Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock There are several reasons why any movie lover should buy a 4K Blu-ray player, even if in 2026 it no longer seems that attractive.  Streaming prices from services like Netflix keep rising , and titles are spread across different catalogs, which increases the total cost even more for you to watch what you want. Although streaming services offer a large catalog that you can access without difficulty, they do not match Blu-ray discs in quality. To stream movies and series without buffering, streaming services apply heavy image and sound compression so the content can play over your broadband connection. That does not happen with a Blu-ray disc, which offers the best quality possible. So, if you want to build a setup to enjoy your favorite movies in the highest quality possible, there are many reasons to buy a 4K Blu-ray player.…