Experts recommend Sony UBP-X800M2 more than Panasonic DP-UB420
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony UBP-X800M2 over Panasonic DP-UB420, but both Blu-ray Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony UBP-X800M2 received 5 recommendations: from Fix the Photo (29 Dec 2024), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) IndieWire (18 Nov 2021) and 2 others. By contrast, Panasonic DP-UB420 received only 2 recommendations from Wirecutter (26 Apr 2024) and 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $298 |  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 | - |
| 11 | - | $248 |  Panasonic DP-UB420 | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 May 2021 The Master Switch ranked Panasonic DP-UB420 as #4 and Sony UBP-X800M2 as #7
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 15 Panasonic DP-UB420 A Great Player for Listening to Music... ... ... #7 out of 15 Sony UBP-X800M2 Best of the Rest... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 26 Apr 2024 Wirecutter ranked Panasonic DP-UB420 as #2
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 3 Panasonic DP-UB420 If you don’t need Dolby Vision support... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 29 Dec 2024 Fix the Photo ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #2
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Sony UBP-X800M2 Virtually Silent... ... ... Source: fixthephoto.com - On 18 Nov 2021 IndieWire ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #4
Rank Blu-ray Player ... ... #4 out of 5 Sony UBP-X800M2 ... ... Source: www.indiewire.com - On 23 Mar 2024 Digital Trends ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #2
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Sony UBP-X800M2 The best Blu-ray player for music... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 7 Jan 2023 The Techlounge ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #1
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 7 Sony UBP-X800M2 Amazing Video And Audio In One... ... ... Source: www.thetechlounge.com
After counting and adding up the 65 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony UBP-X800M2 outranks Panasonic DP-UB420. This is not to say that Panasonic DP-UB420 is a bad option. Like Sony UBP-X800M2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony UBP-X800M2 outranks Panasonic DP-UB420 by 9 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Jan 2025, Sony UBP-X800M2 is more critically acclaimed than Panasonic DP-UB420.
| 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 | - | $386 |  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 | - | $298 | 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 | - | $200 |  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 | - | 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 [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Trusted Reviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Premium home entertainment enjoy high-dynamic range playback in three 4K/HDR formats HDR10+, HDR10 and hybrid log-gamma (hog)
- Panasonic HCX Processor (Hollywood Cinema experience) delivers powerful, precise Chroma and HDR processing for beyond-dazzling color and detail in your 4K/HDR content
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From Seller:
- Bring the theater home: See the unrivaled visual clarity and detail of 4K UHD Blu-ray while watching your favorite content from the comfort of home
- Smart Functionality: With fast, stable built-in Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly access your favorite streaming apps and services including Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime & various others.
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