Experts recommend Panasonic UB820 more than PlayStation 5
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Panasonic UB820 over PlayStation 5, but both Blu-ray Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Panasonic UB820 received 6 recommendations: from Wirecutter (26 Apr 2024), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) IndieWire (18 Nov 2021) and 3 others. By contrast, PlayStation 5 received only 3 recommendations from Fix the Photo (29 Dec 2024), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) and CNET (16 Dec 2023).
| 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 |
| 10 | - | Check price |  PlayStation 5 The PlayStation 5 is a next-generation gaming console that offers impressive picture and audio quality, fast and reliable connectivity options, a customizable and intuitive user interface, and a range of additional features that enhance the overall user experience. | - | 11 | - | 8 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 May 2021 The Master Switch ranked PlayStation 5 as #8 and Panasonic UB820 as #12
Rank Blu-ray Player ... ... #8 out of 15 PlayStation 5 ... ... #12 out of 15 Panasonic UB820 ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 26 Apr 2024 Wirecutter ranked Panasonic UB820 as #1
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 3 Panasonic UB820 The best 4K HDR player... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 18 Nov 2021 IndieWire ranked Panasonic UB820 as #3
Rank Blu-ray Player ... ... #3 out of 5 Panasonic UB820 ... ... Source: www.indiewire.com - On 23 Mar 2024 Digital Trends ranked Panasonic UB820 as #3
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Panasonic UB820 The best Blu-ray player for HDR... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 7 Jan 2023 The Techlounge ranked Panasonic UB820 as #7
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Panasonic UB820 A Great Value For The MoneySource: www.thetechlounge.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Crutchfield ranked Panasonic UB820 as #1
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 4 Panasonic UB820 Best high-end 4K Blu-ray player... ... ... Source: www.crutchfield.com - On 29 Dec 2024 Fix the Photo ranked PlayStation 5 as #11
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 11 PlayStation 5 StylishSource: fixthephoto.com - On 16 Dec 2023 CNET ranked PlayStation 5 as #4
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 4 PlayStation 5 Best PlayStation for Blu-ray moviesSource: www.cnet.com
After counting and adding up the 65 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Panasonic UB820 outranks PlayStation 5. This is not to say that PlayStation 5 is a bad option. Like Panasonic UB820, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Panasonic UB820 outranks PlayStation 5 by 9 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Jan 2025, Panasonic UB820 is more critically acclaimed than PlayStation 5.
| 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 [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by 7Review | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [29]
Total expert reviews: 29
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by T3 | 100 |
| Average score based on 29 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Gadgets 360 | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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