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  • 4K UHD Playback via HDMI
  • HDR10+, Dolby Vision & HLG Compatibility
  • Full HD to Near-4K Upscaling
  • Wi-Fi and Ethernet Network Connectivity
  • 3D Playback
  • Mobile Device Mirroring
  • 7.1-Channel RCA, HDMI Audio Outputs
  • Voice-Controllable via Smart Speakers
  • Dual USB Ports
  • Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x HDMI (Digital Audio)
    • 1x RCA (Analog Audio)
    • 1x TOSLINK Optical (Digital Audio)
    • USB
      • 1x 2.0
      • 1x 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
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About This Product
    Product Name: Panasonic Streaming 4K Blu Ray Player with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Ultra HD Premium Video Playback, Hi-Res Audio, Voice Assist - DP-UB820-K (Black)
    Manufacturer: Panasonic
    Model Number: DP-UB820-K
    Product SKU: B07N3PQM5N
    UPC: 885170334618
    ASIN: B07N3PQM5N
    Brand: Panasonic
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 8.06 x 16.9 x 2.5 Inches
    Item Weight: 5.3 Pounds
    Item model number: DP-UB820-K
    Manufacturer: Panasonic
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    Xbox One S also won't play about 1/3 of the 4k UHD Blu-rays that I own. It just throws an error. Panasonic has no problem with the same discs.
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    This comment always comes up with these high end 4K player deals. There's a lot that benefit a home theater nut with a good sound system and top end flagship TV while an Xbox One S won't push that higher end picture and sound. It's like saying why buy a Ferrari/Lambo when you can get a Porsche or a SUV that can get you to places.
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    Dolby Vision - this is the high selling point
    HCX
    Studio Master Sound
    HLG

    Overall higher bitrate with much better PQ paired with the latest TV technologies. Suppose you want the best PQ. It's a no-brainer.
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    JohnG6518
    12-06-2022 at 02:13 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 02:13 PM.
    Quote from TalentedMitten6659 :
    Is Dolby vision really worth the $200+ premium over the UB420? Or is there another difference that justifies the price?

    I ended up buying an open box 420 for $160 and have been very pleased but I am wondering if maybe I should upgrade. But can't really see Dolby Vision being worth $200+ more.
    It's not. The difference between the DV and HDR 10 is pretty negligible. My buddy worked in the film industry for over 35 years mastering films for big studios like paramount, universal, etc. Asked him to show me the difference on his own studio quality equipment and it wasn't night and day difference at all. A difference yes, but very slight. Save your money.
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    12-06-2022 at 02:44 PM.

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    12-06-2022 at 02:44 PM.
    I'm surprised nobody brought this up yet. If you have a projector especially.. hdr tone mapping is built into the 420 and 820. I have a ps5 and the ub420. These machines are primarily for enthusiasts looking for superior quality. I have the 420 since my 4k projector doesn't support DV.
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    12-06-2022 at 02:50 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 02:50 PM.
    Quote from JohnG6518 :
    It's not. The difference between the DV and HDR 10 is pretty negligible. My buddy worked in the film industry for over 35 years mastering films for big studios like paramount, universal, etc. Asked him to show me the difference on his own studio quality equipment and it wasn't night and day difference at all. A difference yes, but very slight. Save your money.
    I can tell a noticible difference on my OLED playing the same movie on DV and HDR10. I much prefer DV.
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    12-06-2022 at 03:05 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 03:05 PM.
    Quote from jdansk45 :
    Why not just get a Xbox One S? It should be much cheaper now, and it's actually a good Blu-Ray player
    Similar reasons as to why people buy an Xbox One X and don't buy/build a gaming computer that has better gaming graphics and does more things.

    Some like the convenience and/or particular features of a dedicated device.
    Quote from sumthin_gud :
    if you own a premium tv and end up using a basic bluray player or stream only, you kind of wasted your money.
    Exactly! I'd also add even if you own a mid-range TV but have a premium sound system and stream only, you've also wasted your money since the audio bitrate from streaming is nowhere close to that from a disc.
    Quote from TalentedMitten6659 :
    Is Dolby vision really worth the $200+ premium over the UB420? Or is there another difference that justifies the price?

    I ended up buying an open box 420 for $160 and have been very pleased but I am wondering if maybe I should upgrade. But can't really see Dolby Vision being worth $200+ more.
    Nope, keep your 420. It was a great deal and will last you until Panasonic or some other manufacturer comes out with an updated model.
    Quote from eco555 :
    I used this player with an LG OLED C9 65 and see no difference in terms of picture quality between 4K disc and streaming on Apple TV. Not worth the upgrade in my case.
    I like HDTVTest's video for concisely and accurately pointing out what differences you should expect in a comparison across a bunch of different titles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbN00Sm0Bsg

    There are many probably many other videos out there.
    Quote from mobilefan :
    Just an info. This player introduces lip sync delay and I have to add atleast 250ms to get it in sync.
    Are you using eARC? I don't have that problem with my UB820-K, but I'm running it directly into an AVR.
    Quote from DJPlayer :
    I'm surprised nobody brought this up yet. If you have a projector especially.. hdr tone mapping is built into the 420 and 820. I have a ps5 and the ub420. These machines are primarily for enthusiasts looking for superior quality. I have the 420 since my 4k projector doesn't support DV.
    Yes! Not just the tone mapping, but the upscaling for 1080p content from Panny is also considered best in its class by many!
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    12-06-2022 at 03:08 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 03:08 PM.
    Quote from F50NOS :
    Similar reasons as to why people buy an Xbox One X and don't buy/build a gaming computer that has better gaming graphics and does more things.

    Some like the convenience and/or particular features of a dedicated device.

    Exactly! I'd also add even if you own a mid-range TV but have a premium sound system and stream only, you've also wasted your money since the audio bitrate from streaming is nowhere close to that from a disc.

    Nope, keep your 420. It was a great deal and will last you until Panasonic or some other manufacturer comes out with an updated model.

    I like HDTVTest's video for concisely and accurately pointing out what differences you should expect in a comparison across a bunch of different titles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbN00Sm0Bsg

    There are many probably many other videos out there.

    Are you using eARC? I don't have that problem with my UB820-K, but I'm running it directly into an AVR.

    Yes! Not just the tone mapping, but the upscaling for 1080p content from Panny is also considered best in its class by many!

    The AI upscaling from the shield pro is pretty amazing. When projecting on a big screen, it's a HUGE diff.
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    12-06-2022 at 03:13 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 03:13 PM.
    Does this have any benefit compared to the 420 version for Samsung TVs? Mine does not support Dolby vision but has HDR10+
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    12-06-2022 at 03:25 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 03:25 PM.
    Quote from DJPlayer :
    The AI upscaling from the shield pro is pretty amazing. When projecting on a big screen, it's a HUGE diff.
    Ahhh, good to know. I suspect the AI upscaling from Nvidia would actually be the best given how far DLSS/FSR has gotten for video games in the past few years, but unfortunately none of that tech has trickled down into AVRs and BD players yet; one can hope, though!
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    puyo
    12-06-2022 at 04:56 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 04:56 PM.
    To make use of the DV feature of this device, you need to play DOLBY VISION UHD BLU-RAY discs, right?

    DOLBY VISION UHD BLU-RAY list:
    https://www.nextgenhometheater.co...ay-movies/

    So if there is no, or only a few, content you want to watch included in the list, you don't need this device, right?
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    12-06-2022 at 05:08 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 05:08 PM.
    Quote from F50NOS :
    Similar reasons as to why people buy an Xbox One X and don't buy/build a gaming computer that has better gaming graphics and does more things.

    Some like the convenience and/or particular features of a dedicated device.

    Exactly! I'd also add even if you own a mid-range TV but have a premium sound system and stream only, you've also wasted your money since the audio bitrate from streaming is nowhere close to that from a disc.

    Nope, keep your 420. It was a great deal and will last you until Panasonic or some other manufacturer comes out with an updated model.

    I like HDTVTest's video for concisely and accurately pointing out what differences you should expect in a comparison across a bunch of different titles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbN00Sm0Bsg

    There are many probably many other videos out there.

    Are you using eARC? I don't have that problem with my UB820-K, but I'm running it directly into an AVR.

    Yes! Not just the tone mapping, but the upscaling for 1080p content from Panny is also considered best in its class by many!
    Not really, the player is mapped as an input to my Denon receiver. Denon eARC hdmi connects to my 4k projector. I have 3 other inputs (Shield Pro, XBX,HTPC) that doesnt have the sync issue. Only this player introduces the delay even with auto lipsync enabled on Denon.
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    12-06-2022 at 06:15 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 06:15 PM.
    Quote from sumthin_gud :
    if you own a premium tv and end up using a basic bluray player or stream only, you kind of wasted your money.

    To the contrary. There are millions of shows one can stream, yet with a slave disc player, you are limited to what you purchase. Many only watch a movie once, so the investment is extremely steep for that one show. When DVD players came out and DTS was implemented, it was a huge improvement over DD. Then Blu-ray came out with better tech and sound, so all the DVD movies one purchase soon had little to no value. Remember the Oppo players everyone invested in so heavily? Those along with all the Blu-ray movies are now door stops because 4k is out now. Fool me once... Investing in the best panel technology doesn't cost you when the next player tech comes out. If you have money to burn, go for it. Discs make nice tree decorations. But are a bit expensive for one time use. If you're that guy that buys 25 or 30 4k movies and watches each 5x or more, this is for you. I've got a whole stack of DVDs and 1080p Blu-rays that gather dust. I'll take the slight hit on PQ and SQ.
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    12-06-2022 at 06:18 PM.

    Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank JesusFreak

    12-06-2022 at 06:18 PM.
    Quote from puyo :
    To make use of the DV feature of this device, you need to play DOLBY VISION UHD BLU-RAY discs, right?

    DOLBY VISION UHD BLU-RAY list:
    https://www.nextgenhometheater.co...ay-movies/

    So if there is no, or only a few, content you want to watch included in the list, you don't need this device, right?

    I personally own about 100 4k discs with DV. To each their own, I suppose.
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    12-06-2022 at 06:21 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 06:21 PM.
    Quote from Alucard400 :
    This comment always comes up with these high end 4K player deals. There's a lot that benefit a home theater nut with a good sound system and top end flagship TV while an Xbox One S won't push that higher end picture and sound. It's like saying why buy a Ferrari/Lambo when you can get a Porsche or a SUV that can get you to places.

    I feel qualified to answer as I bought this back in November, and have disconnected my Xbox to make room for it. The difference is negligible on my LG OLED C1. They say that the Panasonic is better with color replication, but I haven't seen anything noticeably different. Having said that, I have yet to really tweak my TV or the Panasonic, but I suspect that unless I had both players playing side-by-side, I can't notice a much more improved viewing experience. That, and I haven't been able to play my CoD since I've unplugged the Xbox.
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    12-06-2022 at 06:21 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 06:21 PM.
    Quote from JohnG6518 :
    It's not. The difference between the DV and HDR 10 is pretty negligible. My buddy worked in the film industry for over 35 years mastering films for big studios like paramount, universal, etc. Asked him to show me the difference on his own studio quality equipment and it wasn't night and day difference at all. A difference yes, but very slight. Save your money.

    A sample of one is not a trend.

    DV FTW.
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    12-06-2022 at 06:23 PM.
    12-06-2022 at 06:23 PM.
    Quote from TXGoat :
    I feel qualified to answer as I bought this back in November, and have disconnected my Xbox to make room for it. The difference is negligible on my LG OLED C1. They say that the Panasonic is better with color replication, but I haven't seen anything noticeably different. Having said that, I have yet to really tweak my TV or the Panasonic, but I suspect that unless I had both players playing side-by-side, I can't notice a much more improved viewing experience. That, and I haven't been able to play my CoD since I've unplugged the Xbox.

    Make sure you make all the proper settings to get the most out of the panny. The 820 is arguably the 2nd best mass market player available today, only surpassed by its more expensive cousin the 9000. But you do need to activate the right settings for your setup.
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