Panasonic DP-UB820
Rafael J. from ADJUNTAS, PR on 3/11/2024
Llegó rápido y era lo que deseaba. Muchas gracias. Éxito.
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Panasonic is what I expected more impressed with scratch and dent item
Chris from Kearney, NE on 2/23/2024
This product is exactly what I thought it would be as far as the quality it provides, but what I'm more impressed with as I purchased this item as a scratch and dent. I was very pleased with the condition of this item after watching the Crutchfield videos on their scratch and dent products and the level of quality control they go through. I took a gamble and made the purchase knowing that I would most likely be happy with my item however, I did not expect as good as quality as I got. I'm very happy with their outlet program. I will continue shopping through the outlet store when the items I want are available.
Pros: Video quality is amazing.
Cons: Typical cheap plastic feel you'd expect from this model.
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Panasonic no better than Sony
Dennis from APOPKA, FL on 2/2/2024
I received the Panasonic DP-UB820 bluray player for Christmas so I have used it now for about 5 weeks. In that time I have played about 20 UHD 4K movies. Of those two froze up temporarily during playback, but was able to get the disc to play after re-starting the disc chapter. Yesterday I played "Mission Impossible" 4K and it froze up several times at chapter 3 and in later chapters. It also pixelated and when play did resume, it had lost sound. This is the first time I had encountered this bad of a disc read problem. I called and talked to tech support at Crutchfield and they said to unplug the player and after a few minutes plug it back in and if that did not correct the problem then I can call Panasonic for one year warrantee service. Unfortunately, the "Mission Impossible" 4K disc continued to lock up, pixelate, and loose sound. The disc is new and clean so I tried it in my 4 year old Sony X800M2 Bluray player and it played flawlessly from beginning to end. Therefore the Panasonic player is not the great player I was expecting. The reason I got the new Panasonic player was it was said to not freeze up. My Sony player also freezes on some disc, but not as bad as the Panasonic has done. The Panasonic player is not as structurally sturdy or well built as the Sony player, which has a full sized metal case. The remote ia easier to use in the Sony player, as the Panasonic remote has an annoying positioned Netfix button that is too easy to accidentally touch. "
Pros: Excellent 4K and Blu-ray picture and sound Quiet operation Easy written instructions to set up (after disengaging the verbal instructions, which are of no help at all ) Remote range and power works well to bounce off projector screen and back to the player at back of room Boot up time is under 30 seconds Good on screen display info
Cons: Freezes up too many times, also pixelates, looses sound on one 4K disc that played fine on Sony player Remote is small, button layout is poor and not backlit Cost is more than comparable Sony 800M2
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Gregory from West Norriton, PA on 1/27/2024
A quality product that will enhance anyone's home theatre experience.
Pros: An array of outputs add to the flexibility of the unit.
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Aiden from Louisville, OH on 1/9/2024
Too much plastic! Can I trade it for a P9000?
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Good machine
Michael from Black Earth, WI on 12/30/2023
Great player and features for the price. I had been using my XboxS but I wanted Dolby Vision, ATMOS, and DTS-X capability. This brought it all in one package. The special pricing made it easy to buy. My C2 OLED doesn't do HDR10+ so Vision takes care of that. I backordered it and it only took a couple days to fulfill. The only reason for one star deduction is that most of the time when a new to the player disc is inserted, it says copyright violation. Ejecting the disc and returning it to the player gets rid of this message. I had one instance where it would only output 1080p but a complete power down of everything in the chain got it up and running. If the room is completely silent you can hear the transport but not while movies are playing. Picture quality is excellent even with standard DVD's so I let it handle the upscaling. There are a lot of menu options but the default settings take care most of it. I turned off the front panel display all the time since playing time is useless. The remote leaves a lot to be desired but functions fine. I don't use the streaming functions so no comment. I've been streaming for years with an ATV4k and thought that it was great. The picture from streaming is ok but the sound suffers. Playing The Matrix 4k, video bit rates are 80-100mb/s.
Pros: Solid picture, reasonable price, fast boot time and processing. Faster than an XboxS and adds Dolby Vision/ATMOS.
Cons: Copyright violation on new disc insertion, remote
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R from Burton, MI on 12/29/2023
I knew that some DVD players were somewhat better than others.but this one was very surprising!! The picture was much clearer and incredibly sharp. Even the audio was enhanced far more than expected. It was very much worth the extra money and I am very happy to have made this purchase.
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Best companion for a OLED TV
Joshua from San German, PR on 12/26/2023
This player is simply amazing. I had a Sony x700 before this and it froze, and had a few issues besides that. Also it didn't automatically switch between HDR and DV, this Panasonic does this and much more. DV movies look fantastic on my C3, HDR 10 content looks better than on the Sony. I have not had any problems with freezing like on the x700 so far. Regular Blu-rays and DVDs look fantastic as well. It does a very good job at upscaling then to 4k. Just be sure to properly set up your player depending on your current TV. Only "drawback" I can find with it is that it's a bit slow to read discs vs the x700, but it's not really noticeable once you get used to it. Also, the included controller is not that good, I find myself pressing the Netflix button frequently which stops the movie and takes me to the Netflix app. This is easily fixed by ordering a ub900 or ub9000 remote online which both work directly and have backlight.
Pros: Auto Switching to Dolby Vision Amazing upscaling for lower resolution content.
Cons: A bit slower than Sony x700 The controller is pretty bad
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Warren James from Rancho Cordova, CA on 12/23/2023
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John from Cincinnati, OH on 12/19/2023
Logic driven controls: turn off, door shuts, off. Makes regular DVDs slightly clearer on old TV.
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Hard To Believe The Improvement!
Stephen from Palm Desert, CA on 12/18/2023
I have 40 years under my belt inside the AV Industry, so I don't get "WOWED" too often anymore. Well, this BluRay Player has blown my mind! My 12 year old top of the line Marantz Player developed a glitch, fixed itself, but with that glitch in the back of my mind I started serious research into what players are made today. I fell in love with the Pana 9000, but I didn't want to spend that much. I read a great deal about this one, and with the Crutchfield beautiful Black Friday price, I took the plunge. I cannot believe how great the picture is, truly breathtaking, and I REALLY cannot believe the sound improvement, mind boggling. I have very fancy equipment and this player is just making my gear shine like never before. Absolutely phenomenal!!!
Pros: Everything except lightweight
Cons: Lightweight.
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Great blu-ray player
John from Williamsville, NY on 12/18/2023
Setup was a breeze. The player is connected through an Denon 4k a/v receiver. After the initial setup, the unit connected to my tv, detected all settings, and applied them for best performance. Upon inserting a 4k Blu-ray Disc, the television automatically turned on and switched to the correct input without the use of any remotes. Sound and picture quality are wonderful.
Pros: Super-easy setup Great picture and sound quality
Cons: No backlight on the remote.
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Worth it to me
Wayde Kenji from Auburn, WA on 12/15/2023
Outright the best 4k/blu ray player I've bought, and best overall dvd, cd player I've had in years for under $500. Got it on a black Friday sale, so it was well worth it.
Pros: Functionality, style, quality build (for $500 and under), fast start up, picture quality.
Cons: Price is a bit steep at $500. If you can get it on a sale of some kind, it's well worth it. Remote doesn't light up (though you can buy one on Amazon that will work with it.)
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Great player, so far
Crutchfield customer from Kingwood, TX on 12/15/2023
I needed an updated 4K Blu-ray player to go with a newly-purchased 4K television, so I read a lot of reviews. I have had experience with Panasonic Blu-ray players in the past (my primary Blu-ray player before this purchase was also a Panasonic). I've only had the DP-UB820 for a week or so but, so far, it performs beautifully. I'm very pleased with it. In the picture, the UB820 is hiding in the home theater cabinet (the glass door is normally closed, of course), sitting on top of another Blu-ray player (LG). Both players are connected to the receiver on the bottom shelf. The receiver is also new and replaced an older receiver that didn't support 4K video. On top of the cabinet sits the new 4K LG Oled TV which replaced an old plasma 1080p TV (Panasonic).
Pros: - great picture from 4K Blu-rays - unit has nice, clean appearance - responds faster to remote commands than my older Panasonic Blu-ray player - was easy, intuitive to set up and pair with the Denon receiver
Cons: - none yet
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Michael from The Villages, FL on 12/13/2023
one of the few remaining with analog sound output, but with limited apps
Pros: analog output
Cons: limited apps
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Todd from Wyandotte, MI on 12/13/2023
The Panasonic UB820 is awesome in every aspect. I immediately noticed a huge improvement in sound and picture and would recommend this product to everyone!
Pros: Great sound Great upscaling Easy to use interface
Cons: none
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Carmen from CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA on 12/8/2023
The 4K on this machine is out of this world. Not to mention the sound quality. I can't wait to watch all kinds of Holiday movies this season. 10/10 reccommend.
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Al from Salem, OR on 12/6/2023
Plays beautifully, works as expected. There is a reason this is the primary 4K player you see recommended so often.
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Keith from Cloverdale, IN on 12/6/2023
It was extremely easy to connect. Also has options for the future. Typical Panasonic quality. After a week of use I find it as advertised. Now the big test, durability and longevity.
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Ron from P C Beach, FL on 12/6/2023
This unit exceeded my expectations. Match this player with a 4k tv and you will not be disappointed. We watched the first Avatar movie on a new Sony OLED tv with a regular blue ray disc and this unit upscaled it to 4k with no problem. The picture was incredible to say the least. This player loads fast, has great features, excellent sound and video, and as usual ordering from Crutchfield, you cant go wrong.
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The Best Option
Nick from Shelby Twp, MI on 12/4/2023
Since I already own this player, it was a no-brainer, not to purchase (on sale) this player again for my secondary room setup of a home theater system. I have the Bose V35 Lifestyle (5.1) which does not have a 4K pass-through but does have HDMI connections. The UB820 has a separate audio-out-only HDMI connection which easily connects to any of the Bose HDMI inputs for the player. Therefore, I use another high-speed HDMI connected to my Sony OLED. I utilize an optical connection for the cable programming. Although the Bose system is antiquated (10 years old), there is an improved signal through the use of HDMI resulting in excellent sound. In my opinion, the Panasonic UB820 surpasses any of the players made by Samsung or Sony (owned 4K players by both manufacturers). Many like to believe that you should use the same brand as the TV for the compatibility factor but my experience has taught me the contrary. This player has been the best 4K player I've ever owned. The picture and sound quality are superior. I like to thank Rhett of Crutchfield for his guidance and the early delivery date for this item was on back order.
Pros: Superior picture and sound quality of 4K signals.
Cons: Plastic housing not metal. The problem with registering the player with Panasonic for warrantee is still not registered.
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Stunning.everthing described and more!
Christian from Tampa, FL on 12/2/2023
As expected, Crutchfield's review and recommendation was spot on! Upgraded from an entry level Sony 4K player to the DP-U820 to take better advantage of my Sony XB900 TV. Why did I wait so long!? After an intuitive and quick setup, the difference was immediate and stunning to say the least. Simply blown away by the difference in picture quality and color, not just with 4K but with my standard BluRay as well. It pulls out details, color and contrast with precision. Also enjoy the quick load time feature and the plethora of options with the settings.
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Great Player, Noisy Drive
Crutchfield customer from SEATTLE, WA on 10/17/2023
The disc drive is loud, especially when playing 4k UHD discs. I sit 9 feet (~3m) from my player, and I can hear it in the background during quiet and moderate sections of the movie. This replaced a Sony UBP X800 based on the tone mapping, optical audio out, and automatic HDR mode switching. I'm tempted to go back to the Sony with it's older video processing just for some peace and quiet. I'm surprised that the Panasonic is so much louder, especially given the significant price difference. If Sony figure out how to automatically switch Dolby Vision on and off I'll probably pick up the X800M2. For now, this unit looks great and has all the features I'm looking for.
Pros: Video quality, HDR/Dolby Vision switching, 7.1 channel audio outputs.
Cons: Noisy disc drive, cheap remote
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William from ROUND ROCK, TX on 9/2/2023
Easy to set up great pic and sound
Pros: Easy set up great picture sound
Cons: None
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Excellent performance at a palatable price
George from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 8/31/2023
Beyond expectation, movie dialogue is crisp and clear and critical DVD listening exposed nuances that my Sony 850 never revealed. Thanks Zack for the suggestion Paired with Marantz 7015 and definitive technology Demand speakers
Pros: Dialogue Musical nuances
Cons: I didn't buy it sooner
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excellent picture and sound
edwin from york haven pennsylvania on 8/21/2023
this panasonic it works very well the video is good and clear with nice audio output isexcellent so i would recommend it
Pros: all around is very good 4k player
Cons: none
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Nathan from Cleveland, TN on 8/9/2023
Got it as a scratch and dent and couldn't find any flaws. Great picture quality as well as sound quality.
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Impressive!!!
Vincent from CENTRAL, CA on 8/7/2023
I use it with a 4K pass through receiver (Onkyo TX-NR 7100) and my 4K UHD Sony 85in LED/LCD TV with AudioQuest Pearl 48 cables. I use it with just the default settings. The images are outstanding and the sound is superb!! This is the first 4K UHD Blu-Ray player I have ever used without freezing issues. I watched recently "Top Gun Maverick", "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" and "Ant-Man Wasp Quantumania" all in 4K UHD. I gave up on my Sony UBP-X800M2
Pros: It Works Well, fast loading
Cons: For the price, the remote could have back-lit buttons.
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Jonathan from Bend, OR on 7/31/2023
may have just been a faulty unit but i returned mine. the interface hada horrible lag mad it unusable. picture and sound menus all amazing. the lag was a dealbreaker though
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Don from Bellingham, WA on 7/25/2023
great video and audio
Pros: outstanding taking blue rays and streaming like Netflix to four k
Cons: slow to boot
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Great for integrated amplifiers
Brad from Ashland, OH on 7/19/2023
This player is a good choice for those who use integrated amps or separates. Selectable multichannel analog outputs and dynamic range compression. Great sound and picture quality. The player does the heavy lifting that an integrated amp can't do, normally handled by an A/V receiver. Excellent service from Crutchfield.
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Cons: Player won't send audio through hdmi and rca outputs simultaneously. You have to choose one or the other.
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Amazing player, iffy packaging
Adam from Livermore, CA on 7/11/2023
Huge upgrade from watching 4K Blu-rays on an old Xbox One X. Video/audio quality are amazing, and set up was incredibly simple. Bought a scratch and dent unit which is in mostly okay shape, more scratches than I would've thought, but since it's in my entertainment unit it doesn't matter too much. Was a little surprised at the packaging though, Crutchfield clearly tried to reuse the original packaging, but for whatever reason the unit wasn't securely held in the styrofoam inserts, so the unit was flopping around inside it's own manufacturers box when I opened it. Nothing seems to be broken and the unit seems to work fine, but I will need to test it further to make sure nothing was damaged in shipping, so 4 out of 5 stars for that reason alone.
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Excellent Blu-ray Player
Crutchfield customer from Herriman, UT on 6/20/2023
We have only had this player for a short while but my wife and I have already noticed that the picture quality of older DVD's especially is much better with this player. Sound quality is better as well. Overall, we are very pleased with this purchase. We are especially pleased with how sharp the pictures are for night scenes or landscapes. We are getting older, but our eyes work just fine and this machine makes our older DVD's (we have about 400 DVD/Blu-ray discs) sharper and easier to watch. Well done Panasonic (and especially Crutchfield)!
Pros: -Very fast response times (from insert to play, etc. This is a tremendous pro in my opinion) -Hefty and well made (considering its mostly plastic) -Easy setup -Video and sound quality second to none! -Well worth the money -Plays all DVD's and Blu-ray discs without freezing (our old player froze on approx. one out of every 10 discs.)
Cons: Minor Complaints - The remote is small and slippery. I wish it was easier to hold onto (a bit rubbery) and a little larger. -Also, it would help if it was backlit. -The NetFlix button was smaller and in a different place. It is easy to push it when you don't want to.
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Brian from Ketchikan, AK on 5/22/2023
Excellent 4K Blu-ray player. Bought it to replace my UB420 which had been having issues with certain discs having horrible pixelization problems. This was able to play the exact same disc with no issues. On top of that, discs load up much more quickly than my old player, so there's no more waiting to start a movie. It uses the same remote as the UB420 - it would have been nice if they included the backlit remote their $1000 player comes with, but since I got this for under $400, it's not really a ding.
Pros: Loads discs quickly Has a front display Seems to be better at playing certain titles than lower end models
Cons: Same basic non backlit remote as lower end models.
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Mr De Jesus from Puerto Rico on 5/16/2023
I used before this player a Sony x800 4K player and the difference is noticeable i tryed movies that were dark like batman venegence and with this player it looked way better and vivid
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John from Berkley, MI on 5/10/2023
great Blu-ray player
Pros: picture quality
Cons: remote flimsy, not backlit
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much-needed upgrade
Dan from Lynchburg, VA on 5/9/2023
Replaced an early version of Panasonic's Blu-Ray player (about 15 years old); I haven't begun to take advantage of all the extras on this unit but the first Blu-Ray disc played was superb. I didn't realize what I had been missing. Looking forward to checking out the extras in the days/weeks ahead. A decided upgrade!
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SUPER 4K BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER
Jane C from Greenfield, MA on 2/28/2023
This unit gives a superior picture with very brilliant color and picture quality. It is the best DVD Player I have ever had and definitely the most expensive for home use. It is well worth the money if you are into watching movies. This unit can be used as an amplifier as well. and will play any music CD. I have a fantastic older amplifier I purchased from Crutchfield Electronics in 2013 that I am still using today and I have an exceptional surround sound system with 5 speakers and subwofer that is also many years old but still gives me superior sound. I highly recommend this DVD player to any one who loves the best
Pros: Superior quality for the money
Cons: None
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"Top Gun"/Panasonic
Richard from Hudson, OH on 2/22/2023
Finally a 4K player that plays Top Gun Maverick all the way through. Thanks to Crutchfield's "Top Quality Employees ", I can sit back and enjoy.
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Darren from Drummond, WI on 2/13/2023
It is a great player that supports all of the major sound settings.
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Great player
William from Greenville, SC on 2/3/2023
Just received and wow what a picture. Certainly its only as good as what it's fed. Give it a good Blu Ray DVD and a nice 4K TV and you will get an amazing viewing experience. Very sleek and stylish. Recommended!
Pros: Superb resolution and player Quality feel Great fit and finish Small footprint
Cons: none
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Daniel from PHILADELPHIA, PA on 2/3/2023
Purchased this to replace an almost 6 year old Sony ubp-x800. The difference in image quality is immediately apparent. Ran the first 3 Mummy movies in 4k bluray and they have never looked or sounded better. Keep in mind I'm running this on an earlier Sony xbr55x850d. To get maximum value and performance i would advise to get a newer Tv as well which i will be doing next.Comes with a quick start manual. I advise downloading the full manual to avail yourself of the numerous configuration options. I've heard a few complaints about the remote. I have no real issue with it. People with big fingers might click on the Netflix when trying to hit the arrow up. I love how careful Crutchfield is with packing electronics. When you order from other retailers, they frequently mail electronics only in their original packaging, which means frequent damages and huge vulnerability to package theft. No such issue here. Plus with Crutchfield you have access to genuine informed and educated and friendly tech support. You certainly won't get that with other retail consultants, as they really do not know much if you try and hold a tech conversation with them. Had an other retail store associate 4 years ago rave about how good this Hitachi set was. I knew better. It was a TCL with the Hitachi name on it, but more expensive. More margin for them.Stick with Crutchfield. They will NEVER steer you wrong .
Pros: Image quality Numerous configuration options Wide TV and format compatibility Detailed full manual if you download it which I recommend doing.
Cons: No gamebreakers here. Remote could have been a little more sturdy and beefy. People with large fingers will find it annoying.
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Worth the premium price
Michael from Levittown, PA on 1/18/2023
This Panasonic is worth the higher price than basic players. I first purchased the LG UBK90 which struggled with errors on some 3 layer 100 gig discs. The Shining was a clear example. This Panasonic plays everything flawlessly, which is the way it should be. If you've invested in a nice home theater, definitely don't skimp on the 4k blu ray player.
Pros: Plays all 4k discs without error. Actually has a front display. Great upconversion of 1080p discs.
Cons: Expensive
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Joseph from Leland, NC on 1/13/2023
Top Gun Maverick is outstanding. Just installed the player, cardboard and plastic still all over the place and I am now preoccupied with watching the movie. So far the picture is beautiful and the ATMOS sound is amazing. Very happy.
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Christmas Gift
Christopher from Portland, OR on 12/31/2022
I purchased this for my 13 year old son to round out his basic 5.1 system and introduce him to a lifelong enjoyment of movies and music. The same upscaling chip for video as the flagship DP-UB9000 makes this player a great deal for movies especially when it periodically goes on sale. A downside to the player is the folding front panel that hides the tray looks and feels cheap and is likely to break over time.The build and feel of this player just feels low quality. I'm disappointed that the only options for physical media is either cheap or overpriced high end with nothing in a happy middle space. I miss the days when you could buy an exceptional Oppo for a very reasonable price.
Pros: Same video processing as flagship DP-UB9000
Cons: Cheap feel and look even at a lower price point. Folding front panel very cheesy and fragile.
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Need to be connected to TV to listen to CDs
Scott from ALEXANDRIA, MN on 12/27/2022
Still have not used with TV. Probably going to work well. I was planning on using with headphones until I get the entertainment center, but can't use the RCA connectors to listen to CDs without being hooked up to TV to control what connections are working. Don't like the full front door you need to open to change disk, Blu-ray or CDs.
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A great, heavy duty 4K HDR Blu Ray Player with very few downsides
Ian from WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA on 12/26/2022
This is a serious 4K Blu Ray player. It certainly fills the void that Oppo left in terms of image quality. (I highly recommend a calibration disc if you invest in this player and, I'd assume, a first-rate TV or projector to really get the most bang for your buck in terms of image.) Even right out of the box, you'll likely notice its improvement over your previous player-I did and I already had a pretty great 4K player (2019 Sony). Anyone familiar with Panasonic's Blu Ray players knows that there is a granular level of adjustability in terms of picture, sound, etc etc. This is admirable-they really put a lot of power in your hands that most companies seem to automate. It's also a little daunting and can be confusing given that many of these controls are also adjustable on your TV itself. (All the more reason to do some sort of calibration.) Disc loading is quick and once playing discs, you'll be truly impressed, whether with the upscaling or treatment of native 4K HDR discs. This player is a bit expensive but completely worth it.
Pros: Tremendous player with major processing power ; visuals-both upscaled and native 4K-are among the best I've seen at a consumer level ; easy setup and lots of customization
Cons: The remote could be designed better (the Netflix button is in a clumsy place) ; the streaming services (Netflix, Amazon, YouTube) are very limited-Panasonic could really expand these
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Todd from Puyallup, WA on 12/22/2022
Amazing video from bluray to 4k.
Pros: May have over spent for my screen for now but this is amazing!
Cons: None
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Robert from Brecksville, OH on 12/6/2022
4K Video is wonderful. Analog audio output outstanding for DTS bluray discs and music dvds. I use the panasonic optical audio output to allow use of my MX135 A/V control center dolby digital output. The A/V center also has an output mode that creates an effect of a Night Club in surround that I use for jazz and blues cds and dvds. Also use with high resolution recordings via the usb input. Very happy with the audio performance.
Pros: Performs well. Price was fair.
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Luis from BRADENTON, FL on 12/5/2022
My previous player was an Oppo BDP-103; however, I sold it a few years ago when we moved into a new home. Ever since I sold it, I regretted my decision... well, until now! The DP-UB820 provides a fantastic 4k image! I don't have the Oppo to compare it to, but the image from this player does not disappoint and puts a smile on my face each and every time I spin up a disk! The menu system is relatively easy to navigate; however, to take full advantage of the image quality that this player can provide, there are various default settings that need to be changed as well as a couple of hidden options. I won't go through them here as there are various YouTube videos that you can follow, but once set, you will see the difference. I'm not a fan of the glossy finish and full length disk tray door, but most players have gone this route, so it's more of a general opinion than a con for this otherwise fantastic player. After spending several weeks with the DP-UB820, I have zero cons with the player itself... the audio / video quality the player provides is simply stellar! When on sale, don't wait... grab it before they are sold out! Highly recommended...
Pros: Fantastic image and sound, relatively easy to navigate menus.
Cons: None that I can think of.
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gteat 4k player
Lawrence from Dunedin, FL on 12/4/2022
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Ahmal from Cntry Clb Hls, IL on 12/2/2022
I replaced this player with the Oppo 203 it's an exceptional player I think better than the 203 on video does a really good job of up converting DVD , highly recommend this player.
Pros: Great price point got it on sale great up conversion of DVD great 4k video..
Cons: No zoom no sacd .
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This player on a new Samsung 900a 8k TV
Thomas from Burlington, IN on 11/30/2022
Paired with my Samsung 900a I'd hoped for a better result. I have a 2016 Samsung curved 4k dvd player that was fantastic with the LG Oled but after multiple panel burnouts and a lot of money down the tube I switched to the Samsung 8k. It has a nice picture with cable and streaming but with this DVD player its subpar also. I've adjusted all the settings with little results. My recommendation would be to use this with an Oled if possible, I imagine it would be spectacular. Maybe there's something wrong with this new TV too, I got this on sale, would definitely buy now if you're going too. Also would like to say that the staff here at Crutchfield are excellent, been buying here almost 20 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. If anything new comes up with this problem I will definitely add the results here. Happy hunting!
Pros: Price, sturdy construction
Cons: Subpar picture on this television
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Patrick from Langley, WA on 11/7/2022
Excellent video and audio works perfectly with my system.
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Beautiful and Easy
Dawn from Tucson, AZ on 11/3/2022
Set it up with a Sony 4K TV and an ordinary HDMI cable. Images are beautiful and set up was very easy. Highest quality remote I have held in years. I ordered a high quality and speed HDMI cable - can't imagine how it could improve. Some people complained about how slow the player is to start up. There is a "Quick Start" setting that is off by default. I turned it to on and found that the player starts fast enough for me. It does use more energy in standby/off with this setting, but since I turn off the power strip after each use, not an issue for me. But that also turns off the surge protector, which some may not want to do. We rarely have power surges or failures where I live, so I prefer to take the risk.
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Slow as Molasses
Old School from Parker, CO on 10/17/2022
Like many people, I bought this (2019) because Oppo players went away. I far as I can tell, the picture is great whether using Blu-Ray or 4K discs. My problem is that is as slow as molasses when you turn it on, open/close the disc drawer, etc. Even previous far less expensive Sony DVD and Blu-Ray players were faster. If I was buying anew, it wouldn't be this one.
Pros: great picture
Cons: amazingly slow
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Julia from Thornton, CO on 10/14/2022
Fantastic picture and sound with 4K UHD and blu-ray movies. A little noisy disc operation and looks and feels cheap for it's price. Will not play many older Blu-ray Discs that played perfectly on my Sony X-700M. Panasonic service may as well be nonexistent, nearly impossible to reach a human for assistance and once you do they know almost nothing about products other than what manual contains. They do not make it easy.
Pros: Best picture and sound when it works.
Cons: Poor build quality for the price. Fussy with discs it will play.
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Sorry I bought this unit
Jeffrey from DORCHESTR CTR, MA on 9/25/2022
Brought this to replace a 5 year Sony USony UBP-X800 ultra HD player which developed some software glitches. I had high hopes for this Panasonic. But, I found I am unable to view any Netflix content. I get the following message- "This content can not be displayed because your TV does not support HDCP 2.2." Now the Sony never had this problem. The Panasonic is connected to an Ultra high definition Denon surround sound system and connected for now to a Samsung 2k plasma (which I love but realize I will eventually have to replace-thus the 4k compatible equipment. Again, though the TV is 2k my other ultra HD player still displayed Netflix in 2K.
Pros: great sound and quality playing disks
Cons: says it streams Netflix, but will not for my setup and with no mention in the product discriptions
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Super Blu-ray Player!
Paul from Yorktown Hts, NY on 9/13/2022
This machine plays just about any audio or video medium you can think of with the exception of SACD. It has more features than any Blu-ray player out there including a USB player for digital music files, access to most streaming sources and separate hdmi ports for audio/video or just audio. I would have given it five stars if it played SACD but that's the only drawback.
Pros: Versatile and easy to hook up.
Cons: Doesn't play SACD
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R Joseph from Troy, MI on 9/2/2022
This unit is pretty much plug & play. However, for 4k UHD video, you MUST use at least a 4k high speed HDMI cable. A standard HDMI cable will function, but the player will inform you that you will not have 4k UHD. If you're going to buy this player, don't skimp on the cable.
Pros: Plug & play
Cons: Small front display
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Fantastic DVD player
Steve from Athens, AL on 8/23/2022
The colors and clarity of the 4k dvds are stunning. It is very simple to set up and have the Dolby Atmos audio sent to the receiver. The test dvds so far have been outstanding.
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VERY GOOD PLAYER
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, MA on 8/19/2022
I purchased this Blu-ray player to replace my OPPO 203 model. The picture quality in this unit is excellent, very sharp image with deep colors. The PANASONIC DP-UD 820 also has 6 different audio "digital tube sounds" settings to add to the surround sound settings, and the sound settings are very enjoyable. You really get a lot for your money and without compromise.
Pros: Small unit. Has everything you need and more to enjoy a movie at it's best.
Cons: None to speak of.
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very unhappy
Daniel from ASTORIA, NY on 7/18/2022
The menus are extremely clunky. There is no subtitle button on the remote to toggle them quickly (yes there is a CC button, but NO it does not toggle the subs on and off... I'm not sure what it does, there's a whole separate menu section for closed captions which seems to be entirely different from subs on bluray). The sound and video are sometimes out of sync, and the player provides no way to delay the video. If the video is ahead of the sound, you are screwed. I am most likely going to return it.
Pros: excellent video quality, switches to Dolby Vision mode automatically.
Cons: Terrible interface, audio sync issues
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Paul from Lancaster, OH on 7/13/2022
it has very good sound and the picture is grate i have plade both cds and dvds.
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Annoying bugs
Crutchfield customer from Greenwood DE on 6/14/2022
This is a fine player. Since OPPO is no longer making players I went for it. Very satisfied with playback very unsatisfied with annoying bugs that an online search reveals have been around for years yet Panasonic can't be bothered. The worst is having the Control panel icon stuck on tv screen and/or remote functions like pop up menu not responding. This is beyond annoying. Research yourself before buying. Purchased April 2022.
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Great
Frank from Maywood, NJ on 5/22/2022
It's a great machine.I've noticed people that wrote reviews are complaining that the remote control doesn't have a button for subtitles but I found the button. It's called CC for closed caption. That's the subtitle button. This machine is the best 4K player on the market
Pros: Picture quality
Cons: None
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Quality player
Thomas from Cleveland, TN on 5/4/2022
This 4k player was easy to set up and performs well. So far, there have been no freezes or hiccups playing 4k discs. Having the automatic Dolby Vision feature made this an easy choice over the Sony players. The factory settings for audio and video seem to work just fine, although I did have to tweak the audio sync setting a bit. The build quality seems pretty good, although not Oppo quality. The number of apps available is very limited, but most folks will use an external box or smart TV. Other Panasonic products I own have had great reliability, so I expect this to be the same.
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Fantastic
Matthew from Abingdon on 5/3/2022
Best picture quality hands-down. I had an Oppo 203 and you saw artifacts always crawling across the screen, and elevated black levels. This thing rocks. I do wish it had a zoom feature like the 203 for older content. Other than that this is a real bargain at 500.
Pros: Outstanding picture and sound.
Cons: No zoom feature.
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James from Beaver Dam, WI on 4/27/2022
This product is very easy to install and use. Also, it will read and play the old-school DVD's (80's and 90's movies) as well as the newest Ultra HD Blue-Ray's. Very nice and compact.
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Paul from Pr Frederick, MD on 3/31/2022
Great upgrade for my failing Sony N460 Blu Ray Player
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Bruce from Cedar Rapids, IA on 3/29/2022
Easy to setup, and the video match with OLED is fantastic.
Pros: Easy to setup.
Cons: None.
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Pretty good so far.
Bill from Harriman, TN on 3/27/2022
So far, so good. I do like that it retains your spot on the DVD even when the power has been disconnected.
Pros: Easy to set up, great picture.
Cons: Haven't found any as of yet.
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Kenneth from Tucson, AZ on 3/23/2022
OMG, the 4K picture quality is amazing!! I had a Sony player without all of the HDR processing I can clearly see what I've been missing!!
Pros: So far, I'm loving everything!!
Cons: Nothing!!
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Leslie from Frisco, TX on 3/17/2022
Excellent quality and easy setup. Great addition to our media room setup
Pros: easy setup, quality of screen output
Cons: none
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Great Blu-Ray Player
Michael from Jacksonville, FL on 3/16/2022
Nothing bad to say. The picture is pristine. It does exactly what it says. Get it!
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Deeply Disappointing: High Tech but lacking basics
Crutchfield customer from TRABUCO CYN, CA on 3/10/2022
I am deeply disappointed with this product and you may disagree with my reason. But here it is: it is missing one of the most basic and most used functions. You can't turn Subtitles on/off with one or two clicks on the remote while watching a movie. It requires to use 4 different button with like 8 clicks while watching in the dark. Take a look at the bottom of any Netflix or Prime Video streaming movie and will find Subtitles accessible with one/two clicks. My 10-year old Sony player can do it with on click. Subtitles is one of the most used functions by most users - by far. A total miss - Panasonic! It doesn't matter how high end a player is or how many unimaginably complex functions it offers, if it can't do the most basic and most used things easily then its worthless! This Player's Remote has advanced functions most users won't use in a million years, but no Subtitles. It's Like setting a very lavish wedding and just forgetting the wedding dress! Deeply disappointed with this product and lack of thought! I emailed Panasonic customer support asking about this and it took them 40 days to respond saying no. This is after spending frustrating weeks reading the manual trying to figure it out. Wish Crutchfield said something about it. Now I can't replace with a player that does better than this. 2 stars in my book. If you don't care about basics and care about rarely used mumbo-jumbo features and deep dives into complex menus, then it can be different for yo
Pros: High Tech; plays 4K well. A huge menu of features and functions.
Cons: Missing most basic features like Subtitles on/off. Remote is not back-lit. Menu complex to navigate. Pay for functions you'll never use. Expensive because of complexity not functions of value to user. Tinker with it and you're more likely to screw up the image than improve (complex). Scaling up some HD discs rendered weird images. Product not well thought-out!
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Excellent DVD Player
Frank from Williamsburg, VA on 3/10/2022
I have an OLED 75" TV and I have been watching Game of thrones in Blu-ray ultra and this unit play it beautifully, it is almost like I can touch the mages. An excellent product highly recomended.
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Perfection achieved.
Jeff from Santa Monica, CA on 3/8/2022
Perfect price point. Excellent performance. Great customer service.
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So far, so good with caveats
Joe from Brooklyn, NY on 2/17/2022
I've had it only one week and so far, so good (sound and picture quality). Takes a little time to boot up each time you turn it on, and the menu setup choices can be overwhelming. I wish it wasn't an either/or situation on the audio (HDMI vs. analog out); would be nice if you could hear Blu-Ray/DVD audio through the TV as well as stereo, but Panasonic forces you to make a choice with this model.
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Irene from Columbia, SC on 2/5/2022
Great player. Crisp detail. Easy setup
Pros: Great picture
Cons: None found
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Reliable
Jeffrey from Honolulu, HI on 1/30/2022
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Brett from Racine, WI on 1/26/2022
Works great out of the box and it has played my Blu-rays perfectly fine. Not much to say when it does what you want it to do.
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Upgraded to 4K and WOW!!
Eric from Pleasantville, IA on 1/23/2022
This replaced our Panasonic blu ray player that was several years old, we had purchased a 4K TV this past summer, but had not yet upgraded our blu ray player to 4K, Wow what a difference!! The dual outputs are nice, because we still need to upgrade our A/V receiver in the future, but trying to take it one step at a time.
Pros: Setup was seamless Dual outputs are really nice, so I don't need to upgrade my A/V receiver just yet.
Cons: Kind of pricey but that old saying, 'You get what you pay for" fits nicely here.
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Outstanding Player
Douglas from Lowell, OH on 1/21/2022
I was looking for a 4K/60p Blu-Ray DVD player that was backward compatible, and supported Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDR10+. This player does it all and has performed flawlessly.
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Crutchfield customer from Tuscaloosa, AL on 1/16/2022
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Blu Ray Player 820 review
Henry from Brentwood, TN on 1/10/2022
This blu ray player should come with a setup/user manual. Player needs a subtitle button on the remote. Some audio settings void many other setup options. Using is complex without a hard copy user manual. HDR settings cancelled by other settings. Settings for 4k limited.
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Never thought I'd need another blu-ray player...
Kevin from Lakeway, TX on 1/8/2022
I never thought I'd need another blu-ray player until someone bought me No Time to Die on Blu-ray for Christmas and when I saw it included a 4K Ultra HD disc, I figured I had to do it justice and wasn't disappointed. Quality was better then the streaming version so now I'm looking at other Ultra HD movies to buy on Blu-ray.
Pros: Easy to setup Nice finish, looks great in AV rack Every connection you could imagine
Cons: RF remote or app control would be nice, although it does work with Amazon Echo and Google, which is a little clunky
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Wise purchase
Crutchfield customer from Harrisburg, PA on 1/5/2022
Very easy to use. Quite in use. No issues so far. Much more reliable than my Sony.
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Crutchfield customer from Hoschton, GA on 1/3/2022
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Fantastic Blue-ray Player
Crutchfield customer from East Hampstead, NH on 12/28/2021
Excellent Blue-ray Player ! I used easy set-up first, but looked on Crutchfield, YouTube and Panasonic web site for more set-up info. Wireless connection was no problem, but user manual could be better. Wireless set-up mentions pressing WPS button on Wireless Router to complete, had to call Crutchfield to find out what this was. This button was located on our wireless, and labeled Reset/WPS. One quick push on this button started blinking blue light on it(wireless), and stopped once Player was connected. Check your wireless router for info first, because you could Reset your wireless if you push Reset/WPS more than a few seconds !!Plenty of video/audio options that will keep you busy learning about. Out of the box video/audio was excellent. Checked for Software Updates, and there was one waiting. About 15 minutes to update Player. Thank you Crutchfield for tech support, fast shipping and price matching after my purchase !
Pros: Plenty of features, great picture, and a very solid machine.
Cons: none
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Puts VHS to Shame.
Crutchfield customer from Dexter, MI on 12/20/2021
.and any blu ray player I've had. Excellent paired with an 83" OLED. There is no better except if you purchase it's bigger brother. Versatile. Handles HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
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Crutchfield customer from Pittsburgh, PA on 12/13/2021
This player was recommended by a Crutchfield representative. Works well, easy to set up. Features and fidelity is high, it was a good purchase. Some might laugh, but quality of the player is great for music CDs.
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Crutchfield customer from Lodi, CA on 12/3/2021
Upgrading from a Panasonic DMP-BD35 (a great player in its day), and loving it. Amazing how much faster it is to load discs, and of course 4K looks stunning. Love this thing.
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Amazing picture quality.
Crutchfield customer from White Plains, NY on 12/2/2021
Picture quality is spectacular and the HDR optimizer works wonders. Really improves how HDR content is displayed on my TV. The player is also quite speedy as 4K Blu-Rays load very quickly. Highly recommend this player.
Pros: Fast loading for blu-rays Great sound and picture quality HDR optimizer
Cons: UI looks and feels dated
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Better than Sony
John from Fort Worth TX on 11/28/2021
I read other reviews prior to purchase....good and bad and after 2 weeks use I am ready to share my experience. I have a Sony 4k player and its performance has been hit or miss so I decided it was time for a upgrade. First thing I did out of the box was setup the network settings to update the firmware. The update took some time and I have no idea of the firmware revision history. The owners manual is sparse and this player has much more functionality than the manual tells you how to use. First off...the picture quality is head over heels better than my Sony unit. Many 4k discs I have are Dolby vision and this unit defaults to it over HDR if it is present on the disc. My Sony does not have DV. It also is great playing regular blu ray. My disc of ..The Internship ...looks like its 4k ! Only hitch I have had so far is playing my blu ray of Terminator 2....that disc has the blu ray live feature at the beginning of the disc and of course the studio no longer supports the website its trying to connect to so it kept hanging up trying to connect. After a few tries it finally got past the feature to actually to the main menu to play the movie. I have only played 1 DVD so far.....True Lies...which is a fav of mine and only available on DVD ..so far. I was hoping this player might extract a better picture from the disc as it has never been above a VHS quality picture. I was disappointed that the picture was actually worse when treated to HD scrutiny. So overall 2 thumbs up....so far
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Great Piece of Equipment
Theodore from Azle, Texas on 11/23/2021
Excellent so far; nice picture and good sound; totally easy setup; has played everything I have fed it with no issues; works sso seamlessly that it causes no stress or strain or comment
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Top Tier Picture Quality
Crutchfield customer from Tamuning, GU on 11/15/2021
Gorgeous picture. Decent build quality. Menu system a little clunky. Can adjust font position and luminosity which is fantastic. No option yet to adjust font size from disc. Worth every penny.
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a must buy from a great company
Crutchfield customer from Mc Alpin, FL on 10/18/2021
the color is incredible, sound a must buyis great,easy operation, exceptional build quality
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Great player for the money
Crutchfield customer from Urbanna, VA on 10/18/2021
Very happy with this purchase. I wanted it because I upgraded to a 4K UHD television and I wanted to play 4K UHD movies. Very happy with the purchase.
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Crutchfield customer from Apo, AE on 10/12/2021
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Well designed, quiet player that exceeded expectations.
Crutchfield customer from Gunpowder, MD on 8/7/2021
As advertised, a well-specced 4K UHD player, the Panasonic UB820 boasts compatibility with every version of high dynamic range (HDR) available. In addition to HDR10, the Panny supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). Highly recommended.
Pros: Works as advertised HDR compatible HDR10+ HLG
Cons: Price
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Crutchfield customer from Missoula, MT on 7/27/2021
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One happy customer??
Crutchfield customer from Snowmass, CO on 7/15/2021
Crutchfields service center is awesome, they really are the best. For me the quality of the unit really comes through and its performance. I will check back in when I've used a player longer so I can speak specifically about some of play options but at this point I am extremely satisfied.
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Not An OPPO!
Kenneth from Hegins, PA on 7/13/2021
Not what it's suppose to be! I wish I could return it, but I waited too long. Some 4K discs break up and pixelate on certain scenes. Now even a few Blu-Rays are doing it! I hesitated buying the Panasonic brand again because of quality issues many years ago. Lots of problems with Panasonic products so I stopped buying them swearing never again! With the glowing reviews on this model I thought I would give Panasonic another try. Mistake! A player for this price and the Panasonic blues once again! ALL of these discs play perfectly on my OPPO! I needed a second 4K for the bedroom. Too bad OPPO isn't doing what they did better than ANYONE else on the planet.
Pros: Sound is very good. Very customizable set-up for various reasons.
Cons: Picture breaks up on various movies.
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Crutchfield customer from Santa Ana, CA on 6/29/2021
Receive DP UB820 very promptly Your rep suggested the cable which we needed The DVD was easy to install. We had an issue with an icon appearing on screen which your tech immediately instructed us how to remove. The entire process with your reps was extremely easy, and speedy plus they matched the big online retailer's price. Would definitely use Crutchfield for any future electronics purchases
Pros: Superior and helpful service
Cons: None
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Huge difference between 4k bluray and streaming
Crutchfield customer from Crestwood, KY on 6/28/2021
This is my first 4k bluray player. I was blown away with it. It's hard to describe the quality difference if you have never seen it. Streaming 4k is just not the same. It's a night and day difference. The colors are magnificent. I hope this format continues to stay around for a long time and doesn't lose out to the ease of streaming. If you've never owned a UHD bluray player and are a fan of cinema, do yourself a favor and pick one of these up. You won't be disappointed.
Pros: Amazing colors, sound, speed, options
Cons: None that I've found
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Paul W from Waxhaw, NC on 6/15/2021
Superior Audio and Video when using both HDMI outputs.
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An awesome unit !
Crutchfield customer from Menasha, WI on 6/10/2021
I spent alot of time researching this product before finalizing the purchase and boy am I glad I bought it. The DP-UB820 is a fantastic buy, AT ANY PRICE!
Pros: great price, beautiful picture.
Cons: wish the remote was backlit.
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Impressive
Crutchfield customer from Fogelsville, PA on 6/10/2021
My new Panasonic Blu ray player is fantastic! The audio and video are sooo much better than my old one. The sound from my CDs is great and better than that from streaming, played through my Sonos Arc.
Pros: Great audio and video Easy to set up
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4k nice
Crutchfield customer from Suffern, NY on 6/2/2021
Very good so far As an older person the initial connection did not go smoothly so then tried to connect the player to an alternate 4k tv that went fine and then switched it back to the original OLED source without any further issues
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Great UHD 4K Player
Crutchfield customer from Winston Salem, NC on 5/30/2021
Bought this player after extensive investigation and study. Most of my system is Sony, so first looked at the Sony UHD players, hoping that they would work well with other Sony items. However, the big draw back to the Sony players is you have to manually set HDR each time and this Panasonic switches automagically to the proper HDR (HRD+, HDR10, etc.). It up scales fantastically, overall a great player. I really was tempted by the Panasonic 9000 player, build quality, just screams sturdy. However couldn't bring myself to fork over $1000 for a Bluray player and the parts that matter (what's inside) are almost the same between the 820 and the 9000. Very happy with the purchase
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Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 5/30/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 5/26/2021
I bought this to play 4K and BluRay discs which it does quite well. If the disc has Dolby Vision then it looks super! Paired with AudioQuest Cinnamon HDMI cable also from Crutchfield takes it up a notch. I don't think I could have done any better.
Pros: Outstanding picture quality with 4K and Dolby Vision discs.
Cons: Web services section (youtube etc.) is clunky. But I don't use it, I have other devices for that.
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Blu-ray without compromise
Crutchfield customer from Plano, TX on 5/12/2021
After much research and reading the reviews on Crutchfield I opted to go with the Panasonic DP-UB820. Great features and movies come to life! Last component in the new home theatre. Very happy.
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Crutchfield customer from Novi, MI on 5/8/2021
I got this player to combine my DVD/BD and CD players in one device. In particular, I wanted something that sounded great with CD audio and this delivers. I'm very happy with the sound quality. It's great for video too but there are lots of other reviews that cover video here so I'll skip that. I have two small complaints with CD playback. First, doesn't display the CD track text and second, it doesn't play the audio when fast forwarding a CD. It mutes the audio which makes it harder to easily stop at the right spot. Both are minor but still annoying. Overall it delivers with excellent sound quality - just wish it had a few more small features.
Pros: Excellent sound with CDs
Cons: No CD track text capability, Mutes audio when fast forwarding a CD (hard to stop at the right spot)
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Slick
Crutchfield customer from Marysville, CA on 5/6/2021
Very happy with purchase. Works well. Great picture quality. Forgot it can be set to my OLED tv. That will be done soon. Operation is smooth and seamless. Very happy.
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Crutchfield customer from Monroe Township, NJ on 5/6/2021
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Good player overall
Crutchfield customer from N Ridgeville, OH on 5/4/2021
This Panasonic DP-UB820 replaces my Oppo BD-103, since I just picked up a LG OLEDCX 55" television and wanted to play UHD discs. Without a doubt, the Oppo was a higher quality unit in terms of construction. The Panasonic is thinner, lighter and just feels cheap. I do like the front panel display, but a detachable power cord would have made it easier to install/remove from my audio cabinet. Fortunately the picture looks great. I'm still in the process of calibrating my TV, but my UHD HDR discs look awesomely clear and colorful with just basic settings. I do wish there was a way to see whether a UHD disc contained HDR10 or Dolby Vision metadata. The status menu shows me lots of info, but not the technology I'm watching. The "settings" menu could also use some work. The setting for specifying the TV is a OLED model was hard to find. The Pandora app background display is light gray and too bright. A dark mode or background color selection would be nice.
Pros: Great picture Front panel display 4K YouTube app
Cons: Fixed power cord Rear USB port Lacking settings
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Crutchfield customer from New London, WI on 5/3/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Mountain Home, AR on 4/29/2021
LOVE IT. First test was the 4K Earth blu-ray. SPECTACULAR on my 65" Vizio (sorry Crutchfield) I'm into concert DVD's & blu-ray's. Nice upconversion on them & great audio. Nice sale price & FAST delivery from Crutchfield. 4K happy in Arkansas
Pros: Performance / Sale Price / set up. Professional Crutchfield advice
Cons: No included Panasonic operation manual.
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Great player
Crutchfield customer from Putney, VT on 4/29/2021
I researched comparable products quite a lot before choosing this model. The conversation at the end with a Crutchfield person helped answer any additional questions. I love this device - recommend it.
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Happy Camper
Crutchfield customer from Perry, GA on 4/27/2021
Have had this player a couple of weeks now and could not be happier with my purchase. Massive upgrade over my old Sony 700. 4K playback is breath taking on this thing, both video and audio. NO annoying skips, freezes or audio dropouts. That really plagued my former player. As impressive as the 4K output is, I'm possibly even more impressed with the upscaling capabilities of this player. 1080p playback has left my jaw on the floor at times while watching discs I've viewed several times previously (Gladiator for example). If you are in the market do NOT hesitate to own this player. Thanks to Gage in Tech support for helping out with a couple of setup questions. Crutchfield is the best.
Pros: Great video and audio playback from ALL sources.
Cons: Remote is cumbersome.
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Best 4K player
Crutchfield customer from Mesa, AZ on 4/25/2021
Great 4K DVD player. It does it all ... just name it.
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Crutchfield customer from Medina, OH on 4/21/2021
I purchased this panasonic 4k player on sale so i saved 100.00 dollars but the build quality could be better for the price i paid, the case is all plastic i would have expected the case to be metal for that price the less expensive DP-ub420 has a metal case for half the price, which make it feel a lot more solid build, i purchased both of them and like them both but the420 feels more solidly built.
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Crutchfield customer from Muskegon, MI on 4/20/2021
I like that it has two HDMI jacks one for video one for audio that way your amp don't need to be 4k .
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Crutchfield customer from Felton,Ca on 4/13/2021
I have mixed feelings on the Panasonic DP-UB820. Let me begin by saying when the player is working well the picture quality is fabulous. After I received the player I only played brand new out of the box 4K movies for the first 3 weeks. I played about 20 movies and 3 of them froze on me. This tells me the problem is with the Panasonic and not the disc itself. This is a major problem. After 3 weeks I started playing Blu-Ray discs from Netflix and the upscaling quality was very good. The remote is marginal at best, but it does the job. All in all I would say this is a high quality item that will most likely give you a fair amount of disc freezing.
Pros: Very nice picture quality.
Cons: Has disc freezing problems.
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Crutchfield customer from Canyon Country, CA on 4/13/2021
Picture quality and sound, especially (Dolby Atmos) are superb.
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Best value in 4K players, buy for video and surround sound quality
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, IL on 4/8/2021
This is a fantastic 4k player. I settled on this mostly because it has the same picture quality as the high-end model but at less than half the cost. For playing 4k discs it has the same sound quality as the high end model as well. The main difference between this and the top of the line is that this model is missing some output connections, primarily for analog listening. I personally didn't need those, but if you do the step up is for you. The case is also plastic rather than aluminum, so it doesn't look as high end. Again, though, on sale it's less than half the cost. Regardless, it has an HDR optimizer which works absolutely amazingly. I also like that it does it automatically and well--you don't have to keep adjusting settings with each disc. It also has all current available forms/versions of HDR, which not all do. Outside of one single random shut down it has worked flawlessly, the remote is pretty good, the display is relatively small but easy to read. The main draw, again, is the picture quality and it delivers. The audio output for 4k discs is also excellent. If you are using a sound bar or TV speakers this won't matter, but if you have a surround sound system this is a big draw. I cannot emphasize this enough--the video and audio are both noticeably superior to the same content when streamed. I would highly recommend this player.
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Crutchfield customer from Beverly Hills, FL on 4/5/2021
the best picture and ease of use, I was undecided about this player but now I am very happy.
Pros: ease of use
Cons: none
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Excellent
Crutchfield customer from Dartmouth, MA on 3/31/2021
Excellent picture excellent sound I've only used it for one movie disc and Netflix so far
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The best option out there right now
Crutchfield customer from Bridgewater, MA on 3/27/2021
Supports both DV and HDR10+ and automatically switches formats on/off depending on the content and downstream support.
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Crutchfield customer from Hollywood, FL on 3/27/2021
Great player. Has all the bells and whistles. Really makes 4k HDR and Dolby Vision come alive. The sound output is perfect for those using Atmos receiver also.
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Crutchfield customer from Lithia, FL on 3/25/2021
Sound and video excellent Menus and overall interface was an afterthought
Pros: Sound quality brought my CDs back to life. Audio is open and vibrant Video is very good
Cons: Interface and menus were an afterthought
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Good When it Works - But it Does not Always Work
Crutchfield customer from Portland, OR on 3/21/2021
I purchased this 4K DVD player based on Crutchfield's online video review. I had previously purchased the Panasonic UB-9000 for my Home Theater system but wanted a 4K player for another TV without investing $1,000. This player works great until it doesn't. I have tried 4K Blu-ray DVDs as well as regular Blu-ray DVDs and the player will occasionally stop transmitting picture and sound. It acts like the player has run out of buffer and cannot process data until the buffer clears. I don't know if that can happen with a DVD player but that is how it acts. It is very frustrating. I haven't noticed this being a problem on the UB-9000 but I will make sure to pay special attention the next time I spin up a 4K DVD in that player.
Pros: Great Picture
Cons: Goes Blank During Playback
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Great Value and High Quality Blu Ray Player
Crutchfield customer from Bay City, MI on 3/20/2021
What a great Blu Ray Player. Picture is fantastic, It actually beats my Oppo player and seems to even sound better with the Panasonic player. Great quality all around and received it just couple days after ordering.
Pros: Can't beat the Performance, Picture clarity, colors, sharpness and improved sound over other players.
Cons: Could have super audio and DVD audio capability to make it a perfect blu ray player.
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It's Ok
Norman from GILLETTE, WY on 3/17/2021
Nice player, hold on to your Roku though , the streaming apps that come with this are limited. Not sure this was a worthy upgrade over the 250.00 Sony I had.
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Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 3/15/2021
Beautiful results and simple to use! I have a ps5 that I compared against, and I'm happy I decided to get a dedicated player. Dolby Vision looks fantastic and the auto tone mapping on HDR 10 is ??
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Pretty disappointed
Robert from Alpine on 3/9/2021
Have had the player for several months now. Overall, pretty disappointed. The USB connection cannot recognize any type of file, whether picture, audio or video. It sees the drive, but says the drive is empty. Doesn't matter what type of drive or how it's formatted, doesn't matter what type of file. This is the second unit I got from Crutchfield, I returned the first one thinking it was defective. When the player is working, the picture and sound quality are outstanding. However, it has problems with about 50% of the 4k discs I watch. The picture goes to black for about 2-10 seconds multiple times. Watching 'V For Vendetta' the other night, this happened at least a dozen times. Very frustrating. One good trick I learned is that the player is extremely sensitive to fingerprints on the silver side of the disc. If you don't keep the disc completely polished, with the smallest fingerprint the player will skip sections or reject the disc as unreadable. Not sure if this is applicable to this particular player or all 4k players.
Pros: When it works, the picture and sound are outstanding.
Cons: USB connections don't work and the picture drops out to black fairly regularly.
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Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 3/8/2021
Awesome player, the tech's got it right with suggesting this one, amazing picture and sound
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4K Blue-Ray upgrade with convenient features for music streaming
Gerard from Berkeley, CA on 3/5/2021
Previous Blue-ray was HD, and failed. This is a good value for my new 4K Sony Bravia TV. It also allows me to add music streaming with the Pandora App while using my vintage Onkyo Integra analog amp. HDMI out connections will also let me use it with the Denon DRA-800H I am planning to finish my round of updates with.
Pros: A great value for me while it was on sale.
Cons: Could support more streaming Apps, such as Sirius XM
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Crutchfield customer from Viola, ID on 2/21/2021
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James from Cocoa, FL on 2/20/2021
The Panasonic DP-UB820 is best 4K blu-ray player I have ever had. It is the perfect player for my Sony XBR-55X950H TV. The picture is amazing with the Dolby Vision.
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Amazing
Crutchfield customer from Utica, NY on 2/20/2021
I had a top of the line samsung 3d blue ray player for a while now . I finaly upgraded to this player and I'm so happy I did . The picture is so much clearer and awsome . If your debating about buying it , just do it . You will love it ?
Pros: Makes me so happy
Cons: I waited to long to get it
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Crutchfield customer from Reno, NV on 2/19/2021
Now that I've had more than ample time. I can give an opinion about said product. For the money spent, it's a superlative piece of equipment. Yes, I too wish it had more metal, like it's higher ranking sibling. But, for me if my choice is aesthetics, or performance, I'll choose performance every time! Simply put, if your a video fan with a great tv or projector. Don't hesitate to pick this thing up! I luckier than most. I'm able to pair this with the Panny JZ2000 OLED. A big thank you to my brother!
Pros: Sleek look. Strong performance.
Cons: None really.
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Excellent, with one disappointment
Crutchfield customer from Barnesville, GA on 2/16/2021
I was tempted to rate it 4 stars because an important thing to me did not work. I have 5.1 channel input on my receiver, so I was looking forward to using six of the player's 7.1 channel output. But the channel for a sub-woofer does not work. Even the test program just skips the sub-woofer, but doesn't skip the last two channels of the 7.1 player. Nevertheless, my audio results would be better using 2 channels and letting the receiver create the 5.1 sound. Otherwise, the player is excellent and I'm very pleased with its quality.
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Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 2/15/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 2/13/2021
I love the way i can connect the Panasonic Blue ray to my stereo amp with the 7.1 capability.
Pros: Easy set up. Streaming movie sounds through my amp.
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Solid contender !
Crutchfield customer from Bokeelia, FL on 2/8/2021
Having to replace a Blu-ray player had me on the search for a high quality replacement . I own an Oppo, and love it, it is very well built and an excellent performer all around, especially audio. But I was not looking for anything for CD playback, strictly DVDs for this application. I considered the Panasonic DP-UB9000 as this was closest to the Oppo, but really did not need to spend that much only for movies, as I already had a nice CD player in this system. I decided on the DP-UB820 model. This player was a simple hook up, power and HDMI into the TV. Within a few minutes I was onscreen, and doing a firmware update, which took about 5 minutes. Popped in a DVD regular, and a Blu-ray to check , and yes the picture was extremely good from the start. Sound seemed fine running through the TV optical output to my preamp. Again, i did not hook up the RCA out puts and check the sound there, i did not have that need. I did play a CD and it sounded fine, and some differences are so minor, it was not apparent if there were many for this short test. I liked the remote, and the user interface. The web capabilities are a bit sluggish compared to the FireTv , but are nice if this is all you have. Build quality is definitely budget, and the two top mounted buttons are unsatisfying to use. Maybe I just have to get used to them. The front panel that flips down seems unnecessary , I just keep it down for ease of use. Movie performance is great and I recommend this unit .
Pros: easy to setup, solid visual performance, fine audio, web extras, nice remote
Cons: cheaper plastic feel overall, front panel drop down
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Great picture and features, but finicky reading disks
Crutchfield customer from Clinton Twp, MI on 2/7/2021
I picked this because it seemed like the best, most dependable model available at a reasonable price. It had problems reading the first disk I tested (The Last Jedi). Same scene locks up and skips every time no matter what setting I use. Since it happens in the same place no matter what settings I use, i assume it is because the disk is marred in some way, but my Sony X800-M2 reads it no problem. Hopefully this is a one off issue and it doesn't have trouble with other disks.
Pros: Great features, like Dolby Vision
Cons: Had trouble reading the first 4K disk I tried
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Excellent video performance
Crutchfield customer from Shorewood, IL on 2/6/2021
Delivered in 2 days as promised. My Samsung QLED TV doesnt support Dolby Vision, so was looking for a 4k player with HDR10+. The Panasonic has HDR10+ as well as Dolby Vision so it covers both formats. I also liked the HDR optimizer feature that is specific to the TV type. Video looks great.
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Crutchfield customer from Loves Park, IL on 2/6/2021
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Worth the cost!
Crutchfield customer from Nashville, TN on 2/5/2021
Fantastic machine and worth the cost. I was concerned when I initially ordered this that I wouldn't see any discernible difference in performance, but I was wrong. 4K movies look absolutely incredible on this player. Streaming services are limited, but that wasn't my purpose in buying this player. Definitely recommend.
Pros: Fast Startup Great Picture Easy to Use
Cons: Limited streaming options
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easy to operate
CORY from Philadelphia, PA on 2/2/2021
nice player... easiest quick start ever... plug it in, load DVD, and push start.
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Great visual and sound improvement
Crutchfield customer from Troy, MI on 2/2/2021
I bought this to replace a Sony X800 (Non Dolby Vision). The upgrade in HDR is noticeable with the HDR settings to match the display type. With my new LG 77" OLED HDR looked great with the Sony X800, but the same disc on the DP-U820 took it up a level with better contrast thanks to the HDR Settings. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound better. I didn't think that would be possible as the bit stream is going to the same processor, but there is a minor, but noticeable difference in sound quality. The sound feels more full and clean. In particular several key scenes in the Fifth Element sound more natural.
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Crutchfield customer from Bullhead City, AZ on 1/31/2021
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great hd bluray player
Crutchfield customer from Cherry Valley, IL on 1/24/2021
I have an Anthem AVM 30 processor and this Bluray player allows me to continue to use my processer. Panasonic DPUB 820 has every picture and sound adjustment you could want to optimize your picture and sound quality. I love that it has HDR tone mapping which optimizes picture quality for the display you are using. I have a 4K laser projector and its looks breathtaking with this player.
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No CD information displayed
Crutchfield customer from Trenton, IL on 1/22/2021
I'm sure I'm in the minority, in that ~80% of disks I insert in my Blu-ray player are music CDs; occasionally i'll actually watch a DVD or BD. So the player's CD functionality is very important to me, to include displaying track information, specifically, the song title, the artist name, and the album title. This DP-UB820 displays NONE of that information. And the screen saver is weak too; it should display the song info, duh! But apparently, this very expensive unit can't read the CD information. That's lame.
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Another excellent Panasonic product
Crutchfield customer from Massillon, OH on 1/10/2021
Excellent picture quality and very easy to set-up. The picture detail and color is great. I have owned Panasonic products for decades and have never been disappointed. Always felt they delivered great performance at a very fair price and this player continues the tradition.
Pros: Great video and audio quality
Cons: None
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James from Waterbury Ct on 1/10/2021
This is a great addition to my home theater. Great video processing, with many adjustments that can be made (if needed). It pairs up well with my Yamaha RX-A780 AVR, and the Sony x900h TV my kids got me for Christmas.
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Crutchfield customer from Baltimore, MD on 1/10/2021
Stunning picture and awesome sound! Built well and easy to use!
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I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT BUY THIS DISK PLAYER
Christopher from CYPRESS, TX on 1/8/2021
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT BUY THIS DISK PLAYER. First, I'll give credit where it's due: the picture and sound quality of this disk player are excellent. However, it doesn't play SACD or DVD-audio disks, which sucks. What really drives me crazy, however, is that it turns itself off automatically after it has sit idle for 15 minutes or so, and then, unlike just about any other disk player that I've ever owned, it won't resume the movie where I left off; you have to go to the main menu, select the closest scene, and fast forward/rewind to where you were. I simply cannot overstate how much I hate that. Even if you stop the disk or turn off the player intentionally you can't simply resume BluRay disks. And I've searched the settings nearly a dozen times and I can't find how to turn off the auto-shutdown. Jesus did I ever love my Oppo BDP-95 3D BluRay player and wish that I had bought an Oppo UDP-203 4K disk player before Oppo left the market (why the devil did they do that?).
Pros: Good picture and sound quality.
Cons: The player shuts itself off automatically after sitting idle a short while and won't automatically resume BluRay disks - you have to go to the main menu, select the nearest scene, and fast forward/rewind to where you were. After searching the settings nearly a dozen times I can't find a way to change this. What the devil was Panasonic thinking?
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Makes My Wholes System Better
Crutchfield customer from ZIONSVILLE, IN on 1/7/2021
(system: NAD T758 AVR, Paradigm Studio Monitor Reference Speakers for all but the rear surround, Mitsubishi 72" DLP TV) The improvement of both audio and video over the two year old $100 Samsung this DP-UB820 replaced is complete and comprehensive. The definition, clarity, soundstage and image of the sound for both movie soundtracks and CD's easily earns it's way into the level of audiophile quality. The improvement to video quality of the Blue Ray disc into my old non-4K DLP MItsubishi rear projector TV is visually mesmerizing. I put in the Last Jedi just to quickly see the difference and ended up watching the entire episode because I was amazed by the quality of the whole experience. I think my favorite feature of this BR player is the separate HDMI outputs for sound and video. Now I don't have to spend the $500 to upgrade my 4 year old NAD to 4K switching because I can run the HDMI directly to the TV (when the new TV arrives). And although I can't prove it empirically, the audio from the dedicated HDMI into the AVR seems to be a step above what the digital optical cable provides. (if nothing else I now have a peace of mind while watching and listening that the alternative input might be better.) Finally, the UB820 just made everything else in my system better. And the next system upgrade won't be from a sense that something is missing- but from wondering and seeing just how good it could get.
Pros: > sound stage, image and clarity >video quality is out of this world >separate HDMI outputs for audio and Video add great flexibility for setup > build quality
Cons: > remote (but what remote control is every a plus :-) )
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james from IRONDALE, AL on 1/5/2021
Made for people who really care about their home theatre setup. Great addition!! Very noticeable improvment!!
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Great player
Crutchfield customer from Huxley, IA on 1/4/2021
Great player, only wish the display was a little brighter
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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, GA on 1/3/2021
Excellent blu-ray/4k player the best out there right now since Oppo left the game.
Pros: so many options and the ability to set according to the Television you have [LCD/OLED ect]
Cons: nothing so far.
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Build up for the big let down
Crutchfield customer from Sterling, VA on 1/3/2021
I needed a second machine for upstairs computer office. Well if you are just going to play BD and 4K discs its fine. But it won't play M2ts files audio through the rear USB input. It will play the video but that's it. Even when I split the audio output from the video, no go. I put a lot of back up movies on a hard drive so I wouldn't have to sift through Discs. Won't work. A lot of money for limited capability. My OPPO 203 plays them all. I can play the files through my PC and my OLED TV will upscale them. Considering returning the 820. Save your money and get something else for half the price.
Pros: clarity and upscaling
Cons: limited play through USB input. cumbersome menus and remote. poor explanations as to what the different settings do. A real pain in the butt.
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Crutchfield customer from Lone Tree, CO on 1/2/2021
Is lacking Fandango app and others for streaming but that is listed in the description and there is no option to download them to add. Pic and sound as excellent as expected and it works well with my whole house control system.
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Crutchfield customer from Ivins, UT on 1/2/2021
After reviewing many players for my system, the Panasonic came out on top. Paired with a Denon AVR and Samsung 4K TV the video and sound output is absolutely amazing. As an intro to 4K video, suggest playing "Aladdin" as you will truly see what you have been missing!
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Best option in a limited marketplace
Crutchfield customer from Newport News, VA on 1/1/2021
Plays discs better than any other player I've tested!
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Crutchfield customer from Canandaigua, NY on 1/1/2021
It is a great DVD player. I have a older Rotel 1067 AV. Receiver no HDMI and this has RCA INTERCONNECTS.
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Disappointed
Crutchfield customer from Queen Creek, AZ on 12/31/2020
I bought this to replace my Samsung J7500. After reading the reviews I thought this would be a big upgrade. After hooking up and programming I was ready for the big reveal. The Samsung streams and upgrades as good and based on the old you tube stuff I watch in some cases better. I'm not saying this isn't a fine unit, but I don't think it's much better than what I already have
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A $500 Value DVD Player?
Crutchfield customer from Bellevue, WA on 12/30/2020
Panasonic is a very underrated company. Most people would place it a notch below Sony or LG, but when you step back and look at the products, you see a different story. Panasonic was one of the last holdouts for plasma TVs. They were incredible. I had 2 of them in very bright daylight rooms and they were more than able to keep up with the ambient light. In our kitchen/family room, their superior off-axis performance made them usable where an LCD would have been useless. They made the best cordless phones. And any DJ will tell you the Technics SL-1200 pretty much owns the disco vinyl scene. High end audiophiles fall silent at the mention of the Technics SP10. First available 50 years ago, in its latest version the SP-10 R for $11,000 you get a vinyl spinner. No base, no dustcover, no arm, and no cartridge. Just a record spinner that is considered one of the finest in the world. What does that have to do with their DVD players? Bona Fides. These folks have tech chops. Serious tech chops. And while the DP-UB820 isn't their flagship (the $999 DP UB9000 is), it is the value offering, the least expensive player today that plays - automatically in most cases - the latest 4k DVD with Atmos, Dolby Vision HDR 10+ and any other acronyms for video, this player plays them all for $500. While streaming is likely the future, 4K HDR 10+ or Dolby Vision DVDs are the state-of-the- art today. Will this be the last DVD player I buy - or need? There is a good likelihood of
Pros: Plays every known combination of resolutions and audio encoding, and plays them well.
Cons: It costs $500.
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This Panny delivers
Pierre from LAWRENCEVILLE, GA on 12/27/2020
I've had the Panny for 2 weeks. I am consider myself a video and audio enthusiast. I've tried out all the current 4k players on the market and took back everyone for one reason or another. THIS one is for keeps! I am not a music consular, so I didn't purchase it to have those features available to me. As far as video and audio quality it is in my opinion the best midrange player on the marked today. It supports alll the major video codec(Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+). It also has a killer feature that seperates it from all the rest(tone mapping). Meaning that if your tvs brightness is not able to get the picture as bright as you like it has an HDR optimizer that allows you to make the necessary adjustments to your liking. The Oppo 203 was a great device but the HCX chrome processor delivers much better picture and that is saying something. So, if you happen to have 423 dollars laying around and burning a whole in your pocket(or purse), the go ahead and take the leap. It will be well rewarded.
Pros: Picture Quality, HDR optimizer, Dolby Vision,HDR10, HDR10+, Tone Mapping, Counter on front display, USB support on front and back.
Cons: Build Quality, Remote
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One of the best mid range 4k players
Crutchfield customer from Ballwin, MO on 12/27/2020
We have only had this 4k player for just a few weeks but so far this player provides amazing video quality on our LG old TV. Have only watched a few 4k UHD movies so far but WOW. Have tried connecting it through a 4k receiver as well as connecting it directly to the TV. Having it connected to the TV i feel works best for me. As soon as I turn on the 4k player my TV switches to the hdmi plug and is ready to go. Picture and sound are spot on.
Pros: Picture quality Sound Remote Ease of use Upscale
Cons: None
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Great easy to use UHD Blue Ray player.
Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 12/27/2020
Great easy to use UHD Blue Ray player. No issues with unit connected to Denon X6500 and displayed on Sony A9G. Have played DVD, BluRay and UHD BluRays. Looks great. Wish the remote was backlit!
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Really Great Item, Nice Upgrade
Crutchfield customer from Mount Joy, PA on 12/26/2020
This replaced a little older, non-4K Samsung Blu-Ray player and my immediate reaction was to a much higher quality audio experience. The picture quality is obviously higher, as well, but the audio improvement really jumped out to me. As other reviewers have said, the auto shut-off timer is a little short, but that is only a small quirk to me. I also like the full width, flip down face, but that is a purely aesthetic feature, along with the full size width, again, purely aesthetic. Overall, very happy with the purchase.
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Almost sent back...
Crutchfield customer from Timnath, CO on 12/26/2020
The HDR and color on my LG OLED65C9 is better than my Oppo UDP-203 once Display type set for OLED. More details in dark (and bright) scenes on 4K UHD "The Rise of Skywalker". I was loving it until... I think it was Scene 23 (Revelation) that almost had me send the unit back. Bottom of screen showed pixelated bar (~1/10 of screen height) of white, red, blue pixels and started "stuttering" on frames. Ran to my Oppo, where same chapter played without issue. Purchased new "8K" HDMI cable and noticed a slight haze on the disk (did I the ol ' wipe on shirt trick) and between the combo, the Pany played w/o further issue. So far so good... I would have to say the Pany DP-UB820 is more sensitive to disk condition which might be aided by a firmware update - a lot of complaints online about lack of current firmware release in the US (over a year old). Have not tried 4K HDR movie 1917 yet, which is reported to have issues for several owners on various forums.
Pros: Depending upon Disk & Display combo, better HDR details than Oppo UDP-203. Price - yes really. I'm not going to spend more than $500 to keep a disk player on current gen best disk features and this was on sale.
Cons: Disk condition sensitive (?) - less "margin" than other players in my testing.
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Great sound and picture!
Crutchfield customer from Puyallup, WA on 12/26/2020
Outstanding picture and sound quality, even when playing non-4k content! Very impressive sound when playing CDs as well. Unit loads quickly and is very quiet. Very happy with this purchase!
Pros: Excellent picture and sound quality.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Blythewood, SC on 12/24/2020
Great picture and does not freeze up! The two Sony's I purchased first both froze up and were returned. This unit cost more but it works and the picture is better.
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Jason from DOTHAN, AL on 12/23/2020
this is a great product for the money, the picture quality is fantastic, the decoding of sound is superb and though I have only had it for a short while, I love this panasonic 4k blu-ray. the organization of the apps that can be accessed could be organized better(I like the Sony's app layout better), but everything can still be found. I recommend this product to anyone who wants to have a great looking picture, but needs it on a better and more affordable budget.
Pros: picture quality, sound decoding
Cons: app layout
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Morristown, NJ on 12/23/2020
Easy setup, very nice picture. Paired to an older Marantz 6005 for audio--audio seems at least as good to an older OPPO 105 over HDMI. Haven't really done any tweaking yet. Remote could be better designed--lack of backlight particularly annoying
Pros: Audio, Videa
Cons: Remote could be better
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Crutchfield customer from San Juan, PR on 12/21/2020
best sound and colors I ever see on a dvd player
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Amazing!
Crutchfield customer from San Juan, PR on 12/21/2020
Just great visuals and audio. Different outs for each and easy to use. The one drawback is they should have more apps on their appstore for streaming content. I'm happy with everything else!
Pros: Visual and audio quality.
Cons: The build feels a bit too plastic, no enough metal. App store is thin on streaming apps.
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100% Worth It
Crutchfield customer from Ventura, CA on 12/20/2020
Went from using and XBox as my 4k player to this. Noticeably better. 4K by itself looks better. And the extra step to DB gives it more pop. There was really only 1 disc on the XBox that I felt was taking advantage of 10+ and looked amazing. So far, this player has made every HDR, 10+, and DB disc "pop." For me, definitely worth it.
Pros: Picture Quality HDR HDR 10+ Dolby Vision 4K Upscaling
Cons: Some plastic
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Crutchfield customer from Kalamazoo, MI on 12/19/2020
So far I am very pleased with this player. Nice features and easy to use.
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Great 4K visual & audio!
Crutchfield customer from Selden, NY on 12/19/2020
I played a Blu Ray version of "DC Comic's, The Justice League". It was a Blu Ray and not 4K, but the Panasonic DP-U820, upscale the disc and without Sony A9G 4K 65", we had our socks blown off at the sharpness and also improved the audio portion as well. A great product! Highly recommend it.
Pros: None so far!
Cons: On line apps provided aren't enough!
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Worth it
Crutchfield customer from Gig Harbor, WA on 12/18/2020
I've been watching this 4k/UHDplayer for a while, didn't really make sense replacing the two other models I have but the Black Friday special made me bite and bring one of these home. Previously, I had the Samsung UBD-K8500, which was a solid entry level player. We wanted something better so we got the Sony UBP-X800. Unfortunately, running the Sony in our Denon S720 receiver and Samsung 65" KS9800 ran into several problems and glitches. Here was the time to sample the Panasonic, I'm glad I did. The picture is phenominal, the remote isn't great but it works, we dont' plan to use the integrated apps so that won't be an issue either. The sound was great we have 7.1, no Atmos yet but watching Rise of Skywalker in 4k and GOT in 4k was awesome. I've only had this for less than a month will have to see how this player holds up over time as for now we are very satisfied.
Pros: Great picture and Sound
Cons: Little wide for my cabinet Remote is wide would like it slimmer
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Best affordable high end blue ray player
Crutchfield customer from Palmer, MA on 12/17/2020
Simple setup,excellent sound and picture - perfect match for my new Samsung 8k qled tv
Pros: Great value
Cons: None
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A strong buy
Crutchfield customer from Lewiston, NY on 12/17/2020
I am no audio or videophile, but I the quality well exceeds the price . A strong buy
Pros: Great price
Cons: None
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Jonathan from HUNTERSVILLE, NC on 12/15/2020
Picked the Panasonic DP-UB820 after reading reviews and comparing to other 4K Blu-ray players. It has a wonderful picture with both 4K and regular Blu-ray discs and I couldn't believe how good my old DVDs looked - the upscaling is amazing!
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Stunning!
Crutchfield customer from Warsaw, IN on 12/15/2020
The set-up couldn't have been easier. Superb playback & upscaling. I'm glad I bought it before it sold out! The Crutchfield experts are spot on in their endorsement of this unit.
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Crutchfield customer from Wooster, OH on 12/15/2020
Solid unit with more features than I'll ever use. Crutchfield as always, top notch service. Eli in tech support assisted me with the two channel connection adjustment.
Pros: Several options for connecting. Allows me to connect to my two channel preamp as well for future use. Menu easy to follow. Great picture and sound.
Cons: None yet.
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GREAT DVD UB820
Crutchfield customer from Yucca Valley, CA on 12/15/2020
Nice crisp picture. The 3 D is outstanding! Love this product
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Crutchfield customer from Knoxville, TN on 12/14/2020
Does not read CD-R disc very well. It's a good thing I still have my OPPO.
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Home Theater MUST
Crutchfield customer from Hayward, CA on 12/14/2020
If you are a movie lover like me this is a MUST! You can't compare the level of control you have on the picture modes vs. a gaming console for Ultra HD Blu-rays. I have a dedicated theater room and I love that you can bypass the AV Receiver for image and feed the projector directly. I have definitely noticed the image quality improve.
Pros: HDR Image control Quick Ultra HD Blu-ray reproduction Separate Video and Audio HDMI's
Cons: Is an expensive player (almost the price of a new PS5) Limited casting options (YouTube)
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Crutchfield customer from Bend, OR on 12/14/2020
I haven't had a chance to use the equipment much yet, but have played a 4k UHD bluray, standard HD bluray, and a DVD on it. Video quality on each was excellent, as expected, with nice upscaling of each level. I run the audio via HDMI bitstream to my AVR for sound processing. The unit supports all sound modes well. Only drawback (hence only 4 stars), and I knew this when I bought it, is the unit won't play my Audio DVD's like the Oppo it replaced. The unit is very easy to setup, and so far I've had no issues with playback or configuration. Overall, a nice unit for the money.
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Crutchfield customer from Amsterdam, NY on 12/13/2020
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impressed!
Crutchfield customer from Camuy, PR on 12/13/2020
magnificent machine! easy to configure and the best, incredible colors and a sound not expected in a blueray. it costs every penny of its cost and nothing to envy an oppo!
Pros: incredible colors and details. the sound sent to the onkyo is excellent.
Cons: I have not been able to add more apps. it's still a giant blueray!
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Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 12/13/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Plano, TX on 12/13/2020
Excellent upscaling on BluRay and regular DVD discs.
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Crutchfield customer from Trappe, MD on 12/13/2020
Excellent device, as advertised in all respects. When faced with choices during installation, the 820 literally explained each of my options. Watch a 4k blu ray DVD. It only takes one.
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Crutchfield customer from Halstad, MN on 12/12/2020
I purchased 3 of these. 2 are used very little but the one that has been used the most, freezes up and you have to unplug it for it to do any function, open, close or resume playing. Running netflix and blueray/dvds.
Pros: Good picture, good price point (on sale)
Cons: Freezes up after a few months use. have to unplug it for it to function again
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Crutchfield customer from Wayne, PA on 12/12/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Meridian, ID on 12/11/2020
Skips some flac files other players have no problem with. Turns itself off after a few minutes on pause so I have to go back and find the song I was last listening to. Would not buy again.
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Crutchfield customer from Muskegon, MI on 12/11/2020
Easy to setup beautiful picture on our 1080p
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Crutchfield customer from Flagstaff, AZ on 12/11/2020
This is a great 4k blu-ray player. I was originally going to go with a cheaper model, but I'm glad I stepped up to this one. It's easy to use and produces a fantastic picture whether you are playing a 4k blu-ray, a regular blu-ray, or a DVD disc. The design is nice and it feels high quality. I expect it to last quite a while. In short, if you are thinking about stepping up from a cheaper 4k player I would highly recommend this one.
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Upscale is a winner
Crutchfield customer from Charleston, IL on 12/11/2020
This was my year to upgrade from old Sony Bravia to new LG OLED and since my last Sony Blu-Ray Player warranty replacement has died (that makes 3, thanks Sony :P )... what better time to try the Panasonic UB820. Ease of setup, and operation. Am blown away by the standard Blu-Ray upscale. Love the Panasonic so far... great way to end 2020!
Pros: caught it on Crutchfield sale ! Excellent deal
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upconversion of dvd is great
Crutchfield customer from Greenville, NC on 12/10/2020
Great player.....the upconversion for a dvd is outstanding
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Crutchfield customer from Anderson, IN on 12/9/2020
So far, easy to set up and use. Waiting for some 4k blueray's to arrive in the mail. Then we'll see. Anyway, I like the player.
Pros: Great price!
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Crutchfield customer from Shrewsbury, PA on 12/8/2020
picture is great, there hasn't been any problems.
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layer is nothing short of amazing. lots of possibilities in the settiw
Crutchfield customer from Brownfield, TX on 12/8/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Boise, ID on 12/7/2020
I've had this player for only two weeks now, so I can't attest to it's reliability, but the picture is the best I've ever had with my home theater set-up. I previously had a Sony 4K player, which I thought was pretty good, but it can't compare with the Panasonic. I also notice that the sound is clearer and cleaner with the Panasonic. So far, I'm delighted with my purchase.
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820 is the way to go.
Crutchfield customer from Mishawaka, IN on 12/7/2020
Wonderful player at a wonderful price. The 820 replaced my LG ubk90 and Sony x800.
Pros: Sale price HCX chip benefits All major hdr formats supported 7.1 analog pre outs
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Crutchfield customer from Birmingham, AL on 12/7/2020
Great picture, great sound, and super price. Cant beat the combination.
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Crutchfield customer from Berkeley, CA on 12/6/2020
I bought the Panasonic dp-ub820 on sail and have been impressed with the picture quality. I would recommend this player. It has the best price to proformance. I also own the Oppo 203 . The Oppo has a better build quality but the picture performance is just as good.
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Nice Player.
Crutchfield customer from Dillon, MT on 12/6/2020
Nice player. Switches automatically between HDR10 and Dolby Vision and works well with my Sony 65A8H tv. I especially like the four HDR settings.
Pros: Auto switching between HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
Cons: Remote buttons could be laid out better, but not a big deal for me.
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Crutchfield customer from Cleveland, GA on 12/6/2020
A little noisier than many 4K players when reading discs, also slower startup. Played every title I've tried on it without any issues. Be sure to enable Dolby Vision output in the settings if your display supports it.
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Crutchfield customer from Nazareth, PA on 12/6/2020
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Richard from Orlando, FL on 12/6/2020
Initially purchased due to glowing reviews of blu-ray and 4k video quality, and also importantly, upscaling of DVD. In all of these aspects, the reviews are accurate! Could not be more happy with it. It's AMAZING. I have an older TV, need to upgrade. There is a delay in the audio coming back from the TV via optical cable to my stereo. I wish this player had more options for adjusting the audio timing. I hope perhaps an updated TV may help lip sync, but I am not sure. After 363 days of use, this player started to jam discs when ejecting. It doesn't happen all the time. I have to manually pull the half-open tray and the disc, which is sitting up out of the tray, by hand, manually. Fortunately, the upper and lower surfaces which the disc gets jammed against are smooth enough that this did not result in any damage to the discs. I purchased the Sony UBP-X800M2 from Crutchfield as a backup/replacement due to the disc jamming issue. That way I will be able to take the time needed to fix the Panasonic with zero downtime. I won't make the mistake again of buying from a retailer that doesn't offer support later! Buy from Crutchfield for that lifetime support, it's worth it. Support after the purchase is something you will really value when things don't go right. If buying this again: I'd go for the DP-UB9000, perhaps it's better quality, especially if the disc drive itself is different? Not sure.
Pros: Amazing picture and sound
Cons: Quality issue after 1 year with disc tray jamming discs when ejecting. Wish there were more audio lag adjustment settings, but not sure if it's just my older TV.
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Amazing player!
Crutchfield customer from Bradford, PA on 12/6/2020
I only use this player for discs only. I can not comment on the streaming apps, as I use my LG OLED TV for all my streaming services. I am a fan of physical media over streaming, though. And this player justifies that even more. This is hands down the best Blu-Ray player I have ever owned. I have played standard Blu-Ray and 4K UHD Blu-Ray discs, and it's simply fantastic. The up scaling on 1080p content is supburb, and the Dolby Vision 4K content looks stunning on my LG OLED! I switched to this player from an Xbox One X unit, and there is a difference between the Xbox and a dedicated player like this one. I picked this up on a black Friday deal, so it was well worth it to me. I have purchased TV shows on disc that we have access to on Netflix, and the quality difference is night and day. The discs with the up scaling on this player is so good, even the Mrs. noticed the difference and she is not tech savvy at all. I have several hours of use with this unit, and I have never had any freezing issues, skips, or stutters. I can not recommend this player enough!
Pros: Amazing playback quality for 4K UHD discs and 1080p up scaling is sharp!
Cons: Nothing that I can think of. Works great as a disc spinner.
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Joel from Norman, OK on 12/5/2020
Good picture and sound quality. Decently fast. There is one terrible feature about this player; It turns off automatically after 20 minutes on pause, and does not let you resume when you turn it back on. This is a total deal breaker for me. Sometimes I need to take a break, and 20 minutes is an unacceptable short amount of time to sit on pause before turning off. I have never seen this type of thing on any blu-ray player I've ever owned. Panasonic has really screwed up with this one.
Pros: Good performance.
Cons: Remote could be better. Almost unusable due to undefeatable auto-power off feature.
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Crutchfield customer from Reston, VA on 11/22/2020
Very nice unit. Great video quality and good price. Remote button layout is a bit funky, but works OK.
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Very Nice!
Crutchfield customer from Bonners Ferry, ID on 11/11/2020
I bought this to replace my Sony UBP X700 which was starting to drop both audio and video for random brief periods of time. I was just hoping for something more reliable, but was very pleased by significant difference in performance. The Panasonic's video is crisper / clearer, but even more impressive was the audio playback, which was significantly better than the Sony. I had become accustomed to having to use subtitles to be able to understand the speech in the movies we were playing. Without any other adjustments, I find speech much clearer / understandable and no longer need subtitles. Music, too, is significantly better with this unit - sharper / clearer, especially mid-range and upper frequencies. Based on my experience with these 2 players, the Panasonic is clearly better in my opinion.
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Crutchfield customer from Missoula, MT on 11/6/2020
It's replacing my old OPPO BD player... a tall order... but so far, so good!
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Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 10/26/2020
This was my second purchase of this unit. I liked the first one so much that I re-purchased it for another room in my house. Great player, worth the price.
Pros: Great picture, fast load, quality build.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 10/21/2020
I primarily bought this because of its great reviews for upscaling non-4k material. It seems to do a great job. The 4K movies that I've watched on it have also been great. As others have said not really much point buying this if you are really wanting it for the apps. Better to get a Roku or Chromecast or something like that for those kind of things. As long as you understand that upfront especially if you can get it on sale then I recommend it.
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Crutchfield customer from Deland, FL on 9/29/2020
I have a Panasonic DP-UB9000 as my primary Blu-Ray player. However I have multiple projectors in my media room so I was always needing to root around the back of my cabinet to move HDMI cables around. For the price of a high quality switch, I was able to buy the DP-UB820 and permanently connect it directly to one of my projectors and the DP-UB9000 to the other. As each have an audio only HDMI output I can connect them both to my receiver. I really like both players and at the current pricepoint for the DP-UB820, unless you are into analog audio and need the best D/A converters, these is no video reason to spend the extra money on the DP-UB9000. Picture quality appears to be identical. Similar menu formast with most of the adjustments you can make on the flagship model can be made on the lower priced one. The DP-UB820 remote is a little clunky and not as refined as the flagship remote but it is usable. Both remotes appear to have the same control codes however each player can be set so there is no interference between the two. In fact if you pick up the wrong remote, the other player will notify you of which control code it is set to when you push a button. Crutchfield's pricing was inline or lower than most box stores and online sellers. I have dealt with them before and as in the past, the service and shipping time was top notch.
Pros: In my opinion it has the best picture quality you can get from any current Blu-Ray player. Sorry but OPPO is gone. Excellent HDR support and adjustment capabilities.
Cons: Clunky remote that is not easy to hold or illuminated. For Sony lovers, no SACD playback. This should be on any high end player that gives you individual analog outputs but I assume Panasonic didn't feel the need to pay to license it from Sony.
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Crutchfield customer from Cortland, OH on 9/28/2020
So far this product is performing as advertised. Picture in 4k is great and handles any audio.
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Superb Picture and Audio
Crutchfield customer from Milltown, NJ on 9/27/2020
Works well and the picture quality is superb. For playing regular and 4K Blu-rays this is a top notch player without having to pay top dollar. There are many reviewers comparing it to OPPO costing thousands. But I bought it for it's DVD sound features. It has what I needed to play DSD 64, DSD128 and PCM 192khz 24 bit DVDs. The DVD DSD audio reproduction would please all but the hardened audiophiles. This player is everything I needed to listen to my converted vinyl. So far the only thing that sounds better is when I play my vinyl from my Rega P3.
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Crutchfield customer from Rahway, NJ on 9/27/2020
Wow! Replaced my Sony 4K with the Panasonic DP-UB820 4K player, and I'm blown away! My 4K movies have never looked better. Setup was easy, and straightforward. Highly recommended!
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Best 4k bluray player
Crutchfield customer from River Vale, NJ on 9/24/2020
Excellent product which performs as advertised. An excellent compliment to my LG Oled 77CX pua Television.
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Great 4k player
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 9/23/2020
Awesome quality...works great with my lg cx oled TV.
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Pleased!
Crutchfield customer from Sonoma, CA on 9/23/2020
Very happy with player. Love having access to Amazon Prime and Netflix videos on the TV instead of a small computer screen. Blu-Ray picture is awesome.
Pros: Easy access to Netflix.
Cons: Does not allow me to watch Kanopy videos. Oh well, don't use that site very often.
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DB820 is a no brainer
Crutchfield customer from Batavia, OH on 9/23/2020
The Panasonic UB-820-k ( K is the latest model of the UB-820) is simply top notch without paying a thousand dollars for it's big brother which has a place in a very upscale home theater. It does everything well and there is a ton of information on the web and YouTube if you need help setting it up. Dolby Vision and HDR10 work perfectly. I have not been able to test HDR10+ yet though. It is easy to hookup via HDMI to your AVR or AV processor as well as your TV if you need to run it that way. The audio for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital plus etc sound clear and precise. I have nothing to say bad about it. I don't use the built in apps such as Netflix etc so I can't speak for those. Make sure your HDMI cable is high performance with ethernet. 18GB/s minimum. If it carries the certification stamp on the box even better.
Pros: Supports all HDR formats Easy to setup Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HDR10+ support and playback. Audio is perfect
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Hyde Park, NY on 9/23/2020
I've only had the opportunity to watch two movies but so far I'm mostly happy with this player. I do wish the unit would remember where I was when having to stop and eject a disk. Having to start fresh each time a disk is insert is annoying.
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Great Upscaling
Crutchfield customer from Milford, NJ on 9/23/2020
I bought this to replace my Oppo that doesn't have 4K capabilities. The unit starts up more quickly than the Oppo. The upscaling on regular DVDs is very good and is visually better than the Oppo. Build is quite good but not as good as the Oppo. If you want 4K, this is a great unit to own.
Pros: Upscaling on normal DVDs
Cons: Build is good but not as good as the Oppo
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Darn Fine Unit
Crutchfield customer from Hanover, PA on 9/21/2020
I'll give it FIVE stars simply for it's build and performance so far, although I have found a couple of older DVD's that won't play , but still play fine on my older Samsung DVD Plaver as well as in my computers, both new Dell XPS's laptop and Desktop. It paired up nicely to my Denon DRA 800H receiver and Samsung Q80 TV, picture and audio quality is superb.
Pros: Excellent Performance
Cons: Only one listed above otherwise no "cons" to report
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Unbeatable for the money
Crutchfield customer from Danville, VA on 7/26/2020
Does an excellent job with 4K sources and also upscaling Blu-ray. Sound is impressive. Limited selection of apps and no VUDU. App interface is a bit confusing and antiquated. Easy set up.
Pros: Outstanding video and audio.
Cons: App selection and interface.
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Pretty Good
Crutchfield customer from Spokane Valley, WA on 7/26/2020
Compared to an OPPO 103, here is what the Panasonic DP-UB820 sounds like: Pros: Picture is awesome. Dialogue seems more "real". Handles newer sound formats well (which the OPPO cannot). Two HDMI outs to separate sound from picture. Can be used with only one HDMI out. Good flexibility for setup (although a bit tedious). Cons: Both the highs and the lows are not open or airy, especially on special effects and demonstration disks. Bass is boomy and not tightly controlled. Highs are shallow. Remote is disappointing and not backlite.
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Crutchfield customer from Woodruff, SC on 7/25/2020
I've had this about a month and no issues. The unit was easy to set up. Great picture and sound. Replaces an older Panasonic blu-ray player, and the 820 is a much better experience all around. Loads dics very fast. I do not use it for streaming. Fast shipping from Crutchfield.
Pros: Great picture and sound
Cons: None so far
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Crutchfield customer from North Kingstown, RI on 7/22/2020
Upgraded to this player from an Oppo UDP-203. I say upgraded because, while Oppo still provides support, they got out of the physical media Blu Ray game. So far this player has performed in every way I had hoped. Accessing the player menu while the disc tray is empty makes it easy to configure. Accessing the menu while a disc is in the player is a touch cryptic, but it's possible. My only complaint is the remote looks and feels like the same remote you would expect to be included with an $80 player. I suspect this is done to save costs, and if you're a real cinephile, I suppose they expect you would upgrade to a high end 3rd party remote
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The Gold Standard of 4K players!
James from Bucyrus, OH on 7/21/2020
Exceptional product. The picture and sound quality is a noticeable upgrade the moment you start to watch a blu-ray or 4K movie. Easy to set up, plenty of options for fine tuning the picture settings to your liking. The HDR optimizer alone is real star feature. It really brings out extra detail and gives it that little extra something that less expensive players just don't have. This is the product to have if you're into 4K and blu-ray movies!
Pros: HDR optimizer is a game changer. Excellent picture & sound quality. Numerous setting options to fine tune the picture & sound
Cons: All plastic build gives it a less than premium feel and it could greatly benefit from a metal chassis. The entire front flap drops down when loading/unloading a disc which seems like an unnecessary design function.
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Great player but there are still a few wish list items.
Crutchfield customer from Homosassa, FL on 7/20/2020
Great audio and video. Runs quiet. Very low lag opening and closing drawer. Really like the digital display for elapsed time. Power on/off is quick also. Now for the wish list: 1. Wish there were a single button to switch between elapsed time and time remaining showing on the digital display. Can get time remaining but a two step process using the STATUS button. 2. Wish there were a single button to cycle through subtitles. Again a two step process using the AUDIO button. 3. Wish the remote was back lit. All in all an excellent player!
Pros: Excellent audio and video. Runs quiet. Drawer opens/closes promptly. Quick power on/off. Love digital display showing elapsed time.
Cons: Time remaining cannot be shown on digital display. Two step process to change subtitles. Remote not backlit.
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Close to perfect
Crutchfield customer from Beverly Hills, MI on 7/19/2020
Great budget player. Picture is superb, passes Dolby Atmos & DTS X to be processed in receiver/pre amp. A little on the wimpy side compared to its big brother the ub 9000. Not rack mountable.
Pros: Excellent picture, great transport, dual HDMI outputs.
Cons: Remote is not backlit, no app for remote, cheap plastic look, compared to the UB 9000, no streaming music services (Tidal).
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Works great but Netflix vieweres beware!!
Roger from REDLANDS, CA on 7/18/2020
I was very impressed with everything about this player. The picture is excellent and it plays many different formats od CDs. Then I started streaming. Amazon was great and all was good until I started watching Netflix. Everything was going fine and then the screen would blink black on and off about 5 times, then it was good for a minute and then the blinking repeated. Then it was good for 15 minutes and the cycle repeated. It is very irritating. I googled the problem and found out it is a common issue with some DVD players and there is no fix even being looked at. I had a Sony Bluray and never had any problems. So for everything else, it is great but if you watch a lot of Netflix you may want to stay with Sony.
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Reading, PA on 7/14/2020
Set up was simple and finished in 10 minutes with no issues. I played a few Blu Ray discs that I've watched many times before and I can tell you the picture is a little better than my old Oppo bdp-93 could produce.I'm looking forward to watching a 4K movie when I replace my Pioneer Elite 60 inch plasma with a new Sony 4K Oled.
Pros: Easy set up, excellent picture and sound.
Cons: None that I can see.
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So far, so good.
Crutchfield customer from Bristol, IN on 7/5/2020
So far, so good. Only had this unit a couple weeks but it does what it's supposed to do. Setup was easy. Shipment was fast. Appears to be a good player. The only "negative" for me is that the only way to open the tray is with the remote - no button on the front of the machine. My 12 year old Sony player finally reached that point where it inconsistently refused to play some discs. Hopefully this player will prove to be dependable - time will tell.
Pros: Very easy setup, fast loading, easy operation.
Cons: No open/close button on machine
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 7/1/2020
Excellent 4k blu ray player. Plays all 4 hdr formats. Audio is amazing. Crutchfield price was excellent and shipping was fast.
Pros: Picture Audio Tonemapping
Cons: None
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INCREDIBLE Picture! Loads discs fast! Fantastic value
Crutchfield customer from Surprise, AZ on 6/29/2020
This is my first foray into 4k and I purchased a new Sony A8H OLED to accompany this player. I didn't want to cheap out and buy the cheapest 4k player I could find. I started out by looking at a comparable Sony model that cost $100 more but after watching hours of reviews on Youtube and reading countless articles I could not find another 4k player that outshined this particular model (outside of Panasonic's flagship 9000 model - which was over twice as much). The pluses here are that this particular device has the same little engine driving this one as it does their top-end model so the picture quality is top notch. It outclassed the Sony player I was considering in terms of both picture quality and ease of use - the Sony model (forgive me I can't remember the exact model offhand but it was $500) required you to manually adjust to select Dolby Vision, HDR settings, etc. each time you'd put a new disc in. The pass-through eARC function works well as well with no issues being plugged into my LG soundbar. I've never seen movies look this amazing. Discs also load MUCH faster than either of my old BluRay players. I appreciate the streamlined smooth front to the player as it creates a seamless appearance. Fantastic little device. I would recommend this to everyone looking to upgrade their home theater experience.
Pros: Same processor as their flagship 9000 model, good price, outstanding picture
Cons: If planning to use this for Netflix, Prime video, etc. the selection screen to get to those apps moves very slowly. I'd recommend only buying this for actual 4k discs.
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Panasonic DP - ub820
Crutchfield customer from Nashville, TN on 6/28/2020
I couldn't have made a better choice in choosing the Panasonic DP - ub820. In the company crutchfield what's a great company to order from. And I'd order again from them and I will order another Panasonic DP ub820 if I had another TV the box that they packed it in was in great condition the manufacturer box was in great condition and love Panasonic DP ub820 what's in crate condition. I love this 4K Blu-ray player.
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Stunning picture quality!
Crutchfield customer from Nashua, NH on 6/27/2020
I previously had the Sony UBPX700. A great little unit for sure, that many excellent reviews can't be wrong :). However being the audio/ht - phile that I am I couldn't help but wonder if upgrading to this Panasonic unit would be worth double the cost of the Sony. Then I noticed this unit was on sale and just couldn't resist and pulled the trigger. I'm like that ??! Plus I had read that now that the Oppo units are no longer available the Panasonic units were the next best thing. Well they truly are. I honestly hadn't expected to see a big difference in picture quality. I was shocked at the immediate "punch" in picture depth, quality, and image that the Panny delivered. I have spent quite a bit of time and money (MUCH more money than time??) on my HT system and this unit was the perfect upgrade worthy of my system! If you're on the fence about this unit just do it. It's worth it!
Pros: Exceptional picture depth and quality!
Cons: A little pricey but you do get what you pay for
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The Best HDR Player You Will Find At This Price
Christopher from BEAVERCREEK, OH on 6/24/2020
While you do pay a premium for this player, it's ultimately worth it. Every other player I have bought or looked at with Dolby Vision below this price point winds up being unreliable and suffers from regular playback issues like freezing and skipping. After watching a variety of disks on this player I can say I have had zero issues with it. To add to that, for the extra you pay compared to other players, you get analog audio, which I know several will appreciate. The big extra I enjoy though is the HDR optimizer. While it may sound like a gimmick feature at first, I was genuinely impressed with how well it brought out extra detail in HDR 10 content while still keeping the HDR impact intact. And if you don't like the default settings there's plenty of customization too. Its settings for bright viewing environments also work better than the default bright HDR settings on my TV. I highly recommend this player if you want to enjoy HDR Blu-Rays.
Pros: - Flawless playback - Dolby Vision and HDR 10+ support - HDR Optimizer is a game changer for HDR 10
Cons: - A bit pricey - Streaming apps are lacking compared to a dedicated device - Plastic Build
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Nashville, TN on 6/24/2020
So far very pleased with this 4K Blu-ray player. I've watched the first half of Superman and it overall looks and sounds awesome! Have been very pleased with Crutchfield as well!
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Good player. Critically missing remote button. Flip panel dumb.
Ryan from East Wenatchee on 6/22/2020
So far no issues with the player itself. But, there is NO button on the remote to access a DVD's main menu screen. Something every other player has! To get to the menu, you have to go to the blu-ray player's configuration options menu, then scroll down to "menu". So 8 or so remote clicks for what should only take one. The pop-up menu and top menu buttons on the remote don't do it. If there was a direct remote code that I could enter on a smart remote, that would be fine, but there isn't (that I can find). Ridiculous. I like the readout on the front. Do not like the full width flip-down front panel. In a tight space, can interfere with smart remote IR extenders, and make direct attachment of IR emitters impractical. I don't understand why it's there.
Pros: Good output quality.
Cons: Missing remote "menu" button. Flip down front panel is pointless and troublesome.
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Great Value and Quality
Crutchfield customer from Aledo, TX on 6/21/2020
The picture quality is just great on this device. The ability to tune to the type of television is a big part of the sophistication in the unit. Excellent load time and start up, with no unpleasing delay. Great upscaling of both bluray and DVD media. I only wish it would play my audio DVD media to reduce one more device in the cabinet. But, overall, very happy with this machine.
Pros: Excellent video reproduction, and upscaling. Sophisticated 4K display compatibility options. High quality Digital to Audio codec handling.
Cons: Doesn't handle multi-channel audio DVD disks.
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Works
Crutchfield customer from Waukee, IA on 6/21/2020
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This Panasonic is excellent
Crutchfield customer from Harleysville, PA on 6/18/2020
This unit has been stable and performs well. Picture quality is excellent and the UI is easy to maneuver. I'm glad I spent a bit more for a medium priced player.
Pros: PQ, UI, No menu diving to select Dolby Vision.
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Westminster, MD on 6/17/2020
Great 4K UHD, up-scaling, with WiFi, Blu-ray Player!
Pros: Very good SD DVD up-scaling when watching on a 4K UHD screen.
Cons: Panasonic's included Remote could have been 'back-lit' for ease of button selection while watching movies in a darkened room.
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Best 4K Blue Ray Player on the market.
Crutchfield customer from Anchorage, AK on 6/16/2020
I thought that the 4k blue ray on my Xbox was enough but after encountering many issues with it and building my first proper home theather, I was in for a proper 4K blue ray player. Ended up getting this Panasonic UB 820 and I was blown away by the detail in sound and picture quality and all the features available, worlds apart from anything, no wonder people are calling it the best blue ray player on the market.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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Excellent Player But...
Crutchfield customer from Harris, NY on 6/13/2020
This is a great 4k and HD Blu-ray player. More on DVDs to come. The picture and sound are excellent. It's a sturdy, quiet player. Suggest purchasing a smart 4k TV first. Otherwise, the HDCP 2.2 (4k copy protection) will give you headaches. There are not many apps. Prime, YouTube and Netflix are there but little else. If you already have a 4k smart TV you are okay. Stream from the TV. Also, some older DVDs and TV shows on DVD do not automatically stretch to fit the screen like they do on other players. If you can adjust picture size with your TV to remove black bars on the sides you are good to go. Also, Panasonic places it's remote buttons in locations that are different from Sony and Samsung remotes. Takes a little getting used to. I keep my HD Blu-ray player connected to play DVD's. Of course, you forget all of this when you watch a brilliant 4K movie with the latest in HDR and 7.1 sound. Steve Kindig's video and review are what sold me. In fact, he is the main reason I am a Crutchfield customer!
Pros: Great for 4k and HD Blu ray discs
Cons: Short on apps, TV shows do not fill the screen.
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Great player!
Crutchfield customer from Stoneham, MA on 6/10/2020
Great PQ and really good audio via OLED and 5.1.2 setup. Had doubts about going back to disc based media, but now a convert. :-)
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Excellent player. The best deal for 4K.
Crutchfield customer from Jamaica Plain, MA on 6/9/2020
The best player I've had (so far) for 4K. So much more refined and easier to use than the Sony 4K player I had before. The HCX processor for upscaling dvd and Blu-ray seems pretty awesome, as well as the tone mapping that helps with the hdr on my tv. I really wish I just bought this originally. And as always: I really feel good about buying from crutchfield.
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Get right out of the box
Crutchfield customer from Mukwonago, WI on 6/3/2020
I connected the DP UB820 to an older Samsung 55" tv and was very impressed with the picture. The set up was fast and easy, even figured it out without looking at the manual! The tray is quick to open and close which is one of my pet peeves. I hard wired the ethernet connection for streaming which was also easy to set up and use. Just received and hope to get many years of service from this unit, as with all things if it does not last the test of time short term reviews are useless.
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Great Player
Crutchfield customer from Captain Cook, HI on 6/3/2020
Love the player although it took sometime configuring the settings correctly. Not correctly really, out the box and it will play fine, but there is a tremendous amount of tweaking one can do to set this up as you chose.
Pros: Super quiet
Cons: My only complaint is with the on-screen display. When loading a disc you get this box with the top bar appears to be highlighted as in the example above. It always creates doubt for me if the two bars below it aren't highlighted also, does that mean it isn't in 4k. Just a minor complaint but each time it starts me to thinking if it is set up correctly.
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Great player, great price!
Crutchfield customer from Henderson, NV on 6/2/2020
I bought this player because it had great ratings and a lower price than other high end players. I originally bought this player from another retailer but guess what? I saved $100 on Crutchfield! I returned my player and bought one here.
Pros: Great price, awesome picture, sound and features.
Cons: Doesn't *feel* like a high end device, but it does perform like one.
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Bishop, CA on 5/31/2020
excellent video and audio. not difficult to set up. my 2nd 4K player. had a Sony but sometimes it would stop all on it's own. This is a higher end player so I have great expectations for it. I like that it also has display on the unit, the Sony didn't. Also direct plug in to AC...no inline transformer.
Pros: listed above
Cons: none
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Fantastic replacement
Crutchfield customer from Lyford, TX on 5/31/2020
The player does everything needed and provides true to life images and sound. Had a Denon DVD-3800BDCI for years and it finally gave up. I was hoping to find a comparable Blu-Ray player that would match what I had, and I found it. And the Panasonic is not only backwards compatible with my current system but will integrate seamlessly when I make the jump to 4K. System components include Denon 3808, Paradigm speakers in 5.1 configuration and a Pioneer Elite Pro151FD plasma tv. Couldn't be happier!
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Raymond from Youngstown, OH on 5/27/2020
I was debating which 4 K blueray player was a better choice, Sony or Panasonic. Future proffing was a concern on my part and after many reviews and research, I chose Panasonic. I had a Samsung 4K player and Panasonic did a far more superior job which I recognized immediately. It fits well with my OLED C8. I believe you get what you pay for, in Panasonic I did.
Pros: Easy setup with no issues.
Cons: None.
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Great service and picture
Sonicpunk from East Rutherford, NJ on 5/19/2020
I ordered the Panasonic DP UB820 on Sunday evening and the package arrive Tuesday afternoon. How is that even possible?first off hats off to Crutchfield and there team for making ordering with such ease. Now back to the player itself. When I opened the boxing saw this player I was speechless at how beautiful It looked. Yes it is light weight and not constructed with heavy metal like the 9000 but I'm okay with that and understand that is how they kept the cost down. The machine has the same video processing as the higher end United and that is what was most important to me. After viewing a movie it did not let me down. The picture was amazing.
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from North Truro, MA on 5/19/2020
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Worth Every Cent
HIKENHI from Fresno, CA on 5/11/2020
I wasn't sure about spending this much on a UHD Blu-Ray Player, but after reading enough different reviews, I started to realize that the high end Sony models could not render the colors the way the Panasonic Models do and I'm pretty sure that's accurate after experiencing it for myself. I like the overall look of this unit and I especially like the feel of the contour of the remote in my hand, although I wish the menu return button was in the lower left like most remotes. The menus offer a lot of customization of the video and sound and especially the HDR features which is what these Panasonic UHD Blu-Ray Players are known well know for if you read the reviews. I'm running the video directly to my 2019 75" Samsung Q70 QLED 4K TV to not loose any of the Video Codecs which are more on par with my newer TV and less so with my older 4K Receiver. I'm using the ARC HDMI on the TV to return the Audio to my Yamaha Adventage 7.1 Dolby Atmos Receiver. I'm using 8k grade HDMI cables throughout to give the system as much available bandwidth as possible. I'm have 7.2 with Klipsch Reference Tower Speakers and my surround channels are elevated and focused down towards the viewer. I'm most impressed with my first UHD Blu-Ray player experience, "Mad Max Furry Road UHD," and I'm really glad I bought the Panasonic model. If you dump $7,000 into a Entertainment System, you don't want to the full experience by not being willing to spend a little more on a UHD Blu-Ray Player--Trust Me!
Pros: Quality
Cons: Price
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Akron, OH on 5/11/2020
A Good Player set up was a breeze
Pros: very quiet, loads pretty fast
Cons: none yet
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Troy, NY on 5/11/2020
Excellent improved both audio and video. Easy to use. Out performed our smart tv.
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Burlington, MA on 4/26/2020
It's been a Great 4K Blu-Ray player so far. Does a great job with upscaling regular movies to 4K quality. Well built! Great price! It loads disc's really fast and has plenty of bells and whistles that I haven't even had a chance to play with. Than you Crutchfield for the quick delivery!
Pros: Great product plenty of options and a great player for the money.
Cons: None!
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Crutchfield customer from Venice, FL on 4/26/2020
Great product and stats. Easy to set up etc. I have the Samsung 82" 8K TV I bought from Crutchfield and love it. The con I have is when using NetFlix on this device it does not show Ultra 4K HD format available as my Samsung's TV Netflix option which does provide that Ultra 4K HD option on movies and programs. That being said great product.
Pros: Excellent stats. Easy set up and great sound production with the latest sound fields like Atmos etc.
Cons: Does not give you the option or availability to choose on their NetFlix app Ultra 4K HD movies .
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Glen Oaks, NY on 4/26/2020
Very happy with this purchase. Beautiful picture, amazing audio and very easy to set up.
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Why Did I Wait So Long
Crutchfield customer from Grand Blanc, MI on 4/24/2020
I kept putting off buying this player. I currently have a Sony UPB-X820 which played 4K disks with great clarity. I purchased a Sony Bravia TV and the player in December of 2017. Both units were supposed to receive a Dolby Vision firmware upgrade. The TV was capable of the upgrade but the X800 player was not. After reading that the upgrade couldn't happen because of the internal chip I made the decision to buy the DP-UB820 with Dolby Vision. The UB820 plays disk videos with awesome clean and clear picture. It up-scales DVDs and regular Blu-ray disks impressively. Whether the movie is using HDR or Dolby Vision the picture really jumps off the screen. I also like the feature of being able to add a 4K 3840x2160 picture of your choice as the player background. JPG file works, PNG files don't and I didn't try Bitmap files. I've owned this unit for 2-1/2 weeks and I'm both impressed and very satisfied. One thing that is disappointing is this unit WILL NOT PLAY lossless audio from an external HDD storage. The video plays fine but without audio. Files like MKV files ripped with lossless audio won't play. They do play through my Plex app on my Roku device. Don't let this oversight by Panasonic stop you from buying this player. Thank you to Crutchfield for passing on the discounted refund to me two weeks after my purchase. That was a bonus.
Pros: Awesome picture Dolby Vision and HDR Up-scales DVDs & Blu-rays Awesome sound transfer as well.
Cons: Doesn't play lossless audio for an external HDD storage. MKV files with lossless audio will play WITHOUT sound.
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Cherry Hill, NJ on 4/23/2020
I upgraded from an older Sony player from 2012, so I was expecting the 820 to be better, and it is. I think the only thing I changed was to set sharpness to +1. Oh, and display type to High Luminance LCD to match my Vizio PX-75. I've watched a few 4k HDR movies, and the picture is amazing. The BBC's Planet Earth II is stunning.
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Satisfied but not Overwhelmed
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 4/22/2020
My Oppo 103 player was a reference standard for A/V quality and I purchased the UB820 to take advantage of the display capability of my new 4K TV. There is a subtle (not remarkable) improvement in picture and sound quality playing blu-ray discs, just as I found a subtle (not remarkable) improvement in picture quality upgrading from my 2K to 4K TV. Hoped to take advantage of the upgraded video processing to stream, but pic and sound are no better than via my 4K Fire Stick. The non-backlit remote and clunky/slow internet interface both disappoint. 4K quality via streaming leaves me wanting: it does not approach what one gets from a disc, where the real magic of 4K lies. I prefer films on disc, and other than investing in more than a handful of UHD discs for my library (not likely), the market for UHD rentals is not good. Netflix does not offer them, nor will they. Dilemma: as 4K disc sources are limited, do I need to spend this much to only somewhat enhance my viewing experience? I was going to return the player but as it just went on sale, the savings realized through serendipitous timing make my purchase more palatable. Game changer? No. Enhancements to my previous setup? Definitely, but at a price, with a compromise on convenience (that remote).
Pros: Enhanced picture and sound
Cons: Non-backlit, clumsy remote
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This is the one you want
Brett from Carlisle, PA on 4/5/2020
This is without a doubt the best 4K player available today! It loads faster than anything else I've used and the picture quality is outstanding. Many reviews are critical of the supplied remote and I agree. It's cluttered and cheap. There are a few streaming media apps but if you have a television worthy of this player, it already has the same apps and they probably perform better there.
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Middle River, MD on 3/1/2020
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Buy it, you won't regret it
Tim from Oxford, MA on 2/24/2020
After careful review of many articles from crutchfield and many other forums I decided to spend the extra 200 or so and step up to the UB820. Without question, or doubt it was the right decision. This is a phenomenal player. The fact that it handles all of the competing HDR formats, is one thing, if you decide to get this unit, the picture if produces will blow you away. From your favorite movie to your 20 year old DVD of Elmos world upscaled to 4k which your daughter squeals with joy over, its amazing. Picture, sound, upscaling, HDR. Its great. On the negative side, the app interface is garbage, but who is buying this for streaming? I didn't, if I had i would have deducted stars, because its terrible,so if you plan to use it as a primary streaming platform its not built for it. This is an awesome 4k player, with a ton of features for playing discs. The options and menus can be overwhelming at first but that's just due to the power of this amazing player. If you want a 4k uhd player that can handle all of the HDR formats, and spit out great audio, and upscale like a beast, buy this now.
Pros: All the HDR Amazing upscaling Amazing quality Exceptional benefit for cost
Cons: Streaming interface is not good Netflix button on remote is annoying
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Panasonic DP-UB820
Crutchfield customer from Lenoir City, TN on 2/23/2020
Outstanding image from THIS PLAYER, BLURAY DISC LÒK LIKE 4k and even regular DVD look great on my 120in screen. Am using EPSON 5040Ub projector. It outshines my Oppo 203 (just wish it had a stretch mode for anamorphic movies) it would be perfect) could use better remote, have ordered one for 23.00 dollars. Would still recommend this player for anyone who wants awesome image. I'M REALLY PICKY SINCE I USED TO BE A THEATER PROJECTIONIST AM PLEASED WITH IMAGE THE FOLKS AT CRUTCHFIELD ARE HELPFUL AND KNOW THEIR PRODUCTS Does a great job with HDR ON 4k disc
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Great player
Crutchfield customer from Tipp City, OH on 2/20/2020
Very good picture and great sound,best DVD player I have ever owned
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Best 4K Player for the Money
David from Glendale, AZ on 2/18/2020
I purchased my Panasonic DP-820 after reading many reviews, and ratings. My decision to buy this unit was based on the numerous features and a reasonable price. I would recommend this product to anyone using a 4K TV.
Pros: None
Cons: Setup took some time
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Crutchfield customer from South Haven, MI on 2/16/2020
So far, the player works really well. I'm not a huge fan of the app structure, but I don't really use that function on the player anyway. I replaced a Samsung player that would spontaneously go into sleep mode with this one, so I am happy with the purchase.
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Excellent
Crutchfield customer from Wiloughby Hls, OH on 2/16/2020
Great player, modest upgrade over Sony X700, both are great at their respective price points.
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What a Product and what a price.
mirco from Fargo, ND on 2/1/2020
This is a great player with all the bells and whistles . Incredible price.
Pros: Simple to operate and simple to set up. Incredible Picture
Cons: None
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Awesome but complex
Crutchfield customer from Palm Springs, CA on 1/30/2020
This player is awesome. My only negative is that the menu is complex and you must spend time with the manual (it's on the internet) to set it up. It's far from "plug and play." The analog 7.1 outputs work well and are perfect for the home theater system that doesn't have HDMI audio capability. Crutchfield's support is unsurpassed and their service is beyond perfect. You can feel comfortable knowing they will back you up if you need them.
Pros: Wonderful and accurate picture and sound. Has analog 7.1 audio outputs. Slim profile and stylish.
Cons: Complex menus that require setup before this machine will work for a particular configuration. Far from "plug and play."
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Crutchfield customer from Lake Mary, FL on 1/24/2020
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Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 1/21/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Galloway, NJ on 1/21/2020
Easy set up. Great DVD and Blu ray video. Connected the audio to my receiver with an optical cable and can now listen to my music cd's .
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James from Deatsville, AL on 1/12/2020
Does everything I need it to do. Delivers all the current HDR flavors without any problems. Lack of a proper manual in the box is unfortunate. I had to download the full manual to get all the settings right This is not a just plugin and play out of the box. It has lots of features that possibly need to be set, depending on the TV used. I plugged mine into a LG OLED65C9PUA and the sound HDMI into my Sony AV receiver. Make sure you use the proper HDMI cables also. In the end, I am enjoying the best video from 4K Blu-ray discs. I am not using any of the included apps (NETFLIX, etc.). I have an Apple TV 4K for that.
Pros: Once set up with your LCD/OLED, it gives an outstanding video experience.Highly recommend.
Cons: Lack of a full manual in the box.
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Crutchfield customer from Naples, FL on 1/10/2020
An excellent product. The 4k movies we use it for are amazing.
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Crutchfield customer from Kyle, TX on 1/8/2020
HD optimizer is a game changer for anyone using a projector or oled tv. Excellent upscaling. Great picture quality. Great audio quality. I highly recommend the 4K player for any high end ht system.
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Crutchfield customer from Loganville, GA on 1/5/2020
This unit has brought our large screen to life ! From 3D to 2d would buy again !!
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Crutchfield customer from Woonsocket, RI on 1/2/2020
Best DVD player I"ve ever owned!! With the Sony XG950 I can now watch HDR content at the brightness level I need! Also very sophisticated menu system too play with. All Good!!
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The one to buy!!!!!!!
Crutchfield customer from Pinellas Park, FL on 12/31/2019
Unit is a great player!! have been using for a couple of weeks with no problems what so ever. Does a great job with up conversion and is at a great price, Crutchfield is the one to buy from.
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Great unit with support for all HDR standards
Crutchfield customer from Bellevue, WA on 12/30/2019
Replaced my Samsung UHD player for this one because I wanted support for all HDR standards. So far I've been really impressed with the quality and ease of use of this unit. I also appreciate the ability to show full stats (bit rate, color depth, etc) for any media being played. Highly recommended!
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good player
Crutchfield customer from French Lick, IN on 12/30/2019
seems to work well enough, however, i'm unable to comment on the advanced features at this time. i am using the player in an older system, so it is currently operating in a downscale compatible mode if you will. it is connected to an older NAD receiver and an older sharp aquos flatscreen. neither will accept the new hdmi 3.2 functions. i wanted to purchase this prior to upgrading my system because i read that disc players are being phased out for streaming services. since i live way out in the woods, and can only get DSL internet service i wanted to purchase a quality player while they are still available. i guess the only downside so far was where it is made. i was surprised to find this was made in china, not japan. because of that, i opted for the extended service plan.
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Exceptional Blu-ray Player
Crutchfield customer from Toa Alta, PR on 12/23/2019
So far excellent Blu-ray player, it work better than I imagine, Now that i got a QLED 4K TV this is a most player with a lot of features to increase the quality of every contents. I am very happy with my new player and I highly recommended.
Pros: It has Streaming apps build in. It plays media from HDD of a lot of format. It has a lot of feature to increase the calibration of the TV It is very fast and easy to work with. It has a great upscale capability for old media with less resolution.
Cons: Do not recognize some subtitles format. To play Analog Music need to disable the HDMI output.
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Wow, will I ever go to a movie theater again?
Crutchfield customer from New Orleans, LA on 12/22/2019
I believe 4k discs have much better audio and visual quality than streaming does. I had a Samsung 4k blu ray player (which died after 1.5 years) and this Panasonic is superior in every way. Very easy to set up too. Time to get the LG OLED!
Pros: Picture quality Sound Setup
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Crosslake, MN on 12/15/2019
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Crutchfield customer from Cottage Grove, MN on 12/13/2019
A must have ,easy to use and picture is outstanding. Highly recommend.
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Crutchfield customer from Jacksonville, AR on 12/12/2019
Performs as described.
Pros: Easy to set up.
Cons: None
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Panasonic DP-UB820 - Nigh on Perfect.
David from Sunbury, OH on 12/5/2019
Bought my DP-UB820 offered by Crutchfield. Found a bit of a quirk in that if only one high-speed HDMI cable is used to connect to the receiver (Marantz SR7012 in my case) then 4K discs play fine but BlueRay discs encounter random pauses while playing (related to layer switching I think). In this configuration the receiver forwards the video to the TV (Samsung QN75Q9FN in my case). However, if both the DP-UB820 HDMI output ports are used (send video directly to the TV and audio only to the receiver) then it works great. Otherwise, I've had zero problems with this unit in the 11 months I've owned it. In this setup I think Disney's Aladdin 4K disc delivers imagery sharper and more vivid than anything else I think I've ever seen.
Pros: Excellent 4K imagery. Lots of adjustments available to tailor the picture. Plenty of ways to connect video or audio.
Cons: Needs both HDMI ports used for best results.
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Crutchfield customer from Plymouth, MA on 11/26/2019
This player is awesome I had 2 other players that I will leave nameless that would freeze and just tun off randomly but the Panasonic will play perfectly I've played 5 4k movies in a row without any problems. The picture and sound are truly amazing it will make a standard bluray DVD look almost like a 4k DVD. I definitely would recommend the Panasonic DP UB820 to anyone it's worth the money.
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Crutchfield customer from Brockport, NY on 11/23/2019
I got this player last week an it does a great job picture an sound.
Pros: Top of the line
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Fort Bragg, NC on 11/17/2019
I first off want to say thank you to the amazing staff at Crutchfield for spending their time and energy helping me. As a customer you could not ask for more in customer service and knowledge. Now as for the Panasonic DP-UB820 I can say that I am very saddened by the quality control of this player. I am now on my second player and can't seem to get one that will work for me. I bought this since it had so many good reviews off of many different sites. I didn't go the Sony player route because of the issue that they refuse to fix with the user having to manually switch between Dolby Vision and HDR 10 according the disc spec. Now I am faced with the dilemma of paying out $500 more dollars to step up to the Panasonic DP-UB9000. Do not get the wrong the 820's video processing is very good and audio is good/okay, but the quality is lacking. So far as a whole I have yet to be impressed by Panasonic. Again, thank you Crutchfield staff for helping me through this process.
Pros: Video is very good. Audio is good/okay.
Cons: Quality control issues.
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Jim from Springfield, MA on 11/16/2019
I put off getting a 4K player and compatabile TV until now. I purchased an 82 inch Samsung QLED TV and this Panasonic 4K player. The picture is mind boggling when playing a 4K movie. If you are a home theater person, this is a great player, when accopanied by a TV that will handle the new technologies.
Pros: Amazing picture
Cons: None yet
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Absolutely enjoy this purchase. Would highly recommend
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Crutchfield customer from Tampa, FL on 11/3/2019
Crystal sharp 4K. So far so good. Plays every media.
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Pleased with my choice
Crutchfield customer from Fullerton, CA on 10/28/2019
Excellent easy to use and set up. Multiple outputs in the back to accommodate analog and digital interfaces. The choices and the flexibility in hook ups to audio and TV makes this an easy choice to accommodate any system you have. Did I mention the picture put to my new LG OLED 65B8 was SUPERB!
Pros: Playback quality ; many audio outs and digital outs allows it to accommodate the myriad of system set ups.
Cons: The on screen navigation is rather primitive
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Crutchfield customer from Aztec, NM on 10/27/2019
Excellent 4K Blu-ray player, one of the best out there IMO. I'm using it with a 75 inch Samsung QLED tv. The video is great as is the audio. No problems whatsoever on any Blu-Ray disk played. Also, the Apps included with the player work very well too. I'm using a wired ethernet connection to the player through a powerline system (using my in-home electrical wiring) which I believe to be better than using the strong wifi signal my router produces.
Pros: Well built and everything works well.
Cons: None that I can think of at this time. Some have complained regarding the layout and presentation of the Apps menu but that doesn't bother me at all. I'm more interested in the functions of the unit than how "pretty" a menu may or may not be.
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Crutchfield customer from Bicknell, IN on 10/15/2019
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Crutchfield customer from Viera, FL on 10/13/2019
Image quality improved over my old blu-ray player. 4K movies look great
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Dan from Lake Geneva, WI on 10/8/2019
I purchased this unit in Feb of 2019. The picture is great! The sound is OK. I was really dissapointed with the on/off and open buttons on the top right hand side of the unit. I find that in MANY cases I have to push, pull or force slide these buttons in order to make them function...very frustrating on a unit as expensive as this. The unit also "hung" once this summer which could only be "fixed" by pulling the cord out of the AC power outlet. It was fine after being plugged back in. People are comparing this unit to the OPPO machines... From a Mechanical perspective, the OPPO is far superior IMO. If I had to do it over, I would have spent the extra $$ for the 9000.
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Top notch 4k Blu Ray
Crutchfield customer from Sacramento, CA on 10/6/2019
Super nice unit, very impressive picture and Audio. Replaced older Oppo(non 4k). highly recommend
Pros: Great picture, even with DVD, Dolby Atmos outstanding
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Crutchfield customer from Sherwood, AR on 9/23/2019
Great unit, well built. The picture is amazing. Lot's of features. Great 4K upscaling of legacy DVD's.
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Worth the $
Crutchfield customer from Antioch, TN on 9/19/2019
Awesome player! Has played every disc flawlessly so far! Love the tone mapping options.
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Crutchfield customer from Concho, AZ on 9/17/2019
Remarkably improved sound quality. I listen to my great Jazz/music collection more than ever. Picture resolution/clarity on my older Samsung is so improved that I'm in no rush to buy a new monitor. Remote is mercifully simple and straightforward with buttons that are plainly labelled. Intuitive operation.
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Quality built, very good performance.
Crutchfield customer from Topeka, KS on 9/13/2019
Strong performer with great setup options for TV type. HDR adjustments on the fly. Great audio options with second HDMI output.Fully supports Dolby Vision and Atmos. Player menu is ok but web function menu is clunky and dated. Lots of menu options so you can customize to your hearts content. Very pleased with purchase and as always Cruthfield is great. Did not give 5 stars solely because of price.
Pros: Performance and setup options.
Cons: Price.
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Excellent blu-ray disc player.
Crutchfield customer from Arlington, MA on 9/13/2019
Does what it's supposed to do. Transmits a stunningly vivid and colorful presentation of 4K media.
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When analog audio is needed - this is the way to go.
Crutchfield customer from Newport, OR on 9/8/2019
I needed the analog audio outputs to connect a new digital projector to a circa 1976 70 watt commercial amp and speaker system in a public museum. The only two DVD players capable are the two Panasonic players. This was the less expensive of the two . We've had it for two busy summer months playing 9-5 each day. Works great.
Pros: Analog audio outputs
Cons: Wish it was a metal housing instead of plastic.
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Far Superior Picture
Crutchfield customer from Durham, NC on 9/6/2019
I own 4 Sony UBP-X800 as I have four places where I can watch 4K Ultra Blu-Ray discs. All four Sony units kept locking up from time to time where the Amazon and Yahoo sign ins screens had to be downloaded over and over. I have a 200 Mbps internet service and the issue was truly related to the four Sony Blu-Rays. So I purchased 1 Panasonic DP-UB820 hoping to free myself from the reboot and re-entering my account name and password before being able to stream anything. What a surprise the Panasonic picture detail, color intensity is two to three times superior to the Sony units. Trash your Sony and buy a Panasonic.
Pros: Detail, color intensity and black level rendering
Cons: None yet.
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Crutchfield customer from Corona, CA on 9/5/2019
Arrived on time and no concerns about the condition of equipment due to quality packing. Easy set up and quality playback. Replaced my 3 year old Oppo. Not as many settings as Oppo but not a concern for my home theatre situation.
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Crutchfield customer from Markham, VA on 9/4/2019
I just bought a Samsung Q900 TV and a Samsung Q7500 UD Bluray player. The way they recommend to hook it up is HDMI from the player to the TV and from the TV to the audio receiver. I had issues with the blacks and whites being too harsh (had to adjust picture per movie to get a reasonable quality) and the receiver wasn't choosing the highest quality sound. (Often it would choose BD Stereo and I had to go into my receiver and manually adjust to a better setting) I also tried hooking it up HDMI from player through the receiver to the TV... better but still had same issues. I researched a number of players and found this Panasonic 820 and with its dedicated video and audio HDMI outputs, all my woes were cured immediately. Picture and sound are AMAZING and have had no more issues. At this price, it is $300 more than the Samsung but if you are looking for quality, this Panasonic is worth every penny!!!
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You won't be disappointed
Crutchfield customer from Spokane, WA on 8/21/2019
Excellent picture, solid construction, great sound using the second hdmi. Interface is easy to use and feels a little dated, but efficient. The colors on screen are vivid and crisp. Definitely worth the price.
Pros: Image quality and color Excellent sound Easy to use
Cons: Plastic casing
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Crutchfield customer from Levittown, NY on 8/18/2019
Easy to use. Picture looks great. As a player I think it's great. I didn't get it for the streaming but since it offers it I hoping to load all my streaming apps. However, you are limited and the interface is cheeseie. Overall, I'm happy with it
Pros: Easy to use. Great picture
Cons: Ugly interface for streaming apps and the lack of adding apps in bad.
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Crutchfield customer from Moraine, OH on 7/28/2019
5 stars at the moment as it is currently doing everything I expect from a Blu-Ray player. As, I have yet to upgrade my Samsung 10 P Plasma to a 4K TV with HDR, I am unable to review those features. I have tested one of my Ultra HD movies (Aquaman) which looked great outputting video at a downrezed 1080P. Color s were quite striking and the Audio came in strong! I look forward to upgrading to a 4K tv to take advantage of this beast of a player.
Pros: Blue Ray and $K down converted to 1080P look great on my plasma tv.
Cons: None at this time.
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Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 7/25/2019
This player presents a beautiful picture. CDs surprised me with how good they sounded. The tray pops right out, and the menu is easy to navigate.
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Crutchfield customer from Durham, NC on 7/25/2019
My TV is only 1080 and the picture is so life like. This tv never looked this good. I am quite happy with this purchase.
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Crutchfield customer from Asheville, NC on 7/21/2019
Excellent replacement for my oppo First unit was glitchy and I had a replacement immediately . Crutchfield gets an A +++ again
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Crutchfield customer from Newark, DE on 7/14/2019
Well worth the price. Huge upgrade from my Samsung standard Blu-ray player.
Pros: All features except one drawback.
Cons: The one drawback: remote is not back-lit.
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Crutchfield customer from Comerio, PR on 7/10/2019
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Panasonic UB820 vs. Oppo 103D
Robert from WASILLA, AK on 7/6/2019
I have an Oppo 103D so this machine is compared to my aging Oppo. Picture quality, especially upscaling is superior to the Oppo even with the Oppo's Darbee unit. Some of the sharpness from the Darbee is absent here but the detail on the 820 is still noticeably better. The real surprise is the sound. Much better sound on the 820. Surround sound is clear and very lifelike. CD's sound the way they should rather than bottom heavy as with the Oppo. 3D is fast and effortless in transitioning from the 2D settings and is a great 3D picture. After watching 2 3D films in a row my SONY projector failed to return to 4k upscaling until I turned the 820 off and on again. Then it was fine. If it was a heavier more substantial piece of equipment it would have gotten 5 stars. I am a heavy user and for me, the Panhasonic UB9000 is a better fit.
Pros: Superior picture and sound on both 1080p Plasma and 4k projector.
Cons: Light weight build does not inspire confidence in a heavy (20+ hours per week) user
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