A new 4K Blu-ray player is coming, and I hope it's available worldwide
Date:
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Description:
Support for 4K discs and region-free playback for standard Blu-rays and DVDs make this a stand-out.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The new Laser BLU-BD4K-384 has caught our eye It offers region-free playback for regular DVDs and 4K support For now it's only available to pre-order in Australia We're always on the lookout for the best Blu-ray players here at TechRadar, especially those that deliver as much bang for buck as possible and it looks like we might have a new contender with the new Laser BLU-BD4K-384.
As per the listing we've come across (via Reddit ), the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player is only available in Laser's home country of Australia for now, so we're hoping the manufacturer decides to put this on sale more widely.
Getting a new 4K Blu-ray player model is exciting enough on its own, but the Laser BLU-BD4K-384 plays regular Blu-rays and DVDs from any region too, so whatever the format of your discs and wherever they're from, this will play them. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:
The price is competitive too: AU$499.95 at the time of writing, which works out at about $350 / 265 with a straight currency conversion. There's support here for HDR10, Dolby Vision, high-resolution audio, and USB media playback. 'Great news' New 4K region free player from r/4kbluray It's worth mentioning
a few compromises that have been made here too. The Laser BLU-BD4K-384
doesn't support HDR10+, sticks with a single HDMI port, and relies on
Ethernet for internet rather than Wi-Fi. You may like Panasonic is launching wild new 4K Blu-ray player in Japan that also has a 10TB hard drive Surprise: someones actually making a new 4K Blu-ray player! But its far from a mainstream option The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
"Bring imported releases, favourite box sets and your existing movie library together in one setup," reads the official blurb . "PAL, NTSC and Auto television modes help match playback to compatible displays."
Based on the Reddit reactions , we're not the only fans of this new model, which apparently goes on sale in November 2026. The launch is described as "extremely welcome" and "great news", which reflects the overall sentiment. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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If you need something else to tempt you in, there's a three-year warranty included. If you're living in Australia you can get your pre-orders in now but the rest of us will have to look on enviously for the time being. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best 4K Blu-ray player
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