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Panasonic DP-UB820

The Panasonic DP-UB820 is Panasonic's Ultra HD Blu-ray player released in 2018.

Panasonic DP-UB820
ManufacturerPanasonic
Product familyUB
TypeMedia player
Release dateAugust 1, 2018[1] (August 1, 2018[1])
MediaUltra HD Blu-ray
Dimensions430 mm x 62 mm x 208 mm[2]
MassApprox. 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)[2]
PredecessorDMP-UB900

Features

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UB820 is one of the first players to support the HDR10+ format (along with UB320, UB420 and UB9000) and the first player to offer onboard tone mapping for high dynamic range (HDR) and standard dynamic range (SDR) playback. Compared to the Panasonic's previous higher-end UB900 model, UB820 lacks touch-sensitive controls and THX certification.[1][3] Unlike Magnetar UDP800, UB820 lacks the ability to play MKV files with full audio resolution.[4]

Reception

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Sound & Vision said the player "offers reference-level video performance and also sets a new bar for HDR playback with both HDR flat-panel TVs and projectors."[3] What Hi-Fi? wrote: "[...] DP-UB820EB has stood the test of time remaining our go-to recommendation for a 4K Blu-ray player that won't blow the budget."[5] TechRadar summarized: "It's built to last and even though it is a few years old, it's still one of the standard bearers for what a 4K Blu-ray player should be."[6] It was chosen by TechRadar, T3, and Wired as "the best 4K Blu-ray player for most people".[7][8][9] Wirecutter named it the best 4K Blu-ray player but said the user interface is "slow by 2024 standards and isn’t very easy on the eyes."[10] Comparing it to the cheaper DP-UB420 model, Polygon said that "It’s basically identical to the UB420, except it’s faster, and it supports Dolby Vision HDR".[11] In 2023, Tom's Guide called it "the least-expensive Dolby Vision-capable 4K Blu-ray player with a decent reputation."[12] In 2024, they called UB820-K the second-best 4K Blu-ray player after Oppo UDP-203.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "New Panasonic 4K Blu-ray-players with HDR10+". Panasonic. 1 August 2018. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Specifications" (PDF). Owner's Manual. 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b Deering, Kris (12 September 2018). "Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Review". Sound & Vision. AV Tech Media. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  4. ^ Vaughn, David (2 May 2024). "Magnetar UDP800 Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player Review". Sound & Vision. AV Tech Media. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024. Furthermore, the Panasonic doesn't play MKV files with full audio resolution–something the Magnetar offers.
  5. ^ "Panasonic DP-UB820EB review". What Hi-Fi?. Future plc. 24 September 2019. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  6. ^ Davidson, James (20 December 2023). "Panasonic DP-UB820 review: a fantastic, affordable 4K Blu-ray player that's built to last". TechRadar. Future plc. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. ^ James Davidson; Axel Metz; Matt Bolton (28 October 2024). "The best 4K Blu-ray players 2024: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts". TechRadar. Future plc. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  8. ^ May, Steve (16 November 2021). "Panasonic DP-UB820 review: the best 4K Blu-ray player for most people". T3. Future plc. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  9. ^ Lucas, Simon (20 December 2023). "The Best 4K Blu-Ray Players". Wired. Condé Nast Publications. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  10. ^ Neikirk, Lee (26 April 2024). "The Best 4K Blu-ray Player". Wirecutter. The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  11. ^ Plante, Chris (17 November 2023). "Why to grab a 4K Blu-ray player this Cyber Monday — and one to buy". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  12. ^ Casey, Henry T. (12 July 2023). "Yes, I just bought this 4K Blu-ray player at $100 off on Prime Day — here's why". Tom's Guide. Future plc. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  13. ^ Pino, Nick (2 May 2024). "The world's best 4K Blu-ray player sells for over $1,000 online — here's why". Tom's Guide. Future plc. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
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