Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this to go with my OLED. It has everything you can ask for in a player. I picked this one because it is Dolby Vision capable, it has all the HDRs. I really like how you can set it to the type of tv you have and it adjust the signal output accordingly. All the different adjustable setting and the resulting picture quality really sets it apart. I also like how the HCX processor cleans up the non DV HDR and makes this content look spectacular.

Excellent 4k player. Video quality is better than the Sony 800M2. Also excellent up conversion of DVDs and Blu ray disks.

Overall I'm quite pleased with the player itself. It has great video and audio options and the image is great. My one takeaway, which is a minor gripe and could be fixed with another remote is that the Up directional button is right below the Netflix button so I press the netflix button accidentally sometimes. Minor gripe, I know. The UI isn't great but the player has tons of customization and really, the image quality makes up for the remote button placement issue.

Probably the best upgrade I’ve ever made. Completely worth the extra hundreds if you want the best picture imaginable for your 4k n Blu-ray discs. If you ever felt like your lower tier 4k player softens up the picture especially when up scaling Blu-ray’s then you should definitely think about upgrading to Panasonic.

For context, I have the 2018 LG E8 65 inch display, which I had accompanied by the top end lg player at the time, "pk90", I believe. I really wasn't happy with the player in the long run, especially after seeing the difference in store. I bought the player on the spot and since, my enjoyment has been more than what I expected. Simply the best upgrade I could've given myself. All my 1080p bluray and usb drive content looks AMAZING. The most impressive upscaling I've seen, 1080 usually looks bad but not at all with this player. 10/10 would recommend.

Its 4k dolby vision player enough said. Auto hdr is nice. Streaming apps are limited which is fine. Works flawless.

I used to use my Xbox or PS5 as a 4k Blu-ray player, but this really does provide a better picture and sound experience, which makes sense because this is an actual dedicated player. It supports both HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. It's nice being able to adjust the pictures setting, something you really can't do when using a console. Amazing 4k player.

Main-blowing 4K upscaling of Blu-Ray & DVD! The picture is crisp and smooth! Major upgrade from the Sony UBP-X800.

My previous 4K player was a Sony which froze often while watching 4K blurays. I bought this based on various reviews and recommendations as a replacement. So far, this player blows the Sony away. I've watched a dozen or so discs already with no freezing and the picture quality is amazing. I haven't compared the picture quality side by side with the Sony but the Panasonic seems better.

This puts all other streaming devices to ahame! Its powerful, fast and easy to use! It took only a few minutes to set up! I own 2 and have purchased 3 for family members!! I LOVE IT!! Im going to buy one for my office tv.

This unit was easy to install, basically up and running within 10 minutes. The menus are intuitive and deep as you want or you can just use the easy setup feature and quickly follow the prompts. The picture with 4K disks is first class without stuttering or artifacts, and upscaling of Blu-ray near flawless. It’s a visible improvements over streaming because a player can supply your receiver or TV with far more data than your Internet or cable provider can. Although you’ll see the difference where it’s really noticeable is the audio!! For reasons unknown all streaming services compress the audio channels and we miss out on the movie theater experience. Using a Blu-ray or 4K disk allows you to hear it the way it was recorded; this might not be as important if you’re watching it on a computer screen with little pc speakers but for anyone with a home entertainment system it’s a must. 4K audio is massive and this Panasonic unit delivers! Grab it on sale and it’s a steal and worth every cent!

After oppo left the marketplace, this Panasonic stepped in as the must have player. After owning this player for over 6 months, i haven't had any glitches or problems. It's been rock solid, and the hdr optimizer is a game changer for those with lower nit tv sets. It does everything well except for as a streaming device. Leave that for a roku or apple tv. As a standalone player with Dolby vision, this is as good as it gets.

Great Picture Quality, dolby vision support works well with my Hisense Television. My only complaint is the slightly cheap drive mechanism, I would expect more at this price point. I came from an old Oppo BDP-93, so this thing had some image capability shoes to fill. Happy to report that gamble was not in vain. The Panasonic HCX chip is incredible, a must for 4K HDR panel owners. It's too bad this is ultimately a dying practice, as the discs image quality is vastly superior to any streaming service, running comparable resolutions and color palettes.

I would ALMOST give this UHD (4K) Blu-ray player a 5-star. It plays VERY smoothly, has a good menu system with options for optimum settings. I have yet to explore all the options. I really like the Dolby Vision option with the constantly updating metadata refreshing (versus static metadata). Panasonic did what virtually every eother DVD deck (not OPPO) does at similar price and lower- NO back-lit remote ! C’mon Panny ! I mean, for about a $450, player, you could squeeze in a $8. light!

Absolutely the best UHD 4K player for the money. I had the Sony UHD-700 and replaced it with the Panasonic. I have the LG OLED and a higher end Yahama AVR. The picture quality is just phenomenal! Along with the sound for my home theater is a big improvement. If you have invested the money for a higher quality home theater set up, you need the player! it does make a difference, and I never right reviews. Cons: The remote and user interface for set up looks like it was left in the early 90's. But I use a Logtech remote setup for my system anyway.

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.

I have owned several 4k players - this has been by far my favorite. Excellent picture and sound playback, very good build quality, automatically recognizes Dolby Vision content and adjusts automatically (some others do not). It is more expensive, but a great player. Even better if you catch it on sale like I did.

amazing picture! 4k is so much better than 1080p. dolby vision kicks pq to a higher level. sound? my 4 height speakers suddenly came to life compared to just streaming it via internet (netflix, disney, amazon prime video, etc). if you want unlimited quality performance - picture and sound, you got to have a 4k uhd player. 4k uhd discs do not use data compression whatsoever. the dp-ub820 did not disappoint. and the price is quite within reach. $-wise this model is imho a better alternative compared to the next model of panny 4k player which is $1000!

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...

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.