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Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 62 models in blu-ray & DVD players to see which ones perform best.

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Overall score
This is based mainly on picture quality and ease of use. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Film DVD at 480p
Scores of this picture-quality test indicate the sharpness and detail of images on HDTVs when the unit plays prerecorded film-based DVDs (most movies) at 480p video resolution.
Video DVD at 480p
Scores of this picture-quality test indicate the sharpness and detail of images on HDTVs when the unit plays video-based DVDs (many prerecorded TV series compilations or concert videos, and home recordings) at 480p video resolution.
Film DVD at 480i
Scores of this picture-quality test indicate the sharpness and detail of images on regular TVs when the unit plays film-based DVDs (most movies) at 480i resolution.
Video DVD at 480i
Scores of this picture-quality test indicate the sharpness and detail of images on regular TVs when the unit plays video-based DVDs (many prerecorded TV series compilations or concert videos, and home recordings) at 480i resolution.
Ease of use
This is our assessment of the user-friendliness of the remote control unit, console front panel, setup menu, and key playback functions, as well as the number of useful features included.

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Recommended blu-ray & DVD players are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Home-entertainment options are expanding. Blu-ray players, which can play both high-definition Blu-ray discs and regular DVDs, are the best choice for use with an HDTV, but DVD players are still available for those who don’t demand HD quality. Digital video recorders can capture high-def and standard-def video on a hard drive. And portable Blu-ray and DVD players let you take the show on the road. If you're looking for information about Blu-ray and DVD players, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ Blu-ray and DVD player reviews will give you honest advice that you can trust. Use our Blu-ray and DVD player buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and Blu-ray and DVD player reviews to help you choose the best Blu-ray and DVD players for your needs.

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Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.