Blu-ray Benefits

Learn more about the benefits of Blu-ray Disc and Ultra HD Blu-ray

You now have more choice than ever before over how you watch your favorite movies and TV shows. Read on to learn more about the new Ultra HD Blu-ray format, as well as Full HD Blu-ray Discs.

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Why Blu-ray?

Blu-ray Disc brings Full HD video and uncompressed, 7.1 channel sound to your home, providing the ultimate in home entertainment.

With 1080p video resolution, pristine surround sound and enhanced interactive features, Blu-ray is the best way to enjoy Full HD movies at home.

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Blu-ray Disc delivers full 1080p video resolution to provide pristine picture quality.

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Blu-ray Disc provides as many as 7.1 channels of uncompressed surround sound for crystal clear audio entertainment.

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With a 3DTV and 3D Blu-ray player, you can enjoy the latest 3D movies in Full HD.

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With Blu-ray Disc, you can enjoy such capabilities as seamless menu navigation, exciting, new bonus features and network/internet connectivity.

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Blu-ray Discs are available in 25GB single layer or 50GB dual layer discs – five times the capacity of DVD.

Hardware

What you need to enjoy Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray at home

  • Samsung UBD-M9500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
  • LG UP970
  • OPPO UDP-205 Audiophile Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player
  • OPPO UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player
  • Philips BDP7501
  • Philips BDP5502
  • Samsung UBD-M8500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
  • Philips BDP7502
  • Panasonic DMP-UB900
  • LG BP730
  • Samsung UBD-M9500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
  • LG UP970
  • OPPO UDP-205 Audiophile Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player
  • OPPO UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player
  • Philips BDP7501
  • Philips BDP5502
  • Samsung UBD-M8500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
  • Philips BDP7502
  • Panasonic DMP-UB900
  • LG BP730
  • Samsung UBD-M9500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
  • LG UP970
  • OPPO UDP-205 Audiophile Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player
  • OPPO UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player
  • Philips BDP7501
  • Philips BDP5502
  • Samsung UBD-M8500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
  • Philips BDP7502
  • Panasonic DMP-UB900
  • LG BP730

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