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Physical media is far from dead. In fact, it’s a better time than ever to own your favorite TV series and movies, given that they often disappear from streaming services in the blink of an eye. So if you’re someone who collects Blu-ray discs for your home theater setup, you’re going to want to start with a great Blu-ray player first.

A great Blu-ray player can make all the difference when it comes to getting the most out of what you watch. With the advent of 4K and HDR, they’ve evolved to deliver crisp, crystal clear picture and sound quality. So no matter what you buy on Blu-ray, you can enjoy it to the fullest at home with the right player. 

But which Blu-ray player should you bring home? Whether you’re a casual viewer or a dedicated film fan, we’ve rounded up some picks.


The best Blu-ray players in 2024


Best Blu-ray player: Panasonic DP-UB820 

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If you’re looking for the best Blu-ray player for most users, look no further than the Panasonic DMP-UB820. This player has a nice balance of features, performance and value. That makes it the best choice for just about everyone who needs a Blu-ray player. 

It has full HDR support for vibrant colors, sharp textures and accurate black tones. Even when you play standard, non-4K Blu-ray or DVD discs, this player’s upscaling ability sharpens and enhances picture quality so it’s almost like seeing your favorites come to life in a new way. It also has Dolby Atmos support so it can fill your room with loud, clear sound. 

Aside from connecting it directly to your TV or stereo system, it can use Wi-Fi for video streaming and even has a dedicated HDMI audio output for even higher-quality sound. That means it should mesh well with just about any setup you have going on in your living room with little muss or fuss. 


Best premium Blu-ray player: Panasonic DP-UB9000

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If you want the absolute best in home entertainment and have an elite home theater setup, the Panasonic DP-UB9000 is the ultimate 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. Yes, it’s pricey, and that’s because it’s for the most elite cinephile. That’s why everything about it says “luxury” in many ways.

The heavy metal build and premium design make it clear that this player is in a class of its own. It supports all the key HDR formats, including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. You can also count on it for fantastic audio quality. With high-quality DACs, two-channel and 7.1-channel analogue outputs as well as support for Hi-Res Audio, this player has you covered in terms of audio. To top it all off, the DP-UB9000 comes packed with plenty of smart features.

This level of performance doesn’t come cheap, so you’ll absolutely be paying a pretty penny. But if quality is of the utmost importance to you, this is the Blu-ray player of your dreams.


Best budget Blu-ray player: Sony UBP-X700

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Don’t want to spend an entire paycheck on a Blu-ray player? You don’t need to. The Sony UBP-X700 is an affordable player offers an impressive array of features and performance that belies its budget-friendly price point.

Its exceptional picture quality may come as a surprise, given that this player is so afforable. But whether you’re watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster or a classic film, this Blu-ray player can offer a great-looking picture that you can be proud of, even if you’re watching only top-of-the-line 4K releases.

It supports multiple HDR formats, including Dolby Vision and HDR10, ensuring that you can enjoy the widest possible range of 4K content. While it doesn’t support HDR10+, this omission is hardly a dealbreaker considering the player’s affordable price point. Despite not being marketed as a hi-res audio player, the UBP-X700 can even play high-resolution audio files and supports various formats such as WAV and FLAC.

For less than $200, you really can’t do better than this Blu-ray player, so be sure to grab it if you want to have high quality at a low price. 


Best Blu-ray player and console combo: PlayStation 5 Slim

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If you need to play Blu-ray discs but want a multifunction player to handle it, you can’t go wrong with a PlayStation 5, namely the PS5 Slim, which means you can play movies as well as video games from the same device.

As a 4K Blu-ray player, the PS5 Slim is a great space-saving option for anyone who loves video games, movies and TV. It lets you enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows in high definition, then switch over to the latest and greatest games without having to get up and change the disc out given the PS5 Slim’s spacious hard drive.

You don’t need a remote since you can use the included DualSense controller, and given that there are tons of new games always releasing in tandem with films and TV, you can kill two birds with one stone with this device. Plus, you’ll have more space free, without having to have both gaming console and Blu-ray player. 




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A multistate manhunt is in its third day after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel Wednesday. CBS News’ Anna Schecter has the latest on the case.

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Catholic nun arrested by Italian police for bringing mafia messages to prisoners

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A Catholic nun was arrested by Italian police on Thursday for bringing messages for the mafia to prisoners, police said in a news statement. 

Sister Anna Donelli acted on several occasions as an intermediary between the Mafia and prisoners, according to the Italian news media. The criminal group used “the support of trusted and unsuspected people,” the police statement said, and persuaded the nun to take “advantage of the spiritual assignment” in which she had free access to the prison and inmates to bring the messages. 

The Public Prosecutor’s Office of Brescia started a sweeping investigation in September 2020  that led to the arrest of Donelli and 24 others. Police also arrested on Thursday residents in the provinces of Brescia, Milan, Reggio Calabria, Como, Lecco, Varese, Viterbo, and in Spain. 

During the massive operation police seized assets of over 1,800,000 euros and arrested two politicians. The police did not release the names of the politicians but said their arrests showed the ongoing links between the powerful mafia and elected officials. 

Police said the suspects engaged in mafia activities such as extortion, arms and drug trafficking, receiving stolen goods, usury and political-mafia electoral exchange. Suspects were linked to a criminal association of ‘ndrangheta origin, originally from Sant’Eufemia d’Aspromonte (RC), based for years in the Brescia province and then linked to the “Alvaro” gang.

Italian authorities have worked to crack down on mafia activities for decades — often to barely scratch the surface of the seemingly endless flow of mafia activity within the country. Last year Italian courts convicted 207 people and sentenced them to a combined 2,100 years in prison on charges related to their membership in Italy’s ‘ndrangheta organized crime syndicate.

In March Italy decided to expand a controversial program to remove children from their mafia families to break the cycle of criminal behavior being passed down to new generations.



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The judge in the New York City chokehold trial has ordered jurors to keep deliberating on whether Daniel Penny is guilty of second-degree manslaughter for the 2023 subway death of Jordan Neely. CBS News New York’s Doug Williams has a look at the case and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has insight on what’s causing the jury to deadlock.

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