Experts prefer LG UBK90 over Sony UBP-X800
On 5 Apr 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 68 Blu-ray Player expert endorsements .
Currently, LG UBK90 received 1 endorsement from The Master Switch (3 May 2021). Meanwhile, Sony UBP-X800 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | Digital Trends  | CNET  | Crutchfield  | Wirecutter  | The Master Switch  | What Hi-Fi  | IndieWire  | TopTenReviews  | The Techlounge  | Fix the Photo  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | N/A | $247 |  LG UBK90 The LG UBK90 Blu-ray player offers excellent picture and audio quality, HDR support, multi-channel audio output, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, and support for popular disc formats and additional features such as streaming services and USB playback. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $114 |  Sony UBP-X800 The Sony UBP-X800 Blu-ray Player has received positive reviews for its impressive picture quality, audio performance, connectivity options, user-friendly interface, disc compatibility, and additional features, making it highly recommended for a variety of use cases. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 May 2021 The Master Switch ranked LG UBK90 as #1
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 15 LG UBK90 Best Overall Blu-ray Player... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com
LG UBK90 
Sony UBP-X800 Customers like LG UBK90 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Sony UBP-X800
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
LG UBK90, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sony UBP-X800.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling blu-ray player receives a consumer score of 8.1 (great). Both LG UBK90 and Sony UBP-X800 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
| LG UBK90 | |
| Sony UBP-X800 | |
| Median best-selling Blu-ray Player |
In comparison:
8.1 Great
|
Sony UBP-X800 is more popular than LG UBK90
It's fairly safe to say that Sony UBP-X800 is a more popular blu-ray player than LG UBK90, based on its 4,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for LG UBK90 and Sony UBP-X800 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sony UBP-X800M2 | $315 |
In comparison:
 8.7 Great
| 5 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Sony UBP-X700 | $209 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| 5 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Panasonic DP-UB420 | $248 | 2 expert recommendations | ||
 | LG UBK80 | $225 |
In comparison:
8.2 Great
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | Digital Trends | CNET | Crutchfield | Wirecutter | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | IndieWire | TopTenReviews | The Techlounge | Fix the Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $430 |  Panasonic UB820 The Panasonic UB820 is a highly recommended Blu-ray player with exceptional picture quality, good audio capabilities, a variety of connectivity options, and additional features like streaming services and voice control. | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | 12 | - | 3 | 2 | 7 | - |
| 2 | - | $209 |  Sony UBP-X700 The Sony UBP-X700 is a highly rated and versatile 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player that offers excellent upscaling, HDR support, multi-format disc playback, and a range of connectivity options and streaming services. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | 7 |
| 3 | - | $315 |  Sony UBP-X800M2 The Sony UBP-X800M2 is a high-quality Blu-ray player that delivers exceptional picture and audio quality, with excellent HDR support, multi-channel audio output, and versatile connectivity options. | 2 | - |
- | - | 7 | - | 4 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | +1 | Check price |  XBox Series X The Xbox Series X is a top-notch gaming console with excellent picture and audio quality, smooth gameplay, and a comprehensive range of connectivity options, making it a great choice for gamers and entertainment enthusiasts. | 4 | 3 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 6 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by reviewsmonkey.com | 95 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 71 |
| Lowest score by GadgetGuy | 32 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [17]
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au | 72 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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LG UBK90 is a popular option in the middle of the blu-ray players price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling blu-ray players and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Panasonic DP-UB420 or LG UP875 .
LG UBK90 price is roughly the same as the price of an average blu-ray player ($246.99).
Sony UBP-X800 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling blu-ray players and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony BDP-S1500 or Sony BDPS1500 .
Sony UBP-X800 is $51.01 more expensive than the average blu-ray player ($246.99).
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