Comparing Panasonic DP-UB820-K and PlayStation 5
Experts recommend Panasonic DP-UB820-K more than PlayStation 5
As of 8 Aug 2022, experts prefer Panasonic DP-UB820-K over PlayStation 5, but both Blu-ray Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Panasonic DP-UB820-K received 6 recommendations: from IndieWire (18 Nov 2021), AnxietyTech (2 Jun 2022) Wirecutter (20 Oct 2021) and 3 others. By contrast, PlayStation 5 received only 3 recommendations from CNET (6 Mar 2022), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) and Fix the Photo.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | IndieWire  | AnxietyTech  | Digital Trends  | Wirecutter  | Crutchfield  | CNET  | The Master Switch  | The Techlounge  | Fix the Photo  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $420 |  Panasonic DP-UB820-K | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 12 | 7 | - | - |
| 11 | - | Check price |  PlayStation 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | 11 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 May 2021 The Master Switch ranked PlayStation 5 as #8 and Panasonic DP-UB820-K as #12
Rank Blu-ray Player ... ... #8 out of 15 PlayStation 5 ... ... #12 out of 15 Panasonic DP-UB820-K ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 18 Nov 2021 IndieWire ranked Panasonic DP-UB820-K as #3
Rank Blu-ray Player ... ... #3 out of 5 Panasonic DP-UB820-K ... ... Source: www.indiewire.com - On 2 Jun 2022
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 10 Panasonic DP-UB820-K This is our top pick when it comes to 4K Blu ray players... ... ... Source: www.anxietytech.com - On 20 Oct 2021 Wirecutter ranked Panasonic DP-UB820-K as #2
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 3 Panasonic DP-UB820-K If you own a Dolby Vision–capable 4K HDR TV... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 9 Feb 2022 Crutchfield ranked Panasonic DP-UB820-K as #1
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 4 Panasonic DP-UB820-K Best high-end 4K Blu-ray player... ... ... Source: www.crutchfield.com - On 1 Jun 2022 The Techlounge ranked Panasonic DP-UB820-K as #7
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Panasonic DP-UB820-K A Great Value For The MoneySource: www.thetechlounge.com - On 6 Mar 2022 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 - Fix the Photo ranked PlayStation 5 as #11
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 11 PlayStation 5 StylishSource: fixthephoto.com
Verdict
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the May rankings, Panasonic DP-UB820-K outranks PlayStation 5. This is not to say that PlayStation 5 is a bad option. Like Panasonic DP-UB820-K, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Panasonic DP-UB820-K 
PlayStation 5 
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | IndieWire | AnxietyTech | Digital Trends | Wirecutter | Crutchfield | CNET | The Master Switch | The Techlounge | Fix the Photo | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $328 |  Sony UBP-X800M2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | - | $420 | Panasonic DP-UB820-K | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 12 | 7 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $198 |  Sony UBP-X700 | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | 7 | 2 |
| 4 | - | $1000 |  Panasonic DP-UB9000 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | 1 | 6 |
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by techuplife.com | 92 |
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Expert reviews [24]
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by T3 | 100 |
| Average score based on 24 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Gadgets 360 | 70 |
Score distribution:
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Panasonic DP-UB820-K is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling blu-ray players and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Samsung UBD-K8500 or Samsung UBD-M8500 .
Panasonic DP-UB820-K is $221.95 more expensive than an average blu-ray player ($198).
