Video Components Reviews and Rankings

Best Blu-ray Players

As prices on Blu-ray players continue to drop, more and more consumers are making the switch from DVD to Blu-ray discs. Blu-ray players offer crisper image quality with full 1080p HD output as well as superior sound perf...

Best Netflix Player

Winner: Roku 2 XS
If you're a current Netflix subscriber, you're probably aware of the roller-coaster ride that the company has been on as of late. Amidst the price hikes...

Best High End HDMI Cable

Winner: BJC Belden Series-1 Bonded-Pair Cable
It’s important to buy thicker gauge, higher quality HDMI cables for very long runs (35-feet or longer). You can run 1080p video through these cables at...

Best HDMI Cable

Winner: Mediabridge Ultra Series 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable
Retail stores often sell HDMI cables for $50+ with promises of better audio and video quality. But the truth is that you won’t notice any difference in...

Best Disc Repair System

Winner: Digital Innovations Skip DR Automax Disc Repair System
Through ongoing use, all CDs and DVDs can eventually become scratched and unplayable. Before you throw them out, however, why not try one of the handy disc...

Best DVD Player

Winner: Sony DVP-NS700H/B DVD Player
While Blu-ray players are the latest craze, DVD players are still going strong because of their value and the massive library of DVD titles available. The...

Best Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

Winner: TiVo HD Digital Video Recorder TCD658000
DVR (digital video recorder) systems have become essential for consumers that do not want to stick to a set schedule to watch their favorite TV...

Best In-Wall HDMI Cable

Winner: Tartan 24 AWG Tinned Copper HDMI Cables
These HDMI cables are certified for in-wall installations and use thicker gauge wire to prevent information loss when running 1080p video over long...

Best Component Video Cables

Winner: Blue Jeans Component Video Cables
Component video cables are used to connect HDTVs, Blu-ray and DVD players, game consoles, and set-top boxes. Unlike composite, component carries analog...

Best Disc Cleaner

Winner: Allsop CD and DVD FastWipes
Dirt and grime can create problems with most electronics. When it comes to DVDs and CDs, a few greasy fingerprints and some smudges can actually make a...

Best High End Blu-ray Player

Winner: OPPO BDP-95 Blu-ray Player
While there are plenty of sub-$400 Blu-ray players offering a performance level that’s sure to satisfy most consumers, there are only a handful of players...

Best Budget Blu-Ray Player

Winner: Panasonic DMP-BDT210 Wi-Fi 3D Blu-ray Player
With the emergence of sub-$200 players from major manufacturers such as Sony, Panasonic, and Samsung, Blu-ray is finally becoming mainstream. But despite...

Best All-Around Blu-Ray Player

Winner: Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
The best Blu-ray players deliver an ideal home movie-watching experience with hi-def 1080p video output and support for the latest HD audio soundtracks...

Best 7.1 Analog Output Equipped Blu-ray Player

Winner: OPPO BDP-95 Blu-ray Player
While Blu-ray players with 7.1 analog output are more expensive, they're the only option if you have an older AV receiver without HDMI inputs but still...