Experts recommend Sony UBP-X700 more than LG UBK90
As of 7 Nov 2024, experts prefer Sony UBP-X700 over LG UBK90, but both Blu-ray Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony UBP-X700 received 5 recommendations: from TechRadar (28 Oct 2024), Fix the Photo (28 Oct 2024) The Master Switch (3 May 2021) and 2 others. By contrast, LG UBK90 received only 1 recommendation from The Master Switch (3 May 2021).
Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | TechRadar | Fix the Photo | Wirecutter | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | IndieWire | CNET | Digital Trends | The Techlounge | Crutchfield |
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3 | +1 | $158 | 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. | 2 | 7 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
12 | N/A | Check price | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 May 2021 The Master Switch ranked LG UBK90 as #1 and Sony UBP-X700 as #6
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 15 LG UBK90 Best Overall Blu-ray Player... ... ... #6 out of 15 Sony UBP-X700 Perfect for 4K Dolby Vision... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 28 Oct 2024 TechRadar ranked Sony UBP-X700 as #2
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Sony UBP-X700 The best cheaper 4K Blu-ray player... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 28 Oct 2024 Fix the Photo ranked Sony UBP-X700 as #7
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 11 Sony UBP-X700 Easy to use remote... ... ... Source: fixthephoto.com - On 23 Jul 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony UBP-X700 as #3
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Sony UBP-X700 A brilliant 4K Blu-ray player that rivals the Panasonic in top spot.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 16 Dec 2023 CNET ranked Sony UBP-X700 as #1
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 4 Sony UBP-X700 Best Dolby Vision 4K Blu-ray player... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com
After counting and adding up the 65 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Sony UBP-X700 outranks LG UBK90. This is not to say that LG UBK90 is a bad option. Like Sony UBP-X700, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | TechRadar | Fix the Photo | Wirecutter | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | IndieWire | CNET | Digital Trends | The Techlounge | Crutchfield |
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1 | - | $398 | 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. | - | - | 1 | 12 | - | 3 | - | 3 | 7 | 1 |
2 | - | $228 | 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 | - | 2 | 1 | - |
3 | +1 | $158 | 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. | 2 | 7 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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. | 6 | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - |
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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:
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0-20 |
- Support for Dolby Vision encoded content from both discs and streaming services.
- Minimalistic design that looks good under most televisions.
- Lightning fast loading times for both discs and apps.
- Good scaling quality for 1080p Blu-ray discs.
- Automatically detects Dolby Vision-encoded content from discs.
- Excellent image quality for both HDR10 and Dolby Vision content.
- Consistently good sound quality with excellent dynamic range and dialogue intelligibility.
- No support for HDR-to-SDR conversion or SACD playback.
- No analog audio outputs.
- Netflix app outputs everything as Dolby Vision, even for SDR content.
- Lacks tone mapping functionality.
- Price is higher than some competitors with more features.
- Excellent performance with quality discs
- Good value for money
- Good support for older AV receivers
- Limited settings available
Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 3
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 12 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by High-Def Digest | 80 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- Solid performance at a reasonable price.
- Offers both disc media and streaming capabilities.
- Will work with Dolby Vision-encoded discs after a software update later this year.
- Top-notch picture quality.
- Fast loading times for streaming apps, particularly Netflix.
- Lacks a display on the front panel.
- DVD upscaling not as good as some other players.
- X800 model offers only marginal improvements for a higher price.
- Affordable price point for a 4K Blu-ray player with Dolby Vision HDR support.
- Naturalistic and subtle picture quality that balances vivid colors with realistic hues.
- Clear and engaging sound with support for all surround-sound formats and hi-res audio files.
- Supports 4K HDR streaming on popular apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
- Twin HDMI outputs and USB port for versatile connectivity options.
- Sound lacks the same level of heft and punch as more expensive models.
- Remote control is small and plastic.
- Only supports single band 2.4GHz wi-fi, while more expensive models support dual band 5GHz.
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