A high-definition (HD) DVD player is designed for playing high-definition discs with a larger data capacity to produce better image quality at a faster transfer rate. It is more advanced in terms of quality and performance compared to a standard DVD player. It is usually matched with an HDTV and a surround sound entertainment system to get the best viewing experience. However, it is generally expensive and not readily available.
It plays HD DVD discs that can hold 15 gigabytes of video data on each side (30 GB dual-layer discs).
It can also play triple layer discs that can hold up to 45 gigabytes of video data.
It has higher-efficiency options for HD video compression.
It has a maximum data transfer rate of 36 megabytes per second.
It supports the subtitling of movies made by Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and HBO Original Movies.
Most models have high-quality DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound options.
Blu-ray DVD player
The Blu-ray DVD player is manufactured by Sony.
It plays Blu-ray DVD discs that can hold 25 gigabytes of video data on each side (50 GB dual-layer discs).
It uses a blue-violet laser with a wavelength shorter than the one used in the HD DVD model, allowing closer focusing for easy reading of densely packed data.
It has higher-efficiency options for HD video compression.
It has a maximum data transfer rate of up to 54 megabytes per second.
It supports the subtitling of movies made by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Disney Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, and LionsGate Film.
Most models have high-quality DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound options.
Transfer rate: Choose an HD DVD player with a high transfer rate for clearer pictures. If you want the best, look for a unit with a transfer rate of 54 Mbps. For home use, an HD DVD player with a transfer rate of 36 Mbps is ideal.
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