LG Electronics has officially discontinued production of its Blu-ray player lineup, marking another milestone in the declining optical disc market. The company's most recent models, dating back to 2018, have been removed from LG's website with no plans to manufacture new players.
This move follows similar exits by major electronics manufacturers in recent years. Industry giants like Panasonic, Sony, and Oppo haven't introduced new Blu-ray players since 2018, while Samsung ceased production in 2019.
The decline mirrors broader market trends, with Blu-ray sales reaching their peak in 2017 before beginning a downward trajectory. Major retailers have also started distancing themselves from the format, with Best Buy notably pulling Blu-ray discs from their shelves.
While this development signals a continuing shift away from physical media storage, consumers still have options available through existing models that remain in circulation from various manufacturers.
The steady retreat of major brands from the Blu-ray player market reflects the growing dominance of digital streaming services and changing consumer preferences in how they consume media content.
This latest announcement from LG adds to the mounting evidence that the era of optical disc players may be approaching its final chapter in consumer electronics history.