Blu-ray Player Reviews

With stunning build quality and performance, Cambridge Audio's first 3D Blu-ray deck easily justifies its hefty price tag

5 expert reviews

For some, the Panasonic DMR-BWT740 will be a bit much. But if you find yourself looking at a standard Blu-ray player and sighing at its simplicity, then this might just be the answer. Its array of functions is mighty impressive, and we think it offers...

2 expert reviews

The Samsung BD-H8500M cost around £250 when it launched back in 2014, but it's now available for well under £200, and it's now probably the UK's most popular Blu-Ray player and HDD recorder combo. Asked by Chris from UK on 27th Dec 2017 Is it possible...

1 expert reviews | 292 user reviews

If you had asked us the day before the Denon press event is anyone was going to challenge Oppo for Blu-ray recommendation dominance, we'd have said "No way." Boy, would we have been wrong. The new Denon DBP-1611UD might not have all the bells and...

9 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

Panasonic's entry-level Blu-Ray player costs about the same as LG's and Samsung's, but it does more, and it does it better. This is no bog-standard Blu-Ray player. It provides the best picture quality in its class, and top-notch audio too. It's a whiz...

4 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

Regulars will know that insubstantial Blu-ray players are a bête noire of mine. Cheapo decks destined to become arthritic after a year or so give physical disc formats a bad name. I prefer beautifully built players, engineered to squeeze the last ounce...

2 expert reviews

BD660 - Blu ray player, 3D , Smart TV , DLNA , USB , HDMI

6 expert reviews | 194 user reviews

There are certainly a lot of wishlist features that have been trimmed off the LX71, but they keep this deck to a nice price, and you probably won't miss them anyway when the picture and sound is this good

19 expert reviews | 58 user reviews

The 500 costs as much as the older Slingbox Pro-HD, but doesn't do much more, save for streaming over WiFi. Most users would be fine with the cheaper Slingbox 350 instead.

4 expert reviews | 896 user reviews

The Sony BDP-S4200 gives you 3D playback and full HD upscaling for a reaonable price of £70. Smart TV is available via ethernet, but it's missing a Wi-Fi connection.

3 expert reviews | 82 user reviews

A decent enough effort that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of Philips TVs – but there are better all-rounders for the money

7 expert reviews | 62 user reviews

For a Blu-ray player that costs around Rs. 20,000, Pioneer BDP-440 easily excels our expectations; its audio video performance is at par with Blu-ray players that cost almost twice its price. There are a few let downs however, one it doesn’t support a...

9 expert reviews | 93 user reviews

Sony’s cracking little entry-level player delivers dazzling Blu-ray pictures and a tasty range of web content, all from a compact, stylish box that’s perfect for the bedroom.

4 expert reviews | 1511 user reviews

Denon's typically luxurious Blu-ray spinner boasts killer performance and some alluring features – but you'll need deep pockets…

8 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

The Samsung BD-F5900 is an excellent Blu-ray player with the right mix of usability, performance, and speed.

7 expert reviews | 1118 user reviews

Highs: Cracking BD image quality; super-fast disc loader; hi-res audio file support; internal 4K upscaling worth investigating Lows: No dual-band Wi-Fi support; lightweight build quality; not best for catch-up; some may be sick of the XMB interface

5 expert reviews | 266 user reviews

The Sony BDP-S560 delivers very good images--exceptional ones on DVD--and Wi-Fi connectivity, but its poorly designed remote and lack of streaming extras hurt its value.

12 expert reviews | 187 user reviews

From Laserdisc players that also spin CDs to Blu-ray/DVD/VHS recorders, combis have been part of the home entertainment landscape for decades. Their appeal is easy to understand. Stuffing two or more different products into a single chassis means fewer...

4 expert reviews | 128 user reviews

This is the way to go if you get good CAT6 cables a good 1.4 high speed hdmi and have a Smart TV. Also super for 5.1 analogue lovers as the this has individual phono outputs for great sound and a lipsink control to get it just right. turn the tv...

6 expert reviews | 511 user reviews

Although the Panasonic DMP-BD45 is positioned as a basic entry level player, its video and audio performance is not something to be scoffed at. Although it did not break new grounds in performance, it sure did as an eco-friendly player. Furthermore,...

11 expert reviews | 270 user reviews

The LG BD630 may not be revolutionary, but is a consummate blu-ray player with simple yet practical features. Furthermore, its outstanding and smooth performance is not undermined by its relatively affordable price. If you are looking for a basic entry...

7 expert reviews | 277 user reviews

If you have a 3D TV already, then you would do well to consider the Samsung BD D8500A Blu-ray player/recorder as an item that you really should purchase next. There are huge advantages in coupling your 3D TV to the right player, both from a quality and...

8 expert reviews | 149 user reviews

There's nothing here you wouldn't find on a £99 deck save for consistently excellent pictures from both Blu-ray and DVD

16 expert reviews | 43 user reviews

The LG BP730 is a shining example of how far Blu-ray players have come in the last few years. It's loaded with features, takes about 15 seconds to load most discs, and handles any video format you throw at it without processing issues. Since it's...

8 expert reviews | 416 user reviews

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15 expert reviews | 493 user reviews