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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
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
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6
3
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1
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12
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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.
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Curious to see this month's entire Blu-ray Players ranking? It's here

About our ranking methodology

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
    ... ... ...
  • 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
    ... ... ...
  • 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
    ... ... ...
  • 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.
    ... ... ...
  • 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
    ... ... ...

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.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Sony UBP-X700 is mentioned by key experts in Nov 2024, while LG UBK90 is not.
Rank Change Price Blu-ray Player
TechRadar
Fix the Photo
Wirecutter
The Master Switch
What Hi-Fi
IndieWire
CNET
Digital Trends
The Techlounge
Crutchfield
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.
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12
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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.
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2
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7
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4
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2
1
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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.
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7
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6
3
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1
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4
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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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [6]

71
Total 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
70
LG UBK90 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player Reviewed
The LG UBK90 is a basic Ultra HD Blu-ray player that offers support for Dolby Vision encoded content from both discs and streaming services. While lacking some features found in other players at its price point, it offers solid performance and a minimalistic design.
+ pros
  • 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.
- cons
  • 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.
LG UBK90 Review
The LG UBK90 is a solid UHD Blu-ray player that performs well with quality discs and offers good value for money. However, it lacks some audio options available on higher-priced players and has limited settings available.
+ pros
  • Excellent performance with quality discs
  • Good value for money
  • Good support for older AV receivers
- cons
  • Limited settings available
Show all 6 reviews

Expert reviews [12]

88
Total 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:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
82
Sony UBP-X700 review: More 4K HDR Blu-ray goodness for less money
The Sony UBP-X700 is a top-performing 4K Blu-ray player that offers both disc media and streaming at a reasonable price. With the promise of future compatibility with Dolby Vision discs and a solid performance, it is a great option for those looking for a versatile and high-quality player.
+ pros
  • 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.
- cons
  • 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.
100
Sony UBP-X700 review
The Sony UBP-X700 is an affordable 4K Blu-ray player that delivers a five-star performance with its naturalistic and subtle picture quality. It supports Dolby Vision HDR and all surround-sound formats, making it a fantastic player for watching 4K discs.
+ pros
  • 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.
- cons
  • 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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