I made the switch to 4K Blu-ray and have never looked back — these are the discs I'd recommend above all others

If you haven't already made the switch to 4K UHD Blu-ray, I genuinely couldn't recommend it enough.

I recently wrote about my experience swapping Netflix Premium for a 4K Blu-ray player, and the results were truly eye-opening. In summary, this move supplied sharper picture quality, truly immersive audio, and a superior movie-watching experience overall. After all, 4K discs use far less compression than streaming services, resulting in richer colors and much more detailed sound.

So, if you're thinking about getting into 4K – or if you've already got some skin in the game – I'm here to share six of my go-to discs. I've personally used all of these, either for my own entertainment or to test some of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars here at TechRadar. And I can say with confidence that each of these captures the audio-visual beauty of their source material with finesse.

I've included vibrant adventures, like The Boy and the Heron and The Wild Robot, which offer eye-popping visuals with excellent contrast and attention to detail. But I've also included a dingier title in Nosferatu, which sounds incredible in this format, with an engrossing ambient soundtrack and impactful, haunting sound effects.

The Batman and Seven also make the cut, and plate up incredibly clear facial details and phenomenal black tones. Arguably, my favorite 4K disc on this list – Arrow Video's version of The Mask – is a true delight as well. Sure, the titular character's bright yellow suit and striking green face look spectacular, but it's the awesome Atmos effects and pinpoint precision of each sound that really stick out to me.

Below, you'll find all of my top picks, starting with the best-priced discs available in the US. If you're looking for the best prices on 4K discs in the UK, click on this link and for Australia, click this link.

My six go-to 4K Blu-rays, US

My six go-to 4K Blu-rays, UK

My six go-to 4K Blu-rays, Australia

The best 4K Blu-ray players for all budgets

➡️ Read our full guide to the best 4k Blu-ray players
1. Best overall
Panasonic DP-UB820
2. Best budget
Sony UBP-X700
3. Best premium
Panasonic DP-UB9000

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