Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

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

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

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...

The UB820 is a fantastic player—great value for the price. The audio and video output are top-notch, delivering a truly cinematic experience. Setup was easy, and everything just works flawlessly. No complaints, no regrets—highly recommended!"

I've got the Oppo 203 in my theater. This Panasonic DP-UB820 is the family room 4k player. I would have no qualms about switching them, letting either feed my 4K OLED 65" or my 4K Sony projector (and 120" screen). I don't know about you, but I'm no longer willing to buy fragile, short-lifespan electronics that struggle to get to the end of the disc without some problem. I also want a full suite of features that enable me to address special situations re: video or audio formats. The Panasonic DP-UB820 is not as heavy as the previous king of 4K disc players, lacking the full metal chassis/case that OPPO provides. But, then, OPPO withdrew from the marketplace. With the introduction of this Panasonic DP-UB820 no one makes a better feeling or better designed player. It solved recurring problems I had with other, less expensive brands unable to negotiate those layer transitions at the movie halfway point. (Sometimes it was as simple as a fingerprint smudge in the wrong place.) This is a robust mechanism. Color is brilliant, contrast is accurate and natural, and detail is jaw dropping. If you feel a need to modify a 4k Disc's HDR to match your TVs limitations, Panasonic let's you do that, reliably and repeatedly. The Panasonic DP-UB820 leaves you with the impression that it will run reliably for years, and that it will be supported by Panasonic if new video and audio codecs are released. This is a premium 4K/Blu-ray/DVD player that has no peer in 2018.

I bought the Sony UBP-X700/M. I returned it and bought this Panasonic player. Oh boy, the amount of features and setting are great. This player doesn't have many streaming apps but I have a Roku and a apple 4k tv for that. My 4k Blu Ray movies have never looked this good. I have a tv that can show HDR 10, HDR 10 plus and Dolby vision. So can this player. It's a nice match with my tv. The adjustments on the settings you can make to HDR 10 movies is simply awesome.

Easy to setup and plays Blu-ray’s nice and quietly.

I don't really see how the picture is that much better than any other player but I don't have them side by side to compare to and I'm limited to what my TV can do. The machine is a little slow but I think all of the good ones are. It performs flawlessly for everything I've asked it to do and I kind of wanted one that had a display on it. I'm satisfied

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

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.

What separates this player from LG and Sony's offerings is the HDR tone mapping (known as HDR Optimizer) this player performs. In effect, the player tries to adjust its output depending on how the disc you are watching has been mastered, to ensure that the dynamic range remains within the boundaries of what your particular TV can actually display. This results in less blown out details on discs coded with nit ranges beyond your TV (think Mad Max: Fury Road) and a picture that's more palatable for most. It's pricey for sure, but if you watch a lot of HDR10 content it may be well worth the investment. Keep an eye out for open box deals, as that may be the best path forward if you want to enjoy this player's advanced features without totally breaking the bank. Beyond that, this player supports Dolby Vision (the holy grail of HDR picture quality today) and every major audio standard you can think of. Definitely a premium feeling machine, even though the software interface does look/feel a bit dated now in 2021.

Great picture. Easy to set up. Audio options. 2 HDMI I would recommend.

Works as stated, ease menu to use. Graphics engine is excellent

I picked up the UB-820 mainly to rescue my huge DVD collection, and it’s been worth every penny. On my OLED, TV old discs that used to look soft through my PS5 now come through almost razor-sharp—Panasonic’s processor cleans up noise and adds detail without that artificial “soap-opera” vibe. HDR tone-mapping on Blu-ray and 4K discs is excellent too, but the real surprise is seeing a 20-year-old movie look almost HD. Setup was simple (HDMI straight to the TV, bitstream audio to my receiver), and the menus are quick. My PS5 is fine for casual playback, but for dedicated movie nights this deck wins: quieter, better picture, and no system updates getting in the way. If you still spin discs—especially DVDs—this player’s upscaling alone justifies the upgrade.

This player is fantastic! Quiet and sturdy build. Love the automatic Dolby Vision switching

I went with this unit over the Sony x800m2 due to the auto-detection of Dolby Vision. It’s a great unit. 4K discs boot up fairly quickly and even standard Blu-ray Discs look really good. The only issue I’ve had is when it comes to playing movies distributed by Warner Bros. When I put in ‘Joker’ 4K or any of Christoper Nolan’s films, a “control” pop-up appears and the only way to get rid of it is to unplug the polarized, power-cable and then plug it back in. I purchased the GSP, so I’m hoping another unit will not have this issue. Otherwise, I’ll just have to wait for a firmware update from Panasonic. And when it comes to cleaning the unit, I would use a micro-fiber cloth, as a paper towel will scratch the top plastic of the chassis.

The Panasonic ub820 is the best bang for buck 4K player on the market. I purchased this player to replace my PS5 which was very noisy during movies and didn't offer Dolby Vision support. The ub820 is dead silent and has performed flawlessly.

If you are looking for the best of the best on the market right now, look no further. The picture this player provided is simply stunning. Nothing out there can touch the tone mapping the 820 provides. Don’t pay inflated prices for an Oppo-203 when this player is actually better. This is the triumphant high-end A/V component comeback for Panasonic and is worth every penny of the asking price. This IS the best of the best. Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Superior 2020 mapping...this is future proof. Do you and your home theater a favor and get this...right now. You won’t regret it. The highest of recommendations.

High quality 4k Blu-Ray player. Upconverts 1080p to 4k, flawlessly. Great picture quality, has built in Apps, but they a little slow. Lots of settings for your TV, from TV's that are OLED, down to projectors. Awesome user interface.