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DVD, Blu-ray & PVRs

Which DVD players, Blu-ray players and Personal video recorders (PVRs) deliver the best quality home cinema experience?

Snuggling up on the sofa for the Game of Thrones finale or sitting on the edge of your seat through The Walking Dead is so much more pleasurable when you can do it in your own time. Getting your hands on a good DVD or Blu-ray player, or a Personal Video Recorder (PVR), means you’ll never have to rely on TV programming again. Whether you’re watching from a disc or replaying recorded programs, these nifty devices let you reclaim control of your viewing schedule.

Meet the DVD Blu-ray and PVR team

Review and compare

Blu-ray player reviews We test 15 Blu-ray players in the CHOICE labs including the Xbox One, and models from Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and more.

PVRS and DVR reviews We test 10 PVRs to find the models to best suit your TV habits.

Buying guides

How to buy the best Blu-ray player With Blu-ray technology dropping from $3000 to under $100 for some brands, it might be time to go HD or even 4K.

How to buy the best personal video recorder, or PVR Watch the TV you want, when you want.

Articles

How we test Blu-ray players Take a peek behind the curtain and learn how CHOICE's staff of experts test players of Blu-rays and DVDs.

How we test PVRs Take a peek behind the curtain and learn how CHOICE's staff of experts test PVRs

The DVD, Blu-ray and PVR team

After testing dozens of digital playback devices, on hundreds of different TV screens, our panel of viewing experts now have ridiculously well-muscled thumbs from overuse of the pause and rewind buttons. This is just one of the many sacrifices they’re willing to make for the sake of the greater good – helping you find the perfect DVD or Blu-ray player for your home.