BLU-RAY PLAYERS ENJOY HIGH-DEF MOVIE THRILLS
BUYER’S GUIDEBEST BUYSThe only products worth considering
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Up to £500
Panasonic DP-UB150EB £129
March 2020 ★★★★★
A highly competent machine at an impressively low price, this 4K Blu-ray player represents a big step up from streaming your UHD content.
Compatibility 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD HDMI out 1
Sony UBP-X700 £199
Best 4K Blu-ray player under £250, Awards 2021 ★★★★★
This 4K player delivers a stunningly natural picture for an affordable price. It’ll be tough to knock this Sony off its perch.
Compatibility 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, CD HDMI out 2
Panasonic DP-UB820EB £299
Best 4K Blu-ray player, Awards 2023 ★★★★★
Delivers on multiple fronts, supporting all major HDR formats, delivering a hugely immersive and impactful picture, and all backed up by strong audio.
Compatibility 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD HDMI out 2
HOME CINEMA AMPLIFIERS POWERFUL SOUND THAT TRULY BRINGS MOVIES TO LIFE
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£500 to £2000
Denon AVR-X2800H £869
Best home cinema amplifier £1000-£2000, Awards 2022 ★★★★★
The AVR-X2800H ups the ante with more HDMI 2.1 inputs, a new user-friendly interface and a more responsive, coherent and spacious sound.
Power 7 x 95W Dolby Atmos Yes HDMI in/out 6/2
Sony TA-AN1000 £999
Best home cinema amplifier under £1500, Awards 2023 ★★★★★
Sony has delivered an AV amp that has reignited the same excitement that we felt with its last model, here with additional dynamics, scale and accuracy.
Power 7 x 85W Dolby Atmos Yes HDMI in/out 6/2
Denon AVC-X3800H £1499
Best home cinema amplifier over £2000, Awards 2022 ★★★★★
Despite being more expensive than its predecessor, the AVC-X3800H’s updated feature spec and new and improved sound make it an excellent buy.
Power 9 x 105W Dolby Atmos Yes HDMI in/out 6/3
Arcam AVR 5 £2000
September 2022 ★★★★★
While it lacks some of the functionality and usability of the competition, the AVR5 delivers an impeccable sonic performance.
Power 7 x 60W Dolby Atmos Yes HDMI in/out 7/2
£2000 and above
Yamaha RX-A6A £2299
October 2022 ★★★★★
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