Hughes comparison
Best Blu-ray Players under £150
for UK homes in 2026.
Blu-ray players at £150 or below from Hughes, compared by format support and useful connections.
Written by Alex Mercer. Alex compares home-cinema products by the specifications that affect picture, sound and the way a room works day to day.
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Our winner
Panasonic DPUB450EBK Ultra HD Blu-Ray with HDR10+
Multi HDR support including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision delivers vibrant, lifelike 4K images
£20.00 at Hughes01 Best overall pick
Panasonic DPUB450EBK Ultra HD Blu-Ray with HDR10+
Check price at HughesThe most rounded blu-ray player here for buyers who want useful features without choosing on badge alone.
It is the least expensive of these five. The key published detail is Multi HDR support including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision delivers vibrant, lifelike 4K images, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 4K Ultra HD listed by Hughes.
- Multi HDR support including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision delivers vibrant, lifelike 4K images.
- Priced below 4 of the other four.
What to check
- The lowest price comes with a simpler position in the range.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| Blu-Ray Type | UHD Blu-Ray |
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| DVD+R/+RW Playback | No |
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| DVD-R/-RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD RAM Playback | No |
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| Divx Playback | No |
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| Guarantee | 1 Year |
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| HDMI Sockets | 2 |
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| HDMI Upscaling | Yes |
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| HDR | Yes |
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| JPEG Playback | Yes |
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| MP3 Playback | Yes |
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| Optical Connection | Yes |
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| Region | PAL/NTSC |
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| Remote Control | Yes |
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| Scart Sockets | No |
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| colour | Black |
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| Price check | £20.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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02 Best value alternative
Sony BDPS1700K Blu-Ray Player
Check price at HughesA more focused blu-ray player choice when its particular specification suits the room.
Its £21.00 price sits above 1 pick and below 3 others. The key published detail is TRILUMINOS technology delivers vibrant colours for a truly immersive viewing experience, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- TRILUMINOS technology delivers vibrant colours for a truly immersive viewing experience. listed by Hughes.
- Dolby TrueHD audio recreates high-fidelity surround sound for cinematic enjoyment..
- Priced below 3 of the other four.
What to check
- Costs more than 1 other pick.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| Blu-Ray Type | Blu-ray |
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| DVD+R/+RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD-R/-RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD RAM Playback | Yes |
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| Divx Playback | Yes |
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| Guarantee | 1 Year |
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| HDMI Sockets | 1 |
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| HDMI Upscaling | Yes |
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| HDR | Yes |
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| JPEG Playback | Yes |
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| MP3 Playback | Yes |
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| Optical Connection | No |
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| Region | B |
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| Remote Control | Yes |
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| Scart Sockets | No |
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| colour | Black |
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| Price check | £21.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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03 Best for a clear feature set
Sony UBPX700KB HDR10 4K Blu-ray Player
Check price at HughesA sensible alternative for buyers who value the listed features over a long marketing pitch.
Its £30.00 price sits above 2 pick and below 2 others. The key published detail is Stunning 4K Ultra HD delivers breathtaking detail for an immersive viewing experience, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 4K Ultra HD listed by Hughes.
- Stunning 4K Ultra HD delivers breathtaking detail for an immersive viewing experience..
- Priced below 2 of the other four.
What to check
- Costs more than 2 other picks.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| Blu-Ray Type | UHD Blu-Ray |
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| DVD+R/+RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD-R/-RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD RAM Playback | Yes |
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| Divx Playback | No |
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| Guarantee | 1 Year |
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| HDMI Sockets | 2 |
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| HDMI Upscaling | Yes |
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| HDR | Yes |
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| JPEG Playback | Yes |
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| MP3 Playback | Yes |
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| Optical Connection | No |
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| Region | B |
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| Remote Control | Yes |
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| Scart Sockets | No |
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| colour | Black |
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| Price check | £30.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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04 Best for a different room setup
Panasonic DPUB150 4K UHD Blu-ray Player
Check price at HughesThe pick to consider when the practical setup matters more than chasing the highest specification.
Its £40.00 price sits above 3 pick and below 1 others. The key published detail is Enjoy breathtaking 4K UHD playback with vibrant colours and lifelike clarity, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 4K Ultra HD listed by Hughes.
- Enjoy breathtaking 4K UHD playback with vibrant colours and lifelike clarity..
- Priced below 1 of the other four.
What to check
- Costs more than 3 other picks.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| Blu-Ray Type | Blu-ray |
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| DVD+R/+RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD-R/-RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD RAM Playback | No |
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| Divx Playback | No |
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| Guarantee | 1 Year |
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| HDMI Sockets | 1 |
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| HDMI Upscaling | Yes |
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| HDR | Yes |
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| JPEG Playback | Yes |
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| MP3 Playback | No |
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| Optical Connection | No |
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| Region | 2 |
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| Remote Control | Yes |
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| Scart Sockets | No |
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| colour | Black |
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| Price check | £40.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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05 Best specialist choice
Panasonic DMP-BD84EB-K 2D Smart Blu-Ray & DVD Player
Check price at HughesA specialist option with a clear reason to choose it over the other four.
It is the highest-priced pick, so the extra specification needs to matter to you. The key published detail is Super Multi-Format capability enables playback of a wide range of disc and file types, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- Smart platform listed by Hughes.
- Super Multi-Format capability enables playback of a wide range of disc and file types..
- Priced below 0 of the other four.
What to check
- Costs more than 4 other picks.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| Blu-Ray Type | Blu-ray |
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| DVD+R/+RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD-R/-RW Playback | Yes |
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| DVD RAM Playback | No |
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| Divx Playback | No |
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| Guarantee | 1 Year |
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| HDMI Sockets | 1 |
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| HDMI Upscaling | No |
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| HDR | No |
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| JPEG Playback | Yes |
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| MP3 Playback | Yes |
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| Optical Connection | No |
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| Region | 2 |
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| Remote Control | Yes |
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| Scart Sockets | No |
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| colour | Black |
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| Price check | £89.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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Buying advice
Choose for the room, not the product badge.
Start with the screen size or placement you can genuinely accommodate. Then compare the published panel type, picture and sound features, dimensions and connections. Prices can move, so use the Hughes product page to make the final check.
