Shop for blu-ray players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-P1500 offers generous Blu-ray functionality at a budget price, thanks to several firmware updates and aggressive retailer discounts. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, CinemaNow, Netflix, YouTube, Vudu, Pandora, JPEG photo playback, AllShare, Stereo, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Gracenote, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi, Deep Color, 3D movie playback, x.v.Colour technology, PhotoTV HD, Multi-room music, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Wi-Fi Ready, BRAVIA Sync, Video playback from USB devices, Socialize, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Vudu, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Ethernet, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Up to 1080p, Stereo, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, Blu-ray Disc, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, EasyLink, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Cinema mode, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, Video CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Toshiba announced four new devices called "Media Boxes," but are essentially Blu-ray players with streaming-media functionality. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Miracast

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 81 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BDP-S300 is a decent choice if you're limiting yourself to a relatively cheap, standard-design Blu-ray player, but everyone else should consider the competition. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, Screen saver, JPEG photo playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DVD+R, BD-ROM, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Ethernet, Anynet+, JPEG photo playback, BD-Wise, DLNA compatible, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Blockbuster, Ethernet, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Progressive scanning, 3D movie playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, NTSC/PAL conversion, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, 5.1 channel surround, 7.1 channel surround, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R DL, Kodak Picture CD, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-Audio, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 57 reviews

The Bottom Line: The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player--especially if you can find it for less than $300. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Parental lock, JPEG photo playback, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, BD-RE, BD-R

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Slacker Personal Radio, BRAVIA Internet Video, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, PhotoTV HD, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Wi-Fi Ready, BRAVIA Sync, Video playback from USB devices, iPhone Remote Control, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 45 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as you don't need 3D compatibility, the LG BD570 offers the same mix of solid Blu-ray playback and media streaming that made its predecessor a hit. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, YouTube, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, Cinema mode, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.2 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We wouldn't recommend the Philips BDP5506 over competing Blu-ray players. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Blockbuster, Vudu, Net TV, Pandora, Netflix, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, Digital audio playback from flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, Kodak Picture CD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 Move Bundle - Game console, Blu-ray, IBM Cell Broadband Engine, 256 MB XDRAM - Integrated, Charcoal black, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 19 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Samsung Apps, Built-in Wi-Fi, BD-Wise, Stereo, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DVD-RW, CD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-ROM, CD, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD-R, BD-R, DVD+R, DVD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, BRAVIA Internet Video, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, Deep Color, 3D movie playback, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Wi-Fi Ready, BRAVIA Sync, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Samsung Apps, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D movie playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-D6700 is an excellent all-around Blu-ray player with dual HDMI outputs, but for most buyers its upgrades won't justify its high price. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Samsung Apps, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D movie playback, 7.1 channel surround, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Facebook, Blockbuster, Twitter, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D ready, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BD60 offers excellent image quality and reliable Blu-ray playback, but it doesn't have as many features as the competition. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, YouTube, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, Dialogue enhancer, x.v.Colour technology, BD-Java, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pull down compensation, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Cinema mode, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S550 offers excellent image quality and a solid feature set, but only consider it if you need the multichannel analog outputs. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, Cinema mode, JPEG photo playback, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, VIERA Connect, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D Effect Controller, Adaptive Chroma Processing, 2D to 3D Conversion, External HDD Playback, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Smart Eco Sensor, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Enhanced Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD), Pure Audio on HDMI, VIERA Link, Quick start, Mobile Device Remote Control, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, SACD playback

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Samsung Apps, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, 3D movie playback, DLNA compatible, BD-Wise, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Toshiba announced four new devices called "Media Boxes," but are essentially Blu-ray players with streaming-media functionality. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, CinemaNow, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Built-in Wi-Fi