Neither Samsung UBD-K8500 nor Samsung UBD-M8500 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 65 Blu-ray Player expert endorsements , however neither Samsung UBD-K8500 nor Samsung UBD-M8500 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Blu-ray Player received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Panasonic UB820 or other critically acclaimed Blu-ray Players of this month.
For reference, Panasonic UB820 received 6 endorsements this month, from Wirecutter (26 Apr 2024), The Master Switch (3 May 2021) IndieWire (18 Nov 2021) and 3 others.
| 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 |
| N/A | N/A | $300 |  Samsung UBD-K8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $399 |  Samsung UBD-M8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Samsung UBD-K8500 nor Samsung UBD-M8500 were recommended by key experts who publish Blu-ray Players recommendations.
| 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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