August 2022
Blu-ray Players: Meta Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Blu-ray Player rankings posted by key online experts, as of August 2022.
Summary
As of 8 Aug 2022, Sony UBP-X800M2 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed blu-ray player with 7 expert endorsements. 1 experts out of 7 recommended it as the '#1 blu-ray player' this month. It is followed by Panasonic DP-UB820-K and Sony UBP-X700 , with 6 and 6 expert endorsements respectively.
At a glance - August 2022 Ranking
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IndieWire
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AnxietyTech
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Digital Trends
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Wirecutter
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Crutchfield
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CNET
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The Master Switch
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The Techlounge
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What Hi-Fi
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We ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 #1 in August 2022 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #1.

AnxietyTech
Pros
Dolby Vision
HDR10
Anti-vibration construction
4K upscaling
Dolby Atmos & DSEE HX audio output
Backwards disc compatibility
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Cons
Some people find the Dolby Vision playback to overly bright
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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player for music
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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The Master Switch
Best of the Rest
Pros
Added support for Dolby Vision
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Cons
Increased price doesn’t really match the feature set
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The Techlounge
Amazing Video And Audio In One
Pros
Amazing picture quality
Support for 4K Netflix and Amazon
Great sound quality
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Cons
There is no analog stereo output
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Fix the Photo
Virtually Silent
Pros
Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
High video quality
Good sound quality
Supports rare formats
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Cons
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.
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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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB820-K #2 in August 2022 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Panasonic DP-UB820-K as #1.

AnxietyTech
This is our top pick when it comes to 4K Blu ray players
Pros
HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
Amazing visual and audio performance
Dual HDMI outputs
Fantastic build quality
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Cons
Doesn’t have XLR outputs
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The Master Switch
Pros
Incredible audio and picture
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Cons
Highly technical
Streaming options don’t have 4K or HDR
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The Techlounge
A Great Value For The Money
Pros
Super-clear image and audio
Excellent compatibility and support
Great value for the price
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Cons
Streaming services lack 4K and HDR
Average build quality
Not that user-friendly
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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 August 2022 ranking









We ranked Sony UBP-X700 #3 in August 2022 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Sony UBP-X700 as #1.

AnxietyTech
Pros
4K picture quality
Upscaling
Smart functionality allows for streaming services
Dual HDMI outputs
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Cons
No support for HDR10+
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Digital Trends
The best Blu-ray player overall
Pros
Affordable
Includes support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Compact
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Cons
Those looking for all the high-end specs will need to look elsewhere
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The Master Switch
Perfect for 4K Dolby Vision
Pros
HDR support
Great picture
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Cons
Sound quality feels middling
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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
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Cons
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.
Pros
Crisp, natural-looking picture
Excellent detail and colors
Dolby Vision support
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Cons
Sound could be grander
No HDR10+ support
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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB9000 #4 in August 2022 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
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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Fix the Photo
Our Choice
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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What Hi-Fi
A seriously capable 4K Blu-ray player for home cinema enthusiasts.
Pros
Crisp, insightful picture
Dynamic expressive sound
Good selection of features
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Cons
Very little at this price
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We ranked Sony BDP-S3700 #5 in August 2022 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.

AnxietyTech
With full HD playback capabilities,the multimedia player works with a 1080p video resolution.
Pros
Region free
HD 1080P
1080p upscaling
HDMI output
Ethernet connection
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Cons
Setup can be confusing for some
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The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Streaming
Pros
An intuitive
Accessible way to get digital streaming
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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
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Cons
No video indexing
No RCA outputs
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We ranked LG UBKM9 #6 in August 2022 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
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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 LG UBK90 #7 in August 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked LG UBK90 as #1.

Digital Trends
The best no-frills Ultra HD Blu-ray player
Pros
Easy to use
Dolby Vision support
Great audio format support
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Cons
Not a lot of built-in features
A little pricey
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The Master Switch
Best Overall Blu-ray Player
Pros
Excellent picture
Superb value
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Cons
No display
No HDMI cable
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We ranked XBox Series X #8 in August 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.

Digital Trends
The most fun Blu-ray player
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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The Master Switch
Best Blu-ray Player for Gamers
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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We ranked Panasonic DP-UB420 #9 in August 2022 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
Pros
High-res audio support
Excellent audio quality
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Cons
Build quality issues
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We ranked Sony BDP-S6700 #10 in August 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.

The Master Switch
Best Budget Blu-ray Player Under $100
Pros
Strong feature set
Solid picture quality
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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
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Cons
It lacks the HDR support
Poor design
No UHD disks support
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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 PlayStation 5 #11 in August 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.

The Master Switch
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
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Cons
Expensive
Weighs too much
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We ranked LG UBK80 #12 in August 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.

AnxietyTech
This is our second best 4K blu ray device.
Pros
Ultra HD picture quality
3D playback
4K upscaling
Ethernet input and USB port
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Cons
Does not have smart features
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The Techlounge
A Simple And Efficient Blu-Ray Player At An Affordable Price
Pros
Good value for the money
Great versatility
Excellent picture quality
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Cons
No support for Netflix and other streaming services
No Wi-Fi
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We ranked Sony UBP-X700M #13 in August 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.

Digital Trends
The best 4K upscaling Blu-ray player
Pros
Affordable
Effective upscaling for older media
HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
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Cons
Not as good as some of our other Sony picks
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We ranked LG BP175 #14 in August 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Blu-ray Players” rankings.

AnxietyTech
Pros
Region free
HDMI output included
1080P quality
DVD up-scaling
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Cons
No output for surround sound audio systems
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The Techlounge
It Just Works!
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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