Australian electronics brand Laser has introduced the Laser BLU-BD4K-384, its first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a budget-friendly option for collectors who still buy physical discs. The Laser BLU-BD4K-384 plays 4K UHD Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, DVD and CD from one compact chassis, and adds multi-region disc support so imported titles don’t require a separate player.
4K playback with HDR10 and Dolby Vision
The Laser BLU-BD4K-384 outputs compatible 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs at up to 2160p, four times the pixel count of Full HD, and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision for discs and displays that handle those formats. Video output resolutions range from 480i/576i up to 4K 2K (2160p), with PAL, NTSC and Auto television modes to match playback to the connected display. Laser notes that a 4K television isn’t required to use the Laser BLU-BD4K-384: the player scales down automatically for Full HD and standard-definition displays, with the 4K UHD, HDR10 and Dolby Vision modes simply staying dormant until a compatible disc and screen are connected.
On the audio side, the player passes through Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD over HDMI, and supports FLAC playback via its front USB 2.0 port for listeners who keep high-resolution audio files alongside their disc collection.
Multi-region disc support
Multi-region playback is the headline feature on the Laser BLU-BD4K-384, letting owners play compatible Blu-ray and DVD titles from other regions without a dedicated import player, and the brand says the player also handles region-free 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. Disc format support spans 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, VCD and Audio CD, plus recordable formats including BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD-RW and both DVD+R/-R variants with dual-layer support, covering most legacy and current disc media collectors are likely to own.
Compact build and connectivity
The Laser BLU-BD4K-384 measures 26 x 19.7 x 4.3cm and weighs 1.26kg, connecting to a television, projector or AV receiver over a single HDMI 2.0 output; an HDMI cable is not included. The front panel carries a single USB 2.0 port for compatible FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS storage, alongside a small front display for disc time and status. The package includes a remote control, power adapter and user manual alongside the player itself, and Laser backs the BLU-BD4K-384 with a three-year warranty, a longer cover period than many budget disc players offer.
The Laser BLU-BD4K-384 slots in as an entry point for shoppers who want a physical-media upgrade without the price of a reference-level transport, positioning it closer to a mainstream living-room purchase than a dedicated home-theater component. It also arrives as physical media sees renewed interest from collectors chasing better picture quality and ownership than streaming offers, a trend that has pushed several budget electronics brands toward their own 4K disc players this year. For related reading, see our coverage of the Panasonic DMR-4X1010 4K recorder.
Pricing and availability
The Laser BLU-BD4K-384 is available for pre-order now from Laser for AU$499.95, with Australian shipping scheduled for November 30, 2026.
Key specifications
- Disc formats: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, VCD, Audio CD, plus BD-R/RE and DVD+R/-R recordable formats
- Disc region: Multi-region playback for compatible Blu-ray and DVD discs
- Video output: 480i/576i to 4K 2K (2160p), HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Audio: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, FLAC
- Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0 output, 1x USB 2.0 port
- Dimensions: 26 x 19.7 x 4.3cm
- Weight: 1.26kg
- Warranty: 3 years
- Price: AU$499.95
