Customer Ratings & Reviews

Yes, the player makes a difference. If you have a nice OLED TV and a top-line soundbar or AVR system, you'll want more than an Xbox/PS5 to take advantage of Dolby Vision and uncompressed HD codecs.

Good for the price works very well would recommend it.

Initial impressions are excellent. Picture quality and sound are great. If you are considering a new disc player, be sure to do an online search and read the reviews for this unit. Aside from all the features (see the reviews, it's a long list), I was pleased by how quiet the unit is. My old Samsung player made a lot of noise with some discs but this unit is very quiet.

Was having problems with my LG UP970 after 8 years and wanted to get a new 4K player. It was between this and the Sony X800M2, so I purchased both to see if I could tell the difference in image quality. I turned on the HDR tone mapping on the Panasonic to standard and set it to OLED. After looking at both playing an HDR10 movie, it appeared the Panasonic looked brighter, and had more pop to the presentation, but I wanted to know if it was placebo because of the price and reviews. I had a friend hookup one of the players without me looking at it being setup, then played the same scene from the movie. I was able to correctly identify the Panasonic and returned the X800M2. TV used in testing was LG C1.

I was lucky enough to get an Oppo UDP-203 a few years ago before they stopped manufacturing them (and the price was reasonable), so when I needed another UHD BluRay player I had high expectations. This Panasonic player is no Oppo, but it’s a good player. I’ve had one 4K disc (Spider Man: Far From Home) that wouldn’t play initially (the player reported it as “unauthorized” I think?), but after removing it and playing a bit of another disc, the Spider Man movie played as it should. Setup and the menu system is a little strange but ultimately understandable. I won’t be using the player to stream, but it has the basic apps: Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and then an assortment of others I’ve never heard of. The “app market” section looks kind of limited. More importantly for me: I’ve been pleased by the output of the player. It’s played every 4k disc I’ve put in so far (eventually), and the output is great. I haven’t played DVDs yet so I don’t know how well the upscaling works, but the unit is meeting my expectations so far. It’s no Oppo in terms of build quality, ruggedness, and refinement, but it’s doing the job I need it to.

The UB820 is the best 4K player for most people. The UB9000 is better overall, especially if you need analog outputs, but I don't think the premium chassis is worth the additional cost. The UB820 looks great and feature wise with HDR, HDR10+ and the HDR Optimiser is fantastic. Works well with CEC on my TV. It has a few knocks against it. 1. The power cord fits horribly, I thought my unit was broken, but the power cord just doesn't fit. I had to steal the power cord from my Sega Dreamcast of all things (and it fit beautifully). 2. The remote is meh, with the "Up" button too close to the Netflix button, leading to accidental button presses. Do yourself a favor and buy a replica UB9000 remote for it. Works perfectly without programming. And 3. Perhaps the most frustrating. If you have to stop watching a movie and turn off the player, when you return to it, the player will not recognize that a disk is in the drive. You need to open the disk tray and then close it to get it to read. A real annoyance. Fortunately the image quality is so good that I can look past these flaws, but it is so close to perfection.

Pros: - Incredible playback image quality - Options and presets a plenty to help tune your image and get the most out of your HDR TV - Upscaling is fantastic - USB drive playback can handle lossless 4K Cons: - Very laggy app interface - Network playback hampered by a low bandwidth ethernet. - Cheap feeling build quality (nitpicking) I am beyond impressed with this player and it's image quality. If you want the best player for your physical media and don't want to spend $1000, this will do you wonders and punches well above it's price class with insanely good image processing. Seriously, you don't know what you're missing if you stick to Xbox or PS5 for UHD playback. The options available to tune your image feel limitless and allows you to get the most out of your HDR TV and make HDR content look even better than they usually would. The biggest drawback I can think of is the network playback. Panasonic made it possible to stream in media of any format hosted on a server, yet didn't give it gigabit ethernet for the proper bandwidth needed to playback lossless. It would've been the perfect (albeit not the prettiest) network player as the image processing and upscaling present for disk playback also apply to the media you're streaming.

So far product is working great. Compliments my sony a95l really well

Love this player. It has been the best 4k player I have used. It blows away the top of the line Samsung 4k player from a few years ago. The HDR setting is pretty amazing on changing brightness of HDR in 4K. In fact it was so good, that once it started to mess up after 3 years of heavy use. I just traded it in for a new one and just paid for a new 4 year protection plan. I mean I work 40+ hrs a week, but I watch movies every night after work and on weekends so it's got used a lot. The only downside is the price 500$ is a lot. But that picture is amazing.

As an avid home theater enthusiast, I’ve always sought the pinnacle of audio-visual equipment to enhance my viewing and listening experience. The Panasonic DP-UB820-K Blu-Ray Player has been a symphony of technology that harmonizes perfectly with my setup. Visual Performance: The 4K Ultra HD playback is nothing short of a visual masterpiece. The colors are vibrant, the contrasts deep, and the clarity is so lifelike it feels like I can reach out and touch the characters on screen. The support for Dolby Vision ensures that I’m experiencing movies just as the director intended, with every detail meticulously presented1. Audio Excellence: But it’s the high-resolution audio that truly sets this player apart for me. As someone who can discern the subtlest nuances in sound, the 7.1 channel output connected to my home audio system is a revelation. The player supports a wide range of audio formats, and the soundstage is expansive, with each note and whisper rendered in crystal clear definition1. Build and Connectivity: The build quality is robust, with a sleek black finish that looks elegant in my entertainment center. The Wi-Fi connectivity is reliable, streaming content without a hitch, and the twin HDMI outputs ensure that audio and video signals are transmitted without interference1. User Experience: Navigating the interface is intuitive, and I appreciate the smart capabilities that allow me to access my favorite streaming services directly from the player. It’s a seamless experience from start to finish, whether I’m watching the latest 4K movie release or indulging in a classic CD from my collection1. Daily Enjoyment: Every day, I look forward to the immersive experience this Blu-Ray player provides. It’s not just about watching a movie or listening to music; it’s about being enveloped in a sensory experience that transports me away from the mundane. Final Thoughts: The Panasonic DP-UB820-K is a testament to the brand’s commitment to quality. It’s a cornerstone of my home theater system, and I can’t imagine my daily routine without the exceptional entertainment it provides. Recommendation: Unreservedly Yes For those who appreciate the finer details in their audio-visual experiences, the Panasonic DP-UB820-K Blu-Ray Player is a must-have. It’s an investment in quality that pays dividends every time you press play.

i have the oppo udp203 blu ray player and sony xbr65x930e tv both have the firmware upgrade for dolby vision my problem is the dolby vision low latency mode for the tv which is not full specification dolby which sony never bother to mention in the end oppo and sony was not a good fit picture was too dark the panasonic is excellent it does much better job of dolby vision and does a much better job of tone mapping and you have the option of turning off the dolby vision on the panasonic which a great option if your tv can't handle full specification dolby vision with the panasonic i get a great hdr10 and dolby vision picture and its hdr10+ ready

Why can’t a $400 DVD player remember where I stopped a dvd? Got to search all over again to get back to your stopping point. Why doesn’t the home screen come on when you power up? Very annoying. My last $90 Sony Blu-ray player would at least resume playing after stopping or powering off player. I got to admit it does have a great picture. I just don’t think it’s worth the price. I expected more for being a “high end” player. This is not the Oppo alternative unfortunately.

Very Good Player. It does what it says does good. The only thing I don’t like is that whenever you stop viewing a Disc and try to come back and view again , it takes you to the beginning of the movie. Not sure if that is the player or the Disc itself. A little on the expensive side.

HDR Blue Rays look fantastic. Upscales standard DVDs to near Blue Ray quality. Decodes HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision. Firmware updates over WiFi. Options on this player are well thought out. You can send video and sound through one HDMI, or split them for separate receiver TV inputs.

A major upgrade from the Sony x800. 4K blu ray discs load quickly and the presentation is next level. I was amazed with the difference in clarity and motion, along with the sound quality making this one amazing package. Streaming options are limited, however I use an Apple TV for that. If you’re into physical media, this is the ideal player to get.

Amazing quality, worth the purchase especially using the Dolby Vision.

Picked up the Panasonic DP-UB820-K to round out my home theater setup, and it delivered exactly what I was hoping for. It plays everything I throw at it, whether it’s a 4K disc with Dolby Vision or an old Blu-ray I’ve watched a hundred times. The picture quality is crystal clear and the audio support is top-notch, especially if you're running a 7.1 setup. Menus are snappy, build quality feels solid, and the upscaling is impressive. It’s one of those rare products that quietly does everything right without needing constant tweaks or updates. If you’re serious about physical media or just want the best playback quality for your collection, this is hands down the best Blu-ray player on the market. It just works, and it works really well.

Wow! What a huge upgrade from my previous movie players. I used to have to resort to my PS5 and Xbox Series X to play my 4K blu rays. This completely changed the game for me though. It really brings out the sharpest picture to my Samsung television and once I connected my soundbar to this player, it was game over. Can't ever go back to a video game console to play my 4K blu rays.

It's a pretty nice player. Had the old OPPO BDP103 and loved it for it's build quality and features but no 4k. Missed on the BDP203 so settled for this. Stuff on the internet said wait for Dolby Video but got that on first software update... yay! Super easy to install and got my first Dolby Video blue ray... well worth it. Loads reasonably fast and video is great! Plus it has HDR10+ so it's all covered. Not built like the OPPO... very light and plasticy but it's what's inside that counts. Very happy with my purchase. Works well with LG OLED and has the 10 bit video setting to match it which other Panasonic units seem to lack.

For me it's the best uhd 4k blu ray player i ever bought. It has some great features that the other blu ray players don't have like oled. It makes my 4k blu ray and regular dvd movies look awesome. I am 1000 percent very satisfied with it.