Why buy a 4k Blu-ray Disc player? 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs feature high-quality video standards including High Dynamic Range (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+) and high-quality audio formats including Dolby Atmos/Dolby TrueHD 7.1 and DTS-X. 4k Blu-ray players also feature apps to stream from popular services such as Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube. So, you can still enjoy your favorite movies and shows by streaming through the player.
The best part about owning a 4k Blu-ray player is that you can always access the movies and TV series you own. Streaming services often stop offering titles (for example, HBO Max no longer offers Westworld). Streaming services also drop titles after a limited time due to licensing deals (you’ve probably noticed the “Leaving Soon” label while browsing). Streaming have also dropped their own franchises (e.g.: Star Trek movies leaving Paramount+). And, some streaming services just go out of business or merge with other services (examples including Ultraviolet and Vudu).
But physical media (4k Blu-rays, Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs) are always accessible whether your internet is down or your streaming service has dropped your favorite titles.
See our ranking of the best 4k Blu-ray Disc players and browse current 4k Blu-ray Discs.