The Best Car DVD Players (Review & Buying Guide) 2019

Being able to swivel your screen multiple ways is a necessity when you’re travelling with kiddos in the car. The last thing you want to hear on the highway is, “I can’t see the screen,” and hear bickering between them. While this model is portable, you can fasten it to the back of a headrest or creatively velcro hang it from the fabric along the car ceiling.

You get a 4-hour battery charge for lengthy rides. This is perfect if you’re commuting to/from school and/or work every day, and you need a pick-up, put-down kind of DVD player. Shock resistance means that you won’t encounter issues if you’re on a gravel road or ding on a pothole, (walkman flashbacks anyone?)

You can charge this in the car or when you bring it inside with the included items in your kit, and enjoy multiple inputs, such as CD, DVD, file formats such as mp3 and avi, and more. Listen to your tunes with superior sound quality over your traditional car radio, or pull off the road during rush hour and watch a DVD while you get a bite to eat.

BOSS has been a leader in audio quality, which reflects on this model, but they blew us out of the water with a killer video quality to boot. Between price, quality, and ease of use, BOSS flip-down model takes the cake.

You get a wireless remote, two dual-channel BOSS headphones (each of them are solid construction). This model is able to support DVD, CD, MP3, USB and SD beautifully, making it one of the most versatile models on the market.

AV output and a dome light make this feel like it was included in your car from the minute it rolled off the assembly line. Your DVDs play in a  16:9 format at HD quality, and the player comes in either black, gray, or tan depending on the interior of your car.

You can listen to both FM and IR stations, which are perfect for that solo drive where you want clear, quality audio rather than the crackling of the built-in radio on your dash. This model is perfect for family cars, commuters with extended drives (30 minutes or more), and solo use.

For some of us, portable just works better for everything in our lives. With your next car DVD player, you get up to 5 hours on a single charge (which can also be charged via car lighter adapter), though you will need to purchase additional velcro-ready sleeves to slip your DVD player into for the back of the headrest. (It comes with velcro strips, but they can be somewhat unreliable on long car rides with bumps in the road).

With a 1024 x 600 resolution and LED backlighting, you’ll get the perfect picture whether it’s bright outside or pitch black at night. Supported formats include DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3, JPG, AVI/AVI/MPEG, and DIVX; versatility is key here. There’s no downside to having additional format support.

The battery is built-in to the actual DVD player as opposed to having DC access through the screen itself. Your package includes a great deal of items for the money, including an AC adapter, DC cable, RCA AV cable, 2 velcro straps, and a car charger for your cigarette lighter jack.

Android is one of the best softwares to view any media on, made better by the superior physical build of Corehan. View your DVDs and listen to CDs while you’re driving, or hook up your phone via Bluetooth to stream music while you’re driving.

This model comes with full backup camera integration, so you can hook up your pre existing backup camera to this with no problem. You get a full GPS system with 2017’s map updates, including both offline and online navigation support, all on a 6.95” display screen w/ 1024 x 600 quality. Make calls from your in-dash with no issue.

Kit includes RCA cables, AUX cables, radio antenna wires, 36/dongle wires, microphone extension wire, GPS antenna, and more. This is designed to perfectly balance your desire for high-quality video and audio output, while still being relatively simple to install and extremely easy to use. When you get completely hooked up, you can input stereo headphones for children to listen while you’re driving, without causing a distraction.

This is the essential full package deal for anyone looking to entertain passengers on long car trips. You get two screens for the cost of a single high-res one, while retaining all the great qualities that Autowings are known for.

Hook up headphones/gaming devices to these over-the-headrest kits, allowing them to get lost in their media, allowing you to drive with minimal distractions. These support up to 99% of all video formats globally, so you run virtually zero risk of running into a file format that isn’t supported for playback.

Touch screen features allow your passengers to be in complete control of their media, avoiding distractions or stops to fix/alter settings and adjust playback. It’s simple to use. Wires come from the players to hook underneath your seats, hooking up to a power source inside your car. Unlike low-grade headrest models, you won’t be tripping over wires (or worse; not having enough slack to plug them in).

In-dash units give you the ability to just install and forget. You don’t have to bring anything into the house to recharge, you don’t have to fiddle with wires and figure out what goes where. BOSS Audio makes it simple to reap the rewards of both with this panel-detaching in-dash DVD player.

Hook up a pair of BOSS Audio headphones to allow for silent enjoyment without interfering with driving operations. Full touchscreen capabilities allow you to seamlessly and quickly flip from options, files and settings with ease, as well as interact with your GPS system.

You get electronic skip detection; one of the issues with DVDs versus digital content (like memory from an SD or flash drive) is that they’re subject to skipping on bumpy roads, like dirt or gravel. This system ensures that you won’t run into those problems. For more products like this, check out our review of the best double DIN car stereos here. 

Flip down dvd players give you the ability to stow away your player when you want to interact with your passengers. You’re the master of the media in your car. Enjoy your DVDs 1920 x 1080 HD quality, while also gaining access over your hood lights and additional buttons for opening your electronic doors.

USB, AV and SD inputs give you versatility, while he 13.3” LCD monitor keeps the perfect brightness levels through light or dark roads. If you go through a tunnel or a cloudy area, you won’t be shocked by the brightness when you exit.

You get three interchangeable casings for this model, contouring to your interior’s color. Built-in FM and IR transmitters give you fantastic radio selections for that solo drive to/from work, while also opening up Bluetooth connectivity to stream music directly from your phone or mobile device.

Portable car DVD players are usually favored by those with children; they’re easy, you just turn them on. However, headrest DVD players are easier in the long run, but most parents don’t want to take the time to install these (you have bigger fish to fry, like the terrible twos). CarThree made this model the answer to your prayers – easy to install, simple to use.

This ultra-thin HD car DVD player withstands the wear-and-tear of your car life. Whether your kids throw their sippy cup at it or you bump into it when you’re reaching for your bag in the back seat, this will withstand. This kit includes the bracket, so no additional purchases for headrest-mounting are required. It also includes the plastic buckle, remote control, native game disk, car charger, and more.

Sync from your Apple or Android device, and you’re ready to go. This installation method means you won’t hear velcro tearing after a short stop, followed by the DVD player hitting the floor below. It’s as secure as anything else in your ride. 32-bit games come ready to entertain your passengers, and come with a wireless joystick (let’s all relive the days of Atari).

If your goal is mainly just to get a superior radio coupled with your car DVD player capabilities, this is for you. This flip-down model comes at an excellent price, and takes the minimalist route, focusing on quality construction over additional features. The screen swivels to contour to wherever your passengers are sitting; no physical readjusting required, you just had to gently move the screen and you’re done.

Plays DVD, CD, DVD-R, DVD+R/DVD-RW, DVD+RW, JPEG, MP3/MPEG4, either from your phone (aux cable required), or from CDs. This model does not support Bluetooth, so you won’t be able to go wireless. To get the features you want without the fluff and additional cost, Tview’s newest flip-down model fits the bill.

Two-for-one is what you want to hear, especially when it’s dealing with premium electronics. Two monitors with headsets give you to the ability to entertain your passengers with captivating media, which are absolutely perfect for car trips. These versatile screens fit a wide range of vehicles.

These are simple to install; you won’t have to YouTube/Google a solution when putting these in. You get a total of three colors so your new DVD players won’t look out of place in your car, and you can enjoy FM and IR radio when you’re riding solo (sound plays through your in-dash, factory radio).

With larger more accessible control buttons clustered at the bottom of its 9-inch 800 x 480 resolution LED-backlit screen, the CUtrip is a versatile multimedia player that you’d love to have on the back of your car’s headrests.

It’s dual screen design allows simultaneous viewing of the same material. Unfortunately, while the system comes with a built-in battery that should last a good 5 hours, the second unit draws its juice on the main, substantially cutting its battery-run operation in half. Nevertheless, one can always plug the system into your car’s cigarette light adaptor.

It’s got built-in stereo speakers for a more immersive listening experience or if you’ve got passengers who’d like to enjoy a more private entertainment or you don’t want to be distracted from your driving, you can easily plug in an earphone.

Mounting the CUtrip is made ridiculously easy, too as it already comes with a claw headrest mount. It’s a more stable and more secure way to keep your DVD player from slipping compared to using the more traditional headrest straps.

This car DVD player is reminiscent of the Acer Ferrari One netbook with its characteristic bright red and black chassis, giving it a sportier look especially when closed. The UEME is fully capable of supporting up to 9 different types of video discs in addition to conventional image and music files.

It’s a portable media player that is as nifty inside your car as it is anywhere else. It’s the perfect companion for some out-of-town adventures, several days stay in the wilderness, or even just whiling time away while waiting for the pedia to see your kid, thanks to its 4-hour runtime. And since it can be easily connected to your TV, you’ve got exceptional versatility in your hands.

There’s no need to bring headphones as the built-in speaker produces loud booming sounds fully capable of filling the cabin of your car with intensely rich trebles and bass for a more evocative viewing experience.

The UEME car dvd player is built for the rugged conditions, with exceptional shock-resistant qualities that will put to shame other brands. The headrest mount can be further improved, however, with a more rigid structure to keep it in place.

At only 1.34 inches thick, this car DVD player can easily be mistaken as a kiddie tablet especially since it comes with a humongous 10.1-inch screen in full 1024 x 600 HD resolution. Unlike other headrest DVD players, the Eonon can easily pass as a tablet since the DVD player is fully capable of playing 32-bit games from your own SNES legacy collection or some other titles. There’s never a dull moment with the Eonon in the hands of your kid.

The package already comes with wireless stereo headsets further eliminating the need for cumbersome wires dangling from the side of the headrest DVD player. There’s no danger of pulling on any cord and risking dropping the device.

The dual headrest monitors can communicate with each other using infrared, allowing for the simultaneous viewing of the same material. However, if you’ve got kids who have vastly different interests, the Eonon can provide the pleasure of viewing two different videos at the same time.

The Eonon is HDMI-capable, too, allowing you to plug in your iPhone devices as well as other gadgets that come with HDMI capability. Of course, if you have another gadget that doesn’t have this feature but can be attached with an HDMI adapter, then you’re pretty much in luck.

Listening to your favorite music played from the nearest FM radio station is also possible since the C110A already comes with the FM transmitter fully built into its design. This is one neat car DVD player you will always be delighted to put in your car.

Light and portable, the Korazmi is a headrest-mounted DVD player capable of playing 8 different types of video disc formats. Its built-in Dolby digital decoder makes for an excellent system of entertaining your passengers at the back of your car. While the Korazmi is primarily intended for film viewing inside one’s car, it can also be used at home with its synchronicity with TV systems.

The DK95 comes with built-in speakers so there’s no need to buy earphones for your passengers. But if you want a more distraction-free driving, you’d better get earphones each for your buddies so they can enjoy the film while you get to stay focused on the road.

The Korazmi makes for a great personal entertainment whether it is inside or outside your car. Sadly, its built-in battery only maxes out at 3 hours of runtime whereas other brands can muster 5. Nevertheless, it should still be an enjoyable 3 hours for your kids during momentary stopovers.

You don’t have to punish your passengers to a rather long and boring ride. Give them the pleasure of watching your own collection of memorable videos in various disc formats with the DBPOWER portable car DVD player. Whether you’d place it squarely on your dashboard or flip it to be converted into a headrest mounted device, this is one car entertainment system that is sure to keep your passengers fully engaged.

And when you arrive home or perhaps even in your hotel room, you can easily connect the DBPOWER to your TV set and watch the same films your passengers have been watching throughout the ride. Bring it to the beach or the park and you’ll never have any dull moments looking at the same boring stuff.

It’s understandable that most of us don’t like bringing a whole lot of CDs and DVDs. No problem! The DBPOWER can easily take in both SD cards and USB flash drives so you’ll have all the great movies of your life right inside your wallet or pocket.