Best Blu-Ray Player Overall

(November 16, 2009)

Blu-ray players deliver the best home movie-watching experience with hi-def 1080p video output and support for the latest HD audio soundtracks, such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Many newer players also support online streaming services such as Netflix, Pandora, Amazon, and YouTube over Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections for added entertainment. Here are the best Blu-ray players overall, factoring in performance, features, and value.

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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

Why it's best:
With its more affordable $299 price tag, the redesigned Sony PlayStation 3 120GB (PS3 Slim) remains the top overall choice for buyers shopping for a new Blu-ray player. The system still outperforms many competing Blu-ray players and doubles as an outstanding game console wit...read full reviewAvailable From:
Amazon.com    $348.99

Why it's a best pick:
The LG BD 390 is a feature-packed Blu-ray player that offers excellent image quality and performance. It supports 802.11n Wi-Fi networking (also supports 802.11b/g) and Ethernet for wired connections, and provides access to Netflix, YouTube, and CinemaNow, so you’ll ha... read full review

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Amazon.com    $449.99

Why it's a best pick:
The Samsung BD-P3600 is one of the best performing and most feature-packed standalone Blu-ray players on the market. It includes a USB Wi-Fi adapter for wireless internet connectivity and supports streaming of Netflix on-demand movies and Pandora internet radio. This player ... read full review

Price Range:
$269.00 - $309.00
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Beach Camera    $269.00
Rainbow Appliance    $309.00

Why it's a best pick:
This $499 universal disc player is extremely well built and handily outperforms the competition when it comes to video performance thanks to its critically-acclaimed Anchor Bay processing chip. In addition to playing back Blu-ray discs, the BDP-83 also handles DVDs, CDs, SAC... read full review

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Audioholics Store    $499.00

Why it's a best pick:
The Panasonic DMP-BD60 is a solidly built Blu-ray player that offers excellent image quality for both Blu-ray movies and DVDs. While it lacks some of the features found on the Samsung players such as Wi-Fi support and Netflix/Pandora streaming, it supports VieraCast, which a... read full review

Price Range:
$134.95 - $199.95
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Crutchfield.com    $139.99
pcRUSH.com    $134.95
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bethwelcobli - 1/18/2010

I love the PS3's bluray capabilities, definitely a good purchase

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