The Cheapskate: Samsung BD-J5100
If your goal is simply to be able to watch movies, it doesn’t have to take too big a toll on your wallet.
Best feature: Incredibly fast load time for discs.
Worst feature: The devil is in the details—no power indicator light, no wi-fi capabilities, and clunky interface.
Price: $60
The First-Class: OPPO BDP-103
For the major movie buff, Oppo’s quality can’t be beat.
Best feature: Dazzling audio and visual that will take your breath away.
Worst feature: Be wary of firmware updates as they are often buggy.
Price: $500
The Best of Both: Sony BDP-S6700
This player is packed full of features, and you can put one in every room of the house for the cost of a single Oppo.
Best feature: Easy interface with lots of apps so you don’t have to switch between many devices.
Worst feature: Bluetooth capabilities are limited to only certain devices.
Price: $130
