The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best Blu-ray players you can buy right now. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

• Proven track record of user satisfaction
• Market penetration
• Not discontinued by manufacturer

1. Sony BDP-S5100

• Premium design and super Wi-Fi
• 100+ streaming apps: Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and more
• Full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback with 2D to 3D conversion
• Control and browse from mobile devices with TV SideView
• Enclosed drive and I/P noise reduction for better picture

2. Sony BDPS3500

• Inputs/Outputs: 1 HMDI, 1 USB, 1 coaxial, 1 ethernet
• 300+ streaming apps: Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, & more; Mirror your Android compatible mobile devices screen on your TV with Miracast technology
• PlayStation Now: Stream and enjoy PlayStation 3 games, Full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback, & DVD upscaling; New Wi-Fi module provides excellent stability and speed for improved streaming performance
• Easy access to apps and functions with a new and customizable user interface; Control & browse from mobile devices with TV SideView; Quick start/load to watch movies faster than ever
• Enjoy music, photos, and video via front USB slot; Experience HD sound with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Energy Star 3.0 compliant; Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver.

3. Sony BDPS3700

• Inputs/Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 USB, 1 coaxial, 1 ethernet
• Smart functionality: With built-in Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly access popular streaming apps and services including Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, & more
• Full HD 1080p playback: Supports full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback when connect via HDMI on a compatible TV. The upscaling chip also improves the quality of online content, and upconverts DVDs to near HD quality for an improved viewing experience
• Sound: Experience HD sound with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Screen mirroring: View your Android mobile devices’ content on your TV with Miracast screen mirroring technology
• Front USB port: Enjoy your videos, photos, and digital music with USB connectivity

4. Samsung BD-F5700

• Wi-Fi built-In
• Supports Netflix, Accuweather, YouTube, Twitter, Flicker, Facebook, Pandora, Vudu, Cinema Now, Flingo, and Rhapsody. Playback formats include MPEG2/4, AVCHD, MKV, WMV, JPEG, LPCM, AAC, MP3, and WMA
• HDMI and coaxial digital audio outputs

5. Panasonic DMP-BD93

• Browse the Internet and access music/video streaming services with built-in WiFi
• Easily view your smartphone/tablet content with Miracast
• Directly access content stored on external hard disk drives
• Flexible playback of your favorite music, photos, and video multimedia