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Both are great players and have tons of apps. The 9500 (2017 model) will recognize HDR UHD disks on its own. However, it will not play 3D bluray. The 8500 (2016 model) doesn't autocorrect for format, however it WILL play 3D Bluray movies.
The Samsung ubd-k8500 UHD Blu-Ray player was last years model (first generation). The new ubd-m9500 is an upgraded Samsung UHD Blu-Ray player. Includes basic led display on front of player, a USB 3.0 input on the right side of unit, and 2 way Bluetooth for private listening on Bluetooth headphones, and for connection to other devices. Also supports 4K playback on U tube and Netflix streaming apps, plus several other streaming apps available.
The difference is better quality of picture and sound plus the new apps it comes with. The only thing I wish it had 3D.
Very similar. One is this year and one is last year model. 9500 has improved ease of use by automatically recognizing when an HDR UHD DVD is being used.