Shop for blu-ray players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 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 Slim - Game console, Blu-ray, IBM Cell Broadband Engine, 256 MB XDRAM - Integrated, Charcoal black, 1920 x 1080

• 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: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG BD590 deftly handles Blu-ray playback, CD ripping, and streaming media services like Netflix from a single box, but you'll have to pay for that simplicity. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Pandora, Picasa, Netflix, YouTube, AccuWeather, Vudu, CinemaNow, Wi-Fi, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, CD-RW, CD, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD, CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, BD-R, BD-RE

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, Ethernet, BD-Live, x.v.Colour technology, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• 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

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Blu-ray player, Digital video noise reduction, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, 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: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba BDX5200 costs a little less than competing midrange Blu-ray players, but you'll miss out on worthwhile extra features and speedy performance. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, CinemaNow, YouTube, Vudu, Pandora, Ethernet, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D ready, BD-Live, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, 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, Gracenote, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, GIF playback, PNG playback, Web Browser, Bit rate indicator, Screen saver, Multi-room music, Party streaming mode, USB keyboard support, Auto power off, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Tray lock, Quick start, BRAVIA Sync, Video playback from USB devices, iPhone Remote Control, Socialize, Mobile Device Remote Control, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's DMP-BD85K has great image quality and its 7.1 analog outputs are a nice plus, but it's slow and less featured than competing models. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Picasa, YouTube, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, 2:2 pull down compensation, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, Digital audio playback from flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pull down compensation, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, VIERA Link, Digital video playback from flash memory card, Video playback from USB devices, Video playback from flash memory card, VIERA Cast, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, 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!

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

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, YouTube, Vudu, CinemaNow, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, Built-in Wi-Fi, Miracast

• 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, Amazon Video, VIZIO Internet Apps, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, 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: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Ethernet, Function LCD, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby TrueHD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, 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: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BD30 offers excellent video quality and is Blu-ray Profile 1.1 compliant, but those who want high-resolution audio will need a cutting-edge AV receiver. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, Dialogue enhancer, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pull down compensation, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Wi-Fi ready, adapter included, Ethernet, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Up to 1080p, Stereo, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, 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, Vudu, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, Deep Color, 3D movie playback, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, EasyLink, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, 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!

Specs: Blu-ray player, YouTube, Netflix, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from flash memory card, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, Deep Color, Digital video playback from flash memory card, x.v.Colour technology, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+RW, CD-R, Kodak Picture CD, DVD, DVD+R, CD, DVD-RW, DVD-Audio, BD-R, DVD-R, BD-ROM, CD-RW, BD-RE

• 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, VieraCast, Netflix, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Pandora, Twitter, CinemaNow, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D movie playback, Skype capable with separate USB TV camera (sold separately), Touch-free sensor to open and close the disc tray, 2D-to-3D conversion video processing, iPhone/Android phone app, Dolby Digital Plus

• 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, YouTube, Picasa, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D ready, Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Blu-ray 3D, Audio CD, BD-R, BD-R (Double layer, BD-RE, BD-RE (Double layer), Blu-ray, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, JPEG, AVCHD

• 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, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, CD, Video CD, DAT, 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, YouTube, Ethernet, GIF playback, PNG playback, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Screen saver, On-screen display, Java technology, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Video playback from USB devices, Digital video noise reduction, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, HDCD, CD-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 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: LG's entry-level Blu-ray player packs Netflix and YouTube at a reasonable price, but the BD370's image quality is a step below the best. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Blockbuster, Vudu, Picasa, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Deep Color, JPEG photo playback, Aero Cosmetic Design, Up to 1080p, Stereo, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, 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 2 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Skype, FOX sports, Amazon Video, VIERA Cast, Yahoo Video, Vudu, Picasa, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, NHL, Netflix, CinemaNow, NBA, Twitter, Facebook, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D Effect Controller, Adaptive Chroma Processing, 2D to 3D Conversion, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Direct recording to flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, VIERA Link, Video playback from USB devices, Digital video noise reduction, Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD (P4HD), Touch-Free Sensor, Video Mail Recording, VIERA Cast, Incoming Ringtones, Auto Answering Video Message, Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-P2500 adds Netflix to an already well-featured and top-performing Blu-ray player, with only some minor disc compatibility issues giving us pause. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD-ROM, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW