Consumer Score
In comparison:
8.7
Great
Experts recommend Sony UBP-X800M2 more than Panasonic UB820EB
As of 5 Apr 2024, experts prefer Sony UBP-X800M2 over Panasonic UB820EB, but both Blu-ray Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony UBP-X800M2 received 5 recommendations: from Digital Trends (23 Mar 2024), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) IndieWire (18 Nov 2021) and 2 others. By contrast, Panasonic UB820EB received only 1 recommendation from What Hi-Fi (14 Mar 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | Digital Trends  | CNET  | Crutchfield  | Wirecutter  | The Master Switch  | What Hi-Fi  | IndieWire  | TopTenReviews  | The Techlounge  | Fix the Photo  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $315 |  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 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | N/A | Check price |  Panasonic UB820EB | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Mar 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Panasonic UB820EB as #1
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment #1 out of 5 Panasonic UB820EB As an all-rounder,this is the best 4K Blu-ray player we've seen at the money.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.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 3 May 2021 The Master Switch ranked Sony UBP-X800M2 as #7
Rank Blu-ray Player Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 15 Sony UBP-X800M2 Best of the Rest... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.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 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 - On 25 Mar 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
After counting and adding up the 68 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Sony UBP-X800M2 outranks Panasonic UB820EB. This is not to say that Panasonic UB820EB is a bad option. Like Sony UBP-X800M2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Where to buy?
Panasonic UB820EB 
Sony UBP-X800M2 
As can be seen below, Sony UBP-X800M2 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Panasonic UB820EB is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blu-ray Player | Digital Trends | CNET | Crutchfield | Wirecutter | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | IndieWire | TopTenReviews | The Techlounge | Fix the Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $430 |  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. | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | 12 | - | 3 | 2 | 7 | - |
| 2 | - | $209 |  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. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | 7 |
| 3 | - | $315 | 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 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 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. | 4 | 3 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 6 | - | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Panasonic UB820EB.
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
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Score distribution:
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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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SONY UBP-X800M2 4K Blu-ray Player Review & Setup | Sony's Best!
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 5025232878819
Model Numbers: UB820EB, UB820EBK
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0027242913752, 0635341451725, 4548736086258, 4548736086265
UPC Numbers: 027242913752, 635341451725
Model Numbers: UBPX800M2
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Sony UBP-X800M2 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling blu-ray players and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as LG UBKM9 or OPPO BDP-103 .
Sony UBP-X800M2 is $67.96 more expensive than an average blu-ray player ($246.99).
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