A DVD player for TV looks a bit outdated in the face of the latest streaming media player or Blu-ray player, but there are still some friends who are willing to give it a place on the TV cabinet. If your old DVD player has stopped working, or you have a large collection of classic DVD movie discs, or you want to relive those unforgettable memories you recorded on DVD with family or friends on your TV, but you don’t want to pay more for a Blu-ray player, maybe it’s time to choose a simple functional DVD player, it doesn’t require a monthly subscription and can be used even if you don’t have WiFi.
TV DVD players are already familiar to too many people, so please allow us to briefly introduce some points you may need to know before purchasing.
- True 1080P? – The answer is no! Although some DVD players are equipped with an HDMI port, DVD players are notoriously incapable of playing high-definition video. Fortunately, the latest DVD players have the ability to upscaled standard-definition video to near-high-definition through image enhancement and progressive-scan technology, so the picture quality is much higher than the old DVD player. If you want to play true Full HD video, only Blu-ray players can be considered.
- Region Code – DVD region codes are a digital rights management technique designed to allow rights holders to control the international distribution of a DVD release, including its content, release date, and price, all according to the appropriate region. So if you have DVDs from different countries, you need to choose a region-free DVD player for TV, which has unlocked the regional restrictions and allows you to play DVDs regardless of region.
- Supported Discs – Confirm and select a DVD player that supports multiple disc formats to prevent the embarrassing situation that the discs in your collection cannot be played.
- Connection Port on your TV – You can connect almost any TV through an HDMI port, but if the DVD player you purchased is not equipped with an HDMI port (such as SONY), please make sure that your TV has an RCA input port.
- Other Functions – such as controlling playback speed, number of discs supported by resume points playback, U disk playback of pictures/music, Dolby digital sound, etc.
Here, we have compared and selected several TV DVD players with the best overall performance from the above-mentioned concerns for your reference:
1. Sony DVPSR510H DVD Player, with HDMI port (Upscaling)
Specifications & Features
- Equipped with HDMI port
- 1080p upscaling: Boost the quality of your DVD collection to near Full HD. Connect the player to your TV via an HDMI cable and see standard definition movies upscaled to smooth, jagged-free, 1080p quality.
- Fast & slow playback w/ sound: Choose the speed of your playback. You can watch DVDs at a speed approximately 1.5 times faster than conventional playback — ideal for scanning drama or news. Slow playback with sound is also supported, so you can watch sports action in detail or listen to language programs at a slower speed.
- Multi-format playback: Supports the playback of CD-R/RW, DVD-RW/+R/+R DL, DVD-RW/-R/-R DL (including 3.15 in DVD), JPEG, MP3, WMA, AAC, and linear PCM playback.
- Support region 1 DVDs playback
- Slideshow Playback: See your favorite photos in a slideshow format with JPEG playback. You can also add background music from MP3 sources.
- Multi-disc resume: The DVD player can memorize the resume points of up to 6 previously played discs, so you can pick up where you left off any time
- Versatile remote control: Using the remote control supplied with the DVD player, you can control TV sets from most major manufacturers, including basic control functions such as on/off, channel selection, and volume control.
- Dolby Digital: Hear your DVDs as the director intended with Dolby Digital codec support. It delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound when you’re watching movies.
- Ultra Slim and new mid-size design (Dimensions 8.3 x 10 x 1.26 inches)
Overall Evaluation: This is a classic TV DVD player with a high overall rating, ultra-thin design, excellent quality, feature-rich, supports memory playback of multiple discs, and can play all common CD and DVD types, but the only downside is that it is not a region-free DVD player, it can only play region 1 DVDs. If you’re in the US or Canada and only have region 1 DVDs, you might consider this. If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI port, another similar Sony DVP-SR210P (RAC connect) might be what you want.
2. Panasonic DVD Player DVD-S700 (Black) Upconvert DVDs to 1080p Detail, Dolby Sound from DVD/CDs View Content Via USB
Specifications & Features
- Equipped with HDMI port
- 1080p upscaling: Instantly up-convert DVD movies to the breathtaking clarity of 1080p HD.
- This versatile, easy-to-use home entertainment player scans, up-converts and plays back formats that include DVD-ROM/R/RW/+R/+RW, CD(CD-DA)/CG-G/VCD/SVCD.
- Support region 1 DVDs playback
- Power Resume Convenience: If the power goes out in the middle of a DVD movie, this DVD player can automatically pick up where the movies left off when the power comes back.
- Dolby Digital Sound: Every DVD video is accompanied by Dolby Digital sound for maximum entertainment impact. You’ll also experience the same level of audio quality while playing your music CDs.
- Compact Design and Dustproof: You can place the DVD-S700 on dust-prone shelves or in cabinets without worrying about any DVD/CD performance issues caused by dust buildup. (Dimensions 8 x 12.25 x 1.5 inches)
- You can view content from USB memory devices.
- Audio S/N: 90dB
Overall Evaluation: This compact Panasonic DVD-S700 player is also an enduring product, which can meet the functions of various CD/DVD formats playback, 1080 upgrade, Dolby Digital sound, U disk reading, etc. Like the above Sony DVPSR510H, it only supports region 1 DVDs playback and does not have Sony’s fast and slow playback. It is precise because of its reliable quality that can ensure long-term stable work, we choose to recommend it. If the price is similar, Sony DVPSR510H is more worth choosing.
3. ARAFUNA Mini DVD Player, HDMI Small DVD Player for TV with All Region Free, 1080P Compact Small DVD CD/Disc Players with AV Output USB Input Remote Control and AV Cable
Specifications & Features
- Equipped with an HDMI port
- Support 1080p upscaling, HD lifelike quality images give you the best viewing experience.
- Multi-format Playback: Supports CD, DVD, DVD-R/+R, DVD-/+RW, CD-R/-RW, VCD, SVCD, and Discs recorded by DVD Recorder.
- Support 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 regions DVDs playback, you can play DVDs from most countries.
- Memory Playback: The DVD player can automatically begin playing the disc(DVD or CD) from the point where you last enabled this function.
- Built-in USB & SD Port: It can support a USB flash drive or SD card up to 64GB with FAT32 format. Playback files support video (AVI/DIVX/MPG/MPG/VOB), audio (MP3/MP2/PCM, ), and image (JPG).
- Mini size (Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.5 x 1.18 inches, smaller than A4 paper), easy to carry out and use anywhere.
- Comes with a free HDMI cable and an RCA cable.
Overall Evaluation: The biggest feature of this DVD player is its mini size, it’s about the size of an external optical drive or streaming media player, but its function is similar to that of a traditional DVD player (Just a different way of placing the disc), you can control common CDs/DVDs playback and memory playback through a remote. In addition to the USB port, there is an extra SD card slot for image, video, or audio playback. It not only takes up little space on the TV cabinet but is also easy to carry.
4. MEGATEK Multi-Region DVD Player for TV with HDMI (1080p Upscaling), CD Player for Home, USB Port, Coaxial Digital Out, Compact Design, Sturdy Metal Casing, Remote & 5ft HDMI Cable Included (DP-260M55HD)
Specifications & Features
- Equipped with an HDMI port
- 1080p Upscaling: With picture-enhancing and progressive-scan technologies, this HDMI DVD player cleverly upscales standard definition movies to near to Full HD quality, for a more immersive viewing experience.
- Multi-format Playback: Supports the playback of DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, JPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV, etc.
- This region-free DVD player can play DVDs from all regions (including codes 1/2/3/4/5/6), and supports PAL/NTSC TV standards.
- USB Plackback: Play MP3/WMA music and JPEG pictures on your USB. Upgraded to support up to 128GB (FAT32 format only).
- Support fast and slow playback like Sony DVPSR510H
- Resume-Play Function: Memorize the resume points of up to 3 previously played discs, so you can pick up where you left off any time.
- Other Functions: Zoom function / Repeat playback / Save CDs to USB / JPEG slideshow / Parental control
- Come with a 5ft HDMI cable
- Compact design (Dimensions: 10.24 x 8.66 x 1.57 inches, similar to #1 Sony and #2 Panasonic)
Overall Evaluation: This is a home DVD player for TV that is similar in size and function to the Sony and Panasonic mentioned above. The advantage is the price is cheaper and multi-region DVD playback support. If you don’t care about the brand, you can consider this.
5. Ceihoit DVD Player HDMI for TV 1080P, Mini HD CD DVD Players for Home, HDMI and RCA Cable Included, USB 2.0, All Region Free, Breakpoint Memory, Built-in PAL/NTSC
Specifications & Features
- Equipped with an HDMI port
- 1080p Upscaling: Boost the quality of your DVD collection to near HD picture quality.
- Support fast and slow playback so you don’t miss a beat.
- Multi-format playback: Supports the playback of CD, DVD, DVD-R/+R, DVD-/+RW, CD-R/-RW, VCD, and SVCD.
- Region-Free: Support all region 1/2/3/4/5/6 DVDs (except for CPRM), you can play DVDs from most countries.
- Support fast and slow playback
- USB Playback: Equipped with a USB port, play video, pictures, and music from a USB flash drive.
- The compact design (Dimensions: 7.3 x 6 x 1.7inches) makes it a simple and stylish addition to your home entertainment system.
- Bottom fitted with non-slip pads, its anti-shock protection ensures uninterrupted viewing pleasure.
- Comes with a free 5ft HDMI cable and a 3ft RCA cable.
Overall Evaluation: This is another compact mini DVD player. It can play multi-region DVD discs like other region-free DVD players and features rich functions such as playback speed, USB playback, etc.. The biggest advantage is the high-cost performance.
6. HD DVD Player, CD Players for Home, DVD Players for TV, HDMI and RCA Cable Included, Up-Convert to HD 1080p, All-Region, Breakpoint Memory, Built-in PAL/NTSC, USB 2.0, Tojock
Specifications & Features
- Equipped with an HDMI port
- 1080p Upscaling: Boost the quality of your DVD collection to near HD picture quality.
- Multi-format playback: Supports the playback of CD, DVD, DVD-R/+R, DVD-/+RW, CD-R/-RW, VCD, and SVCD.
- Region-Free: Support all region 1/2/3/4/5/6 DVDs (except for CPRM), you can play DVDs from most countries.
- USB Plackback: Play MP3/WMA music, 720*480/576 AVI/MPG/MPEG4/VOB videos, and JPEG pictures on your USB. Upgraded to support up to 32GB.
- Support Fast Forward / Fast Rewind, Previous / Next Track Selection, Resume, etc.
- Memory Playback: Memorizes the resume point of previously played discs, so you can pick up where you left off at any time.
- USB Playback: Equipped with a USB port, play video, pictures, and music from a USB flash drive.
- The compact design (Dimensions: 7.3 x 6 x 1.7inches) makes it a simple and stylish addition to your home entertainment system.
- Comes with a free HDMI cable and an RCA cable.
- Dimensions: 10.43 x 9.25 x 1.97 inches
Overall Evaluation: This is another traditional player similar in size and function to Sony DVPSR510H. Although it does not support fast&slow playback, it supports multi-region DVD playback, and the product quality and price are also very attractive.
Summarize
In order not to damage your precious DVD collection and ensure works stably for a long time, a high-quality and cost-effective DVD player seems to be the reliable choice, this is also the standard by which we select and recommend these DVD players above from a large number of products. It is worth reminding that, if you don’t mind the watching method, you can also consider copying the content on your CDs or DVDs to your computer through an external CD/DVD RW drive and enjoy them on your TV or computer.
FAQs:
Q: What does “Upscaling” mean?
A: Standard DVDs, widescreen version, display an image of 720X480 pixels. High-definition TVs can display an image up to 1080 tall. The player takes the standard version and “upscales” that image to a higher resolution. While it will not be as good as a truly HD source, such as a Blu-Ray disc, the results are quite good, if you start with the good source material.
Q: Does a DVD player can play a DVD in a loop?
A: Yes!
Q: Why not get a BluRay player that upscales regular DVDs?
A: A region-free DVD player can be easily unlocked to play any region DVD, but a region-free Blu-ray player costs around $200. If you have a huge DVD collection and not many Blu-ray, the DVD player is more practical. Some Blu-ray players may get error messages with DVDs because they are different technology.
Q: Can these DVD players play my own burned CDs or DVDs?
A: Yes! Because these DVD players support DVD-R/+R, DVD-/+RW, and CD-R/-RW.
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I have been using Sony DVPSR510H for 3 years without any problems, recommend.