Blu-ray Players
For the ultimate high definition digital experience, a Blu-ray player is a must have. With a large selection of players now available, the choice is increasing whilst the value is improving rapidy. The features on the players are also getting comprehensive, with every thing from 3D Ready to wifi capable players now available. To get the full benefit of high definition quality you will need to play Blu-ray discs of course, but the players are also extremely adept at playing standard DVD's by upscaling to near HD quality, making them ideal if you want to replace your current player.
Top 3 Blu-ray Players
The vast choice of players available makes choosing between them very difficult, but we reckon these three are the best buys at the moment:
Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray Player
Sitting in the middle of Sony’s 2010 Blu-ray player range, the Sony BDP-S570 has just the right combination of features, including built in wireless and 3D ready, to make it a real winner.
LG BX580 3D Blu-ray Player
The LG BX580 is one of the new breed of 3D capable Blu-ray players, but this model throws in a few more interesting features too.
Samsung BD-C5500 Blu-ray Player
The Samsung BD-C5500 is a wireless ready entry level player with an impressive set of features for a very competitive price.
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Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Player
Whilst it may be an entry level player, the Sony BDP-S370 has an improved feature set that makes it a worthwhile upgrade from the model it replaces, and the ‘monolith design’ looks are pretty amazing too.
Read morePanasonic DMP-BD85 Blu-ray Player
The DMP-BD85 is Panasonic’s top of the range Blu-ray player, and with an eye watering feature set, it could just be the best Blu-ray player yet.
Read moreSony BDP-S470 Blu-ray Player
The Sony BDP-S470 is a wireless ready, 3D ready Blu-ray player that ticks all the boxes, and it looks great too.
Read moreSamsung BD-C5300 Blu-ray Player
The Samsung BD-C5300 is the entry level Blu-ray player from Samsung which offers an almost identical specification to the C5500.
Read morePanasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-ray Player
The Panasonic DMP-BD65 replaces one of the best selling Blu-ray players and adds on an additional few features which will surely keep it near the front of the pack.
Read morePanasonic DMP-BD45 Blu-ray Player
Panasonic’s new budget Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD45 promises quality high definition playback for a new improved price to suit most budgets.
Read morePioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray Player
The Pioneer BDP-120 is a great value for money Blu-ray player from this top brand which looks as good as it performs.
Read moreBlu-ray Buyers Guide
With the ever increasing amount of Blu-ray players now available, it is getting more and more difficult to choose between them. Our Blu-ray Player Buyers Guide has been written specifically to help you decide what features you really need and how to make the right decision when choosing your player.
All about Blu-ray
Blu-ray players are the latest next generation players, capable of playing movies in high definition for the ultimate home cinema experience. If you are new to Blu-ray or would like to know more, read our short guide: What is a Blu-ray player, and you may also wish to know if you can play dvds on a Blu-ray player.
Although purchasing and getting started with a Blu-ray player is easy, you may want to know more about Blu-ray profiles and what you should look out for when making your decision.
We also have a short guide to Blu-ray regions to help you avoid costly mistakes if buying your films from abroad.
Still Need Convincing?
Our in depth comparison of DVD v Blu-ray will help you make up your mind - we've put a DVD version and Blu-ray version of the same film head to head and watched them side by side. The results make very interesting reading...