Advice on upgrading UHD player? (DPUB820K) - Blu-ray Forum

mike667 · 08-26-2021, 02:27 PM

Hi,

Would greatly appreciate any input/advice. My TV is the Sony Oled. Right now I currently have a Samsung M8500 player. I am debating on getting the Panasonic DPUB820K or the Sony Player?

What would you recommend and would there be a big picture upgrade going from the Samsung to the Sony or Panasonic? I am leaning towards the Panasonic. But just curious if there would be a big picture upgrade by going that route?

Thanks

unberechenbar · 08-26-2021, 09:36 PM

The Panasonic UB820 is pretty highly regarded for its tone mapping capabilities. I don't think you can go wrong by upgrading to it. It looks like your Samsung player doesn't support Dolby Vision so you should notice a difference on discs with Dolby Vision.

mike667 · 08-26-2021, 09:48 PM

Thank you.
I also have an Xbox one X. Would the Panasonic still be an improvement over that as well?

unberechenbar · 08-26-2021, 10:00 PM

Definitely. The Xbox One X is also lacking in Dolby Vision support.

mike667 · 08-26-2021, 10:02 PM

Perfect! So it sounds like I got the blu ray player situation sorted out and will get the Panasonic!
Thanks!

unberechenbar · 08-26-2021, 10:22 PM

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

08-26-2021, 02:27 PM	#1
mike667 Member Member since:Jun 2011	Advice on upgrading UHD player? (DPUB820K) Hi, Would greatly appreciate any input/advice. My TV is the Sony Oled. Right now I currently have a Samsung M8500 player. I am debating on getting the Panasonic DPUB820K or the Sony Player? What would you recommend and would there be a big picture upgrade going from the Samsung to the Sony or Panasonic? I am leaning towards the Panasonic. But just curious if there would be a big picture upgrade by going that route? Thanks

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08-26-2021, 09:36 PM	#2
unberechenbar Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:May 2021 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:350 Blu-ray collection:350 Blu-ray reviews: 343 Trading Score:3	The Panasonic UB820 is pretty highly regarded for its tone mapping capabilities. I don't think you can go wrong by upgrading to it. It looks like your Samsung player doesn't support Dolby Vision so you should notice a difference on discs with Dolby Vision.

08-26-2021, 09:48 PM	#3
mike667 Member Member since:Jun 2011	Thank you. I also have an Xbox one X. Would the Panasonic still be an improvement over that as well?

08-26-2021, 10:00 PM	#4
unberechenbar Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:May 2021 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:350 Blu-ray collection:350 Blu-ray reviews: 343 Trading Score:3	Definitely. The Xbox One X is also lacking in Dolby Vision support.

08-26-2021, 10:02 PM	#5
mike667 Member Member since:Jun 2011	Perfect! So it sounds like I got the blu ray player situation sorted out and will get the Panasonic! Thanks!

08-26-2021, 10:22 PM	#6
unberechenbar Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:May 2021 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:350 Blu-ray collection:350 Blu-ray reviews: 343 Trading Score:3	You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

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