Rays’re sharp

Streaming might be the future, but this 4K Blu-ray player proves there’s still nothing better than getting physical

£649 / stuff.tv/udp203 Q Stop fretting about streaming bit-rates – if you really care about how your films look at home, then 4K Blu-ray is still the best way to watch them… and Oppo’s UDP-203 is the machine to buy. It lavishes your senses with oodles of detail and super-sharp sound.

Q Design-wise, the UDP-203 looks just like a normal Blu-ray player – albeit one that’s housed inside a sleek metal chassis with clean lines, a brushed aluminium front panel and a dinky display.

Q There’s nothing ‘normal’ about the picture, though. Watching Life of Pi is almost as jaw-dropping as it was on the big screen – every ounce of detail is etched out with superb clarity and subtlety.

Q Audio performance is similarly stellar –you really get that blockbuster oomph when glass shatters and explosions boom. If you’ve kitted out your TV with a decent soundbar or surround-sound setup, you’re sure to hear the benefit.