75 |
LG BP175
The LG BP175 Blu-ray player is a good option for those who want a basic player that can upgrade non-4K content to higher definition and dynamic range, with good audio output and a user-friendly interface, and the ability to play media files from a USB flash drive.
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5
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4
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6
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16
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- | $485 |
Xbox One S
The Xbox One S is a versatile gaming console with strong upscaling capabilities, HDR support, high-resolution audio, a wide range of connectivity options, and the ability to play various disc formats and streaming services, making it a great investment for a high-quality gaming and media experience.
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8
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10
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17
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- | $75 |
LG BP350
The LG BP350 is a budget-friendly Blu-ray player with good upscaling performance, built-in Wi-Fi, and support for various disc formats and online streaming services.
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9
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14
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We ranked Panasonic UB820 #1 in September 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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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
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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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The Master Switch
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Incredible audio and picture
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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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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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We ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 #2 in September 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 Techlounge
Amazing Video And Audio In One
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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
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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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What Hi-Fi
A great 4K Blu-ray player for the money,despite a couple of peculiar traits.
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Crisp, detailed picture
Rhythmic, musical sound
Supports SACD and DVD-A
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Lacks HDR10+
Odd Dolby Vision execution
Could be more vibrant
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The Master Switch
Best of the Rest
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Added support for Dolby Vision
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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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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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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 September 2023 ranking
TopTenReviews
The Techlounge
Fix the Photo
What Hi-Fi
IndieWire
The Master Switch
CNET
Wirecutter
Crutchfield
Digital Trends
We ranked Sony UBP-X700 #3 in September 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.
Fix the Photo
Easy to use remote
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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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What Hi-Fi
A brilliant 4K Blu-ray player,with an attractive price tag to boot.
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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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The Master Switch
Perfect for 4K Dolby Vision
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HDR support
Great picture
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Sound quality feels middling
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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player overall
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Affordable
Effective upscaling for older media
HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
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Not as good as some of our other Sony picks
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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB9000 #4 in September 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.
Fix the Photo
Our Choice
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Four types of HDR support
Powerful display optimizer
New-generation processor
High-quality components
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None
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What Hi-Fi
A seriously capable high-end player for home cinema enthusiasts.
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Crisp, insightful picture
Dynamic expressive sound
Good selection of features
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Overcomplicated menus
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The Master Switch
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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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We ranked Sony BDP-S6700 #5 in September 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
TopTenReviews
The best HD Blu-ray player.
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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
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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
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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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The Master Switch
Best Budget Blu-ray Player Under $100
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Strong feature set
Solid picture quality
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Poor design
App implementation
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We ranked XBox Series X #6 in September 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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4K Blu-ray player
Affordable
Comes with free games console
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Traditional remote is extra
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The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Gamers
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Dolby Vision compatibility puts this console over the top
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Launch-day issues and missing features
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Digital Trends
The most fun Blu-ray player
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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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We ranked PlayStation 5 #7 in September 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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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
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Impressive RAM
High-speed drive
Powerful CPU
A lot of accessories
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Expensive
Weighs too much
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The Master Switch
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Solid picture quality
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Lack of Dolby Vision features make this a poor choice
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We ranked LG UBKM9 #8 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
The Techlounge
Solid Blu-Ray For The Money
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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
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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 September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best blu-ray players” rankings.
Fix the Photo
Compact design
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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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The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Streaming
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An intuitive
Accessible way to get digital streaming
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You definitely miss out on some options
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We ranked LG UBK90 #10 in September 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
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Excellent picture
Superb value
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No display
No HDMI cable
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Digital Trends
The best for Dolby Atmos
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Easy to use
Dolby Vision support
Great audio format support
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Not a lot of built-in features
A little pricey
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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB420 #11 in September 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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High-res audio support
Excellent audio quality
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Build quality issues
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We ranked LG BP175 #12 in September 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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Cheap
Full HD
Streaming apps
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No 4K or HDR
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The Techlounge
It Just Works!
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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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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player on a budget
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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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We ranked Xbox One S #13 in September 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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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
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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 September 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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Compatible with LG MUSICflow
Access to LG Remote App
Smart, black design
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No 4K
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The Master Switch
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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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