Streaming might be convenient but for unbeatable at-home cinema experiences in HD and 4K, nothing beats the picture quality and audio fidelity you get from a Blu-ray disc. Blu-ray players aren't constrained by internet speeds and bandwidth, so you'll never have to deal with your movie stopping to buffer part-way through. The best 4K UHD Blu-ray players support Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, DTS:X and HDR10 formats for even higher image quality. Blu-ray players should work with your old DVD and CD collections, too. And of course discs are something you own, so watching Blu-rays doesn't require a monthly subscription.
To make choosing the right Blu-ray player easier, here are our favorite picks.
Our Picks
What is the best Blu-ray player for 2025?
Best Dolby Vision 4K Blu-ray player
Pros
- The Sony UBP-X700 is a compact powerhouse that offers similar performance and better features than the X800 for a $50 discount. The player includes a host of streaming options, and Dolby Vision support is forthcoming.The time it takes for the player to load Netflix is insanely fast.
Cons
- Only supports streaming 4K HDR from YouTube. Both cheaper competitors and Sony's own X800 offer better DVD performance.
The Sony UBP-X700 is at the cutting edge of 4K Blu-ray technology, thanks in part to its Dolby Vision compatibility. Throw in a bunch of streaming app services, and this Sony Blu-ray player rewards you with a solid performance at a reasonable price.
Best 1080p Blu-ray player
Pros
- The Sony BDP-S3700 Blu-ray player demonstrates good features and performance for the money. The number of streaming apps is solid, and disc loading times are fairly respectable.
Cons
- Entering text in apps is laggy and frustrating. The implementation of the PlayStation Now gaming app is relatively poor.
If you want to spend the bare minimum on a Blu-ray player, then the Sony BDP-S3700 should be your choice. It offers a lot of features for little money, but as it's only 1080p you'll miss out on advanced features like 4K resolution picture quality and Dolby Vision.
Best Xbox for Blu-ray movies
Pros
- Least expensive new Xbox since the Xbox 360
- Easy app-based setup
- Wide-ranging ecosystem, from cloud gaming to Game Pass
- Media can stream at 4K
Cons
- Game resolution tops out at 1440p
- Loses the optical audio output
- Limited next-gen game library at launch
- User interface remains cluttered
The Xbox Series X is the only current Xbox model that accepts optical discs. It can play DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K Blu-rays, in addition to Xbox game discs. It can also be used with standard IR remotes, unlike the PS5. Note that the cheaper Xbox Series S does not have a disc slot.
Best PlayStation for Blu-ray movies
Pros
- Fantastic new controller
- Streamlined UI puts games first
- Great exclusive game lineup
- Included Astro's Playroom game is fantastic
Cons
- The bold design is borderline impractical for small spaces
- Syncing up cloud saves can be a pain
- I don't love the clunky-feeling plastic stand
The high-end PS5 (the $500 model) includes an optical drive that accepts DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K Blu-rays, in addition to PS4 and PS5 game discs. The cheaper PS5 Digital Edition does not have a disc slot.