Best Blu-ray Players for 1080p

Updated January 2019
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Best of the Best
Panasonic
Blu-ray Disc Player
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Bottom Line

The DMP-BD60 was built for cinephiles: it's got the best picture quality available, it can play content from discs and USB drives, and works seamlessly with other Panasonic products.

Pros

Supports BD-Live for accessing bonus Blu-ray content from the web. Built with a certified color-processing chip that delivers unmatched color quality.

Cons

No WiFi or streaming apps. It's expensive.

Sony
Blu-ray Disc Player with Built-in Wi-Fi
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Bottom Line

Sony's WiFi-enabled Blu-ray player is a solid choice if you're on a budget – but there are better options available.

Pros

Includes built-in streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu. Supports PlaystationNow for game-streaming. Includes a USB port for connecting and playing your own digital content.

Cons

The included tiny remote is hard to use, and playing discs is especially noisy.

Samsung
Blu-ray Disc Player with Built-in Wi-Fi & Full HD Upconversion
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Bottom Line

Samsung's Blu-ray player is an incredible bargain – it handles the basics with ease, comes with streaming video apps, and even supports Dolby TrueHD audio.

Pros

Samsung's "AllShare" technology makes it easy to send content from your digital devices to your screen. Built-in apps are easy to use, and upscaling makes DVDs and older content look incredible.

Cons

No visible on/off light indicator; some users report WiFi functionality can be finicky.

LG
Region-Free Blu-ray Disc Player
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Bottom Line

If you watch a lot of Blu-rays and DVDs from foreign countries, a region-free player is an absolute must.

Pros

It can play DVDs from any region, and it supports lossless audio formats like DTS-HD-MA.

Cons

Expensive when compared to competitors. Some users complain of slow loading times.

Best Bang for the Buck
Samsung
Curved Blu-ray Disc Player
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Bottom Line

Samsung's curved Blu-ray player packs every feature you could ever want into a player that's priced to beat the competition.

Pros

Built-in streaming video apps; support for lossless audio formats; solid upscaling.

Cons

The USB port supports the older USB 2.0 standard.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 32 Models Considered
  • 8 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 331 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    Unless you stream most of your new or classic videos, a Blu-ray player is essential for having a complete home theater or viewing environment. Compared to regular DVD players, a Blu-ray adds the ability to watch Blu-ray videos in full splendor. The 1080p resolution is perfect for most televisions that do not support the higher solution of true 4K. Best of all, most modern Blu-ray options offer 3D compatibility and access to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video built right into the player so you can access more movies and TV shows without needing a smart TV. You can even continue to watch standard DVDs and listen to CDs if you want a complete multimedia experience without a lot of extra equipment.

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    Sony

    Blu-ray Disc Player with Built-in Wi-Fi

    Sony

    Blu-ray Disc Player with Built-in Wi-Fi

    Sony's WiFi-enabled Blu-ray player is a solid choice if you're on a budget – but there are better options available.
    $116
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    Samsung

    Blu-ray Disc Player with Built-in Wi-Fi & Full HD Upconversion

    Samsung

    Blu-ray Disc Player with Built-in Wi-Fi & Full HD Upconversion

    Samsung's Blu-ray player is an incredible bargain – it handles the basics with ease, comes with streaming video apps, and even supports Dolby TrueHD audio.
    $112
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    LG

    Region-Free Blu-ray Disc Player

    LG

    Region-Free Blu-ray Disc Player

    If you watch a lot of Blu-rays and DVDs from foreign countries, a region-free player is an absolute must.

    $148
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    Panasonic

    Blu-ray Disc Player

    Panasonic

    Blu-ray Disc Player

    The DMP-BD60 was built for cinephiles: it's got the best picture quality available, it can play content from discs and USB drives, and works seamlessly with other Panasonic products.
    $199
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    Samsung

    Curved Blu-ray Disc Player

    Samsung

    Curved Blu-ray Disc Player

    Samsung's curved Blu-ray player packs every feature you could ever want into a player that's priced to beat the competition.
    $99

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