Top 10 DVD Players in 2027
The Sony UBP-X700U ($329.99) is the best DVD player: it plays DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K discs. For a DVD-only player, the Sony DVP-SR510H ($64.99) is the name-brand pick and the MEGATEK ($35.99 on Amazon) is the budget pick.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sony UBP-X700U | $329.99 | Anyone who wants one player for DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K discs |
| 2 | Panasonic DP-UB820 | $649.99 | Home theater owners who want every HDR format on disc |
| 3 | Magnetar UDP800 MKII | $1,899.99 | Audio and disc collectors who also own DVD-Audio and SACD discs |
| 4 | Panasonic DMP-BD84 | $119.99 | A small Blu-ray player that also upscales your DVDs |
| 5 | Sony DVP-SR510H | $64.99 | A name-brand DVD-only player for a bedroom or guest room |
| 6 | MEGATEK Region-Free DVD Player | $35.99 on Amazon | Imported DVDs from other regions at a low price |
| 7 | ELECTCOM PRO Region-Free DVD Player | $39.99 on Amazon | A simple, compact player for a camper, RV or spare room |
| 8 | DESOBRY Mini DVD Player | $35.99 on Amazon | A very small player you can tuck behind a TV or carry along |
| 9 | SUNPIN 11-Inch Portable DVD Player | $41.99 on Amazon | Car trips and kids: it mounts to a headrest and has a dual earphone jack |
| 10 | BOIFUN 17.5-Inch Portable DVD Player | $94.94 on Amazon | A big portable screen for travel and shared viewing |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Sony UBP-X700U
Sony’s UBP-X700U is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player that also plays standard and 3D Blu-ray, DVDs, CDs and SACDs. It supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision and upscales standard Blu-ray and DVD discs to 4K up to 60p. It costs $329.99 and Amazon buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars across 439 ratings.
Panasonic DP-UB820
Panasonic’s DP-UB820 plays 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVDs, with HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG and Panasonic’s HCX chroma processing. Twin HDMI outputs send audio to a separate system. It is $649.99, with 4.2 out of 5 stars from 257 Amazon ratings.
Magnetar UDP800 MKII
The UDP800 MKII from Magnetar plays 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD and CD. It outputs Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and has 2-channel RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs. It weighs 15 lbs and costs $1,899.99.
Panasonic DMP-BD84
Panasonic’s DMP-BD84 is a compact Blu-ray DVD player that up-converts standard DVDs to 1080p. It has HDMI-CEC and USB, plays MKV and MP4 video and MP3, FLAC and WAV audio files, and costs $119.99. Amazon buyers give it 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,470 ratings.
Sony DVP-SR510H
Sony’s DVP-SR510H is a DVD player with an HDMI output that upscales DVDs to 1080p. It plays CD-R/RW, DVD-R and DVD+R plus JPEG, MP3, WMA and AAC files and does not play Blu-ray. It is $64.99 and holds 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,729 Amazon ratings.
MEGATEK Region-Free DVD Player
The MEGATEK plays DVDs from regions 1 to 6 in PAL and NTSC and is not compatible with Blu-ray. It has HDMI with 1080p upscaling, plus RCA and coaxial digital audio outputs, for $35.99 on Amazon, where it holds 4.4 out of 5 stars across 20,867 ratings.
ELECTCOM PRO Region-Free DVD Player
The ELECTCOM PRO plays DVD, CD, VCD and SVCD from regions 0 to 6 and is not compatible with Blu-ray. It has HDMI and RCA outputs and a USB port for MP3, WMA and JPEG files. It costs $39.99 on Amazon, with 4.2 out of 5 stars from 40,936 ratings.
DESOBRY Mini DVD Player
The DESOBRY is a region-free DVD player that measures 6.1 by 5.9 by 1.2 inches and weighs 1.1 lbs. It plays CD, DVD, VCD and SVCD and does not play Blu-ray. It costs $35.99 on Amazon, with 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,623 ratings.
SUNPIN 11-Inch Portable DVD Player
SUNPIN’s 11-inch portable has a 9.5-inch swivel screen and runs up to 5 hours on its built-in rechargeable battery. It mounts to a car headrest and has a dual earphone jack. It costs $41.99 on Amazon, with 4.2 out of 5 stars from 7,618 ratings.
BOIFUN 17.5-Inch Portable DVD Player
BOIFUN’s portable has a 15.6-inch 1280 by 800 swivel screen and a 5000mAh battery rated for up to 6 hours. It plays CD, DVD and VCD discs, is region-free and does not play Blu-ray. It costs $94.94 on Amazon, with 4.4 out of 5 stars from 9,994 ratings.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best DVD player in 2027?
The Sony UBP-X700U at $329.99. It plays DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, with 4K upscaling up to 60p for DVDs.
What is the best cheap DVD player?
The Sony DVP-SR510H at $64.99 is the best name-brand DVD-only player; the MEGATEK at $35.99 on Amazon is the lowest-priced here and plays regions 1 to 6.
Will a Blu-ray player play my DVDs?
Yes. The Panasonic DMP-BD84 ($119.99) up-converts standard DVDs to 1080p, and the Sony UBP-X700U upscales DVDs to 4K for a 4K TV.
Can I play DVDs from other countries?
On a region-free player, yes. The MEGATEK plays regions 1 to 6, and the ELECTCOM PRO plays regions 0 to 6.
Price (USD) at a glance
Official sites
- Sony UBP-X700U · electronics.sony.com
- Panasonic DP-UB820 · shop.panasonic.com
- Magnetar UDP800 MKII · magnetarusa.com
- Panasonic DMP-BD84 · shop.panasonic.com
- Sony DVP-SR510H · electronics.sony.com
- MEGATEK Region-Free DVD Player · amazon.com
- ELECTCOM PRO Region-Free DVD Player · amazon.com
- DESOBRY Mini DVD Player · amazon.com
- SUNPIN 11-Inch Portable DVD Player · amazon.com
- BOIFUN 17.5-Inch Portable DVD Player · amazon.com
Sources
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