The Best Blu-ray Players of 2023

There are two main questions you should ask yourself when shopping for the right Blu-ray player or entertainment device: What does your current television do best? And do you plan on upgrading your TV in the near future?

There are so many buzzwords and features involved in any kind of high-end entertainment purchase: 4K, UHD, HDR, Dolby Atmos, 3D, and a hundred others. What you want in a Blu-ray player—or all-in-one console like an Xbox or PlayStation—is a feature set that aligns with your television and physical media library.

Do you own a number of UHD Blu-ray discs? Does your TV support 4K playback of any kind? Do you plan on upgrading your television or movie library in the near future, or are you happy with 1080p resolution for the foreseeable future?

We’ve spent hours researching product specs and user reviews to find the best Blu-ray players you can buy online, and we’re confident one of the following will satisfy your home-theater needs.

Panasonic DP-UB820

Panasonic Blu-ray players are generally considered one of the gold standards. This one offers 4K streaming, UHD disc playback, and upscaling tech that makes standard 1080p Blu-rays look their best on 4K ultra-high-def TVs. It’s got support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, as well as Amazon Alexa integration, in case you want to use voice commands. Unlike an Xbox, PS5, or dedicated streaming device, however, you’ll likely find the third-party app selection lacking here.

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Pros

4K HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
4K streaming and upscaling tech
Amazon Alexa voice integration

Cons

Minimal third-party app support

$497.99 from Amazon
$499.98 from Best Buy
$499.99 from Abt
$458.95 from Walmart

Sony UBP-X800M2

Another top-of-the-line Blu-ray player loaded with useful features, this Sony model is great for folks who mainly want their library of UHD discs and 1080p Blu-rays to look their best on a 4K TV. And it’s got HDR-to-SDR conversion, so movies will look great even on older televisions. It also supports 4K HDR playback, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality sound. Don’t expect a lot of third-party app support, but it does have Netflix, Prime Video, and Vudu built in.

Pros

4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos support
HDR-to-SDR conversion for older TVs
Wired and wireless connectivity

Cons

Minimal third-party app support

Buy now at Amazon
$329.99 from Best Buy
$328.00 from Abt
$278.00 from Walmart

LG UBK90

This slim, high-quality player from LG may not have all your favorite streaming apps, but it’ll help you get the most out of your physical-media library. It supports 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, standard Blu-rays, 3D Blu-rays, and old-school DVDs. It’s compatible with HDR10 and Dolby Vision—as well as most video formats you might have stored on a USB drive—and lets you stream Netflix and YouTube in 4K.

Pros

4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
Streams Netflix and YouTube in 4K
Plays USB files and 3D Blu-rays

Cons

Minimal third-party app support

Buy now at Amazon
$299.99 from Best Buy
$296.99 from Abt
$189.95 from Macy’s

Sony BDP-S6700

If you’ve got a 4K-capable television but have no interest in ever owning UHD Blu-ray discs, this player should be a perfect fit for your needs. It offers access to hundreds of third-party streaming apps—many of which will have 4K movies that look great on your TV—as well as upscaling tech for making your standard Blu-ray discs look great on a 4K screen. Just don’t change your mind about Ultra HD discs in the future; those simply won’t work with this player.

Pros

Standard Blu-ray upscaling for playback on 4K TVs
HDMI, USB, coaxial, and ethernet ports and Wi-Fi
Access to hundreds of third-party streaming apps

Cons

Doesn’t play 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs

Buy now at Amazon
$119.99 from Best Buy
$98.00 from B&H Photo Video
$118.00 from Walmart

Sony BDP-BX370

If you have a library full of 1080p (HD) Blu-rays and a high-def television—but no plans whatsoever to upgrade to a 4K television—this great Blu-ray player from Sony is the rare breed you’re looking for. It’s got access to hundreds of third-party streaming apps (Netflix and all your other favorites), upscaling for standard-definition DVDs, and even comes with a compatible HDMI cable to get you up and running. Who needs 4K, anyway?

Pros

Access to hundreds of third-party streaming apps
Comes with Wi-Fi support and an HDMI cable
Upscaling to 1080p for standard-def DVDs

Cons

No support for 4K playback of any kind

$78.00 from Amazon
$79.99 from Best Buy
$78.00 from Abt
$74.99 from B&H Photo Video

Xbox Series X

For around $500, the Xbox Series X covers all your entertainment bases—movies, music, streaming apps, TV, video games. Both the Series X and hard-to-find PlayStation 5 come with a great built-in 4K Blu-ray player. On top of next-gen gaming, the new flagship Xbox console delivers 4K streaming and UHD disc playback, Auto HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and lightning-fast load times and navigation. The only major complaint I’ve seen from cinephiles is the lack of support for 3D Blu-rays, though many people have moved on from 3D anyway.