Customer Ratings & Reviews

Got this as a birthday gift to myself; if you're looking for a premium stepup from a standard blu ray player and are willing to put down the money

This is the fourth Blu-ray player I've bought in the past 18 months. So far, it functions perfectly, providing a clear picture and quality sound with an easy to handle remote (something not all Blu-ray players have). Hopefully, it will outlast and outshine its competitors.

The Panasonic Blu-Ray is awesome. I can play my DVD's as well as Blu-Ray's. I can play CD's as well on it but since I have a separate CD player I don't require it for that purpose. I am getting great picture quality from everything that I play on it.

I know physical media is falling out of favor in brick and mortar stores (ahem Best Buy) but I still love discs. This Panny is probably the benchmark unit these days, and for all the problems I had with an LG 4k player this UB820 is spot-on perfect. No disc playback issues, primarily with those finicky 4k discs. Amazing picture and sound....

great dvd upscaling, no issues with openbox unit so far

After several months with this player, I can confidently say that this solid player. I have zero complaints! Of all the discs I've played on this player (over 50 different blu-rays), I had only one issue. That issue was with Tenet. I'm almost certain it's a disc issue as every other 4K Blu-Ray (and 1080p Blue-Ray) looks fantastic. The tone mapping feature on this player and the upscaling is some of the best. Honestly, after buying this, I have a newfound appreciation for higher-end disc players.

Great player! 4K discs look amazing on screen and Dolby Vision takes it to the next level.

I prefer the Panasonic DP-UB820 over the Sony UBP-X700 for playing discs because it seems like the HDR colors and blacks are slightly better, and the DVD and Blu-ray upscaling is excellent. It has tons of video settings, which is great. Of the major streaming apps, only Netflix and Amazon are available. The Sony unit is smaller and supports playing back more file formats from USB or disc, but I still prefer the Panasonic for discs. Use a Shield for streaming and files

Worth the price if you want Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos when streaming from Netflix Or Amazon. Only player I know that can get both DV and Atmos at the same time. Also it can adjust the HDR settings for your display whether Projector or 1080pp TV when you play 4K UHD source or any source for that matter

Great alternative to Oppo 203. Build quality is a bit flimsy and remote feels cheap. Video quality, however, is stellar.

I purchased this as a step up (??) from my current Sony x800m2. The Panasonic is a good player, but definitely didn’t live up to the hype. While the various HDR settings might appeal to some, they are unnecessary if you have a modern mid to high end TV. None of them made the picture “better”, but rather just simply different. And that very well may appeal to some. In terms of audio, the Panasonic lacked the depth and detail of the Sony. Soundtracks seemed muddled and dull, and gave me the impression that an engaging audio experience was not on the priority list for the designers. If you decide to purchase, make sure you put it in a cabinet - disc spin was loud and noticeable. As for talk of the Sony occasionally skipping/locking up during playback - clean your discs! The Panasonic did the exact same thing with a less-than-clean disc. Bottom line, if you’re new to the game, this player should be on your short list. But if you already have the Sony (x700 or x800) or comparable, you will not be getting your money’s worth by upgrading to the 820. It’s certainly not worthy of 5 stars, but it would also be completely unfair to only give it 3. Regardless, I will be sticking with my Sony.

Superior picture, can display HDR and Dolby Vision, quality is equal or better than Oppo, especially with the HDR Enhancer, highly recommended

This player has played every disc I've thrown at it. 4K disc's play perfectly, Blu-ray, DVD, music CD's, you name it. Also includes a USB port so you can play videos from your phone or digital camera. If you have a 4K TV that supports Dolby Vision, this is a player for you since it can handle Dolby Vision as well. Very few 4K players have this option. Also includes a few apps such as YouTube and Netflix, which actually operate pretty smoothly. I've not encountered any problems with this player but have heard from others that some Lionsgate 4K movies may glitch when Dolby Vision is enabled, so Panasonic may release a firmware update in the future to resolve this. Very happy with this purchase over all. Highly recommend.

The picture quality produced by this player is great. If you own a non-HDR TV or a projector, then it is a must-own player due to its HDR processing. For those like me with a great HDR TV, I chose not to activate the HDR processing, since it took away some of the great brightness.

This is the nest 4k blu ray player that I have ever owned. The upscaling and 4k picture quality is top notch. Glad i got this one.

This is the best 4k UHD player on the market hands down. Everything I play on my samsung q900r looks great. The Panasonic dp ub9000 has the same video processing, but adds audio processing similar to what oppo has done. If you aren't using an AV receiver/processor then the ub9000 makes sense. If you have an AV receiver/processor, then stick with the UB820 as it will save you $500. Built quality is good and menu system is pretty straightforward. If you want or need the best video quality available look no further.

Bought this as an open box in “good” condition. Player was in excellent shape. No scratches anywhere on the player. Watched numerous disks on it and no problems. So far I do not have any regrets.

Came when promised. Easy to set up, great picture! Happy with our purchase

This was plug and play to use. Quality of blu ray upscaling is great and 4K blu rays look awesome.

The clarity this 4k blu ray player displays is fantastic. It does a great job of upsacling non 4k content aswell