No matter how much or how quickly technology advances, we will always have a place in our hearts for the good old movie player. Even with Netflix and so many other streaming services available, lots of people still want to curl up on their couch with a bowl of popcorn and slide in a DVD or even a VHS tape from the days of yore.
But considering the draw of all of the aforementioned streaming services, people are less likely to want to spend tons of money on a new movie player. However, that doesn’t mean that they don’t want a new one of some variety.
This article will detail the ten best movie players on the market that anyone can get for surprisingly low prices. Cheap 4K movie players are optimal for competing with the online streaming services of today, and we’ve listed our favorites right here.
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Sony UBP-X800M2 4K UHD Blu-Ray Disc Player
The Sony Home Theater Streaming Blu-Ray Disc Player brings the theater experience home to you. Sony boasts unrivaled visual clarity and detail thanks to its still cutting-edge blu-ray technology. The Sony Blu-ray Disc Player also has the advantage of being sleek and light, with a thin design made to fit into tight spaces and take up as little room in your tv cabinet as possible.
While most DVD and Blu-ray players are now considered old-fashioned, the Sony Blu-Ray Player does everything it can to stay on the cutting edge of modern technology. It connects to local Wi-Fi seamlessly and can stream services such as Netflix, Prime, and Hulu, as well as play Blu-ray disks. It earns the moniker of “smart functionality.”
Specs
- 4K UHD video output upscaling to 60p ensures theater-quality picture
- Wi-Fi compatibility for streaming
- Weighs 8.4 pounds
- DVD compatible, allowing you to play any disk you want at any time
- Comes with remote control for easy use
Pros
- Light and easy to find a place for
- Compatible with DVD, Blu-ray, and streaming services
- Connects to Wi-Fi remotely
- Gives a good picture quality
Cons
- Lacks remote connections to some newer video player features such as Dolby Digital Plus
- The remote is necessary to operate the Sony Blu-Ray Disc Player
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Sony UBP- X700M 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
This is another Sony product, and it has a lot in common with the previous product on the list, but it is different in several key ways.
First and foremost, the Sony Ultra is even cheaper than the Sony Blu-ray Disk player. Everyone loves saving money, but it is good to know that you are not giving up any significant quality while saving that money. The Sony Ultra lacks a few of the extra features of the Disk Player but ultimately is just as good of a product overall.
Specs
- 4K HD picture quality upscaling to 60p
- Compatible with any disk
- Weighs 4.37 pounds
- Dual HDMI outputs
Pros
- Fast and straightforward set up with few cables to connect and a simplistic interface
- Multiple sound settings
- Includes HDMI cord with the product
- More affordable than most of its competitors
Cons
- The power adaptor is so wide that it can be difficult to conceal
- Does not come with an auto-detect for Dolby Vision
- Some players have a flicker on the edge of the screen while playing DVDs that can be distracting
LG UHD 4K Region Free Blu Ray Disc DVD Player
This model is large and in charge. It has a multiple-disk internal selection feature and is backward-compatible with DVDs and Blu-rays. This LG Ultra HD Blu-ray player lets you watch 4K and HDR movies seamlessly.
It supports various audio and video formats across the entertainment spectrum, including CD and DVD, making it a surprisingly versatile device for the otherwise cheap 4K movie player. Speaking of 4K, its upscaling capability provides an enhanced display for lower-resolution videos. The USB port of this LG Ultra HD Blu-ray player lets you play content from an external storage device.
Specs
- Blu Ray Disc Zone: A/B/C
- DVD Region: 0123456789 PAL/NTSC
- Built-in 4k NTSC-PAL 4k HD Converter
- Weighs 5 pounds
- HDR Compatible Content created for High Dynamic Range
- More vibrant image than non-HDR content when used with an HDR-compatible display
- Blu-ray & DVD compatible
- The front-panel USB port
Pros
- Contains multiple disks, meaning you can switch between different DVDs or Blu-rays at will.
- Distributors offer a payment plan for this item, making it even more affordable to a broader group of people.
- Versatile and compatible with both DVD and Blu-ray
- Connects to the back of the TV with a single HDMI cable, making it exceedingly easy to set up and maintain.
Cons
- The HDMI cable may short circuit or cut in and out from time to time, depending on initial packaging.
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Panasonic Streaming 4K Blu Ray Player, Ultra HD Premium Video Playback – DP-UB420-K
The Panasonic Streaming Blu-ray Player offers high definition and high-quality picture settings in 4K, HDR10, and hybrid settings. It boasts a unique Hollywood theater-quality showing off all of your favorite movies, and much like the others, it can do this with either a DVD or a Blu-ray disk.
Along with the standard Wi-Fi and DVD compatibility many of its predecessors and contemporaries have, the Panasonic Streaming Blu-ray Player also wirelessly connects to Alexa and other apple products of the sort. This gives Panasonic its most significant advantage over the other products; it is voice-activated.
Specs
- Premium playback in HDR10+, HDR10, and hybrid log-gamma (hog)
- Connects to Wi-Fi and Alexa
- Backward-compatible with DVD and Blu-ray
- Weighs 4.05 pounds
- Hooks up to the back of the TV through a single HDMI cable
Pros
- Voice-activated
- The same high-quality picture quality and versatility we have come to expect from movie players of this type.
- Works reliably with few if any issues
- Picture quality is consistent and reliable
Cons
- Multiple coast customers bemoan the setup for this movie player being too complicated for them.
- Alexa does not always accurately sense the movie player, and the movie player does not always sense Alexa.
Sony UBP-X1100ES 4K Blu-ray Player with HDR
Another one of Sony’s great 4K movie players under $600 has to be the Sony UHD Home Theater. It offers the same great 4K and Blu-ray video options at a remarkable 6p quality and is backward compatible with DVDs as well. You can play almost any disk or file format on one of these.
Unlike many others on this list so far, it does detect Dolby Vision as well. All around, this is one of the better-quality movie players for under $600 on the market right now.
Specs
- Anti-vibration construction allows for better sound quality
- Features Dolby Vision for incredible viewing accuracy
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Direct access to streaming services
- Weighs 9.5 pounds
Pros
- Recognizes and connects to Dolby Vision
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Warranty can be requested directly from the manufacturer
- Comes with a remote control
- Stunning picture with 4K upscaling up to 60p
Cons
- A limited selection of streaming apps
- There is no DAC port included
Philips 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
The Philips 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player is built for longevity. This system promises years of worry-free movie viewing pleasure. The company also boasts that it is working to expand the limits of visual perception.
The Philips 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player connects to Wi-Fi and is compatible with both DVDs and Blu-rays.
Specs
- 4K Ultra HD performance
- Weighs 3.7 Pounds
- Comes with a remote for easy access
- DVD and Blu-ray compatible
- Wi-Fi connection
Pros
- DVD and Blu-ray compatible
- Wi-Fi connection
- Easy to set up
- Connects to Youtube and other internet streaming services in addition to Netflix and Hulu
- Remote controlled
Cons
- Disk player sometimes skips.
Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
Yet another one of the all-around great cheap movie players available on the market, this Panasonic is one of the best 4K movie players you can get for under $600.
With the Panasonic Blu-ray player, you can enjoy a new level of premium motion picture entertainment through a dynamic range playback in several 4K HDR formats. It also is compatible with local Wi-Fi and voice command products such as Alexa.
Specs
- 192-kHz/32-bit 4-DAC for high-res audio
- 4K content with 4K VOD streaming
- Weighs 8.4 pounds
- Plays Blu-ray and DVD
Pros
- Easy to set up and connect to your TV
- Voice operated
- Remote operated
- Stunning HD picture settings
- 4K streaming
- Youtube and Netflix streaming
Cons
- Some individual models have issues with skipping Blu-rays
- Does not have many music apps such as Spotify
LG 4K Region Free Smart Wi-Fi UHD 4K Blu-ray & DVD Player
This is a movie player for anyone on the planet. Many movie players and streaming services offer regional restrictions based on your local IP address. However, the LG 4K Region Free Blu-ray player has no such issues. You can stream anything you want from any location in the world.
That feature alone makes it one of the best movie players available right now, but in addition to that, it is also extremely affordable and easy to set up.
Specs
- 110, 220, 240 volts Pal, NTSC, Secam compatible
- HDR, HDR10
- DTS, and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Vision
- Includes Netflix, 4K streaming, dual-band Wi-Fi
- Plays Blu-ray and DVDs
- Weighs 5.59 pounds
Pros
- Includes Netflix, 4K streaming, dual-band Wi-Fi for smooth wireless streaming. It is also compatible with other wireless devices in the home and allows for screen-to-screen streaming
- Region free streaming means that the entire catalogs of streaming services are open to you
- Ultra HD 4K
- Plays Blu-ray Region A/B/C & plays standard DVDs from any regions
Cons
- Multiple versions of the product mean that people sometimes buy the wrong one on accident
- Does not have last scene memory while streaming
2017 LG 4K Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray Player
This is another quality movie player for under $600. It offers both HDMI and USB ports and can stream both to the internet and streaming services. It also, like many of the other products on this list, offers Blu-ray and DVD features.
Specs
- Weighs 3.6 pounds
- Features a wide array of formatting options
- 1080p upscaling
- BLU Ray and DVD compatible
- 3D technology
Pros
- 3D technology So you can experience full 3D content when you pair this Blu-ray player with a 3D HDTV
- Wi-Fi Compatible
- Offers both internet and streaming access
- Voice command and remote control access
Cons
- Develops some issues after months or years, meaning it will no longer be under warranty when it breaks down
- The interface is somewhat minimalistic
Samsung Electronics UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
Lastly, we have a Samsung product that competes and excels for our final spot compared to the other products featured here. The Samsung Ultra HD Blu-ray Player can play 4K Ultra HD movies at four times the resolution of 1080p, so you can watch your favorite movies with ultimate clarity.
Best of all, it is one of the cheapest yet most effective home movie players on the market right now.
Specs
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Weighs 4.19 Pounds
- Compatible with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
- Plays DVD and Blu-ray
Pros
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Compatible with most speakers
- Easy to install
- Connects directly to the internet
- Wide selection of digital apps
- Twice the color quality of a standard Blu-ray
Cons
- Slow loading times for some
- Disks are prone to skipping over time
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