PANASONIC DP-UB820 4K Blu-Ray Player | Best Player of 2018?

[@therealshanelee]

*DOLBY VISION IS NOW AVAILABLE VIA FIRMWARE UPDATE*

[@Renerator]

I just got my UB 820 and love it. Regarding Dolby Vision... while setting up my ub 820 I was advised that the latest firmware update was available. I did he update and that was that. I saw that you has posted that the Dolby Vision update was now available. I called Panasonic USA and they advised that the Dolby Vision update was not available yet. The person I spoke to seemed pretty clueless so I thought I’d ask you for your take on the update. Can you tell me how to find the update?

[@waymonfrench2077]

Why have Dolby vision when Panasonic tvs doesn't

[@therealshanelee]

They’ll sell more players if they cover as many formats as possible.

[@waymonfrench2077]

@@therealshanelee thanks spare change, one last thing what's your thoughts on sony a9f oled tv compared to other oleds

[@waymonfrench2077]

Oh and what's your favorite oled tv ..keep up the good work I check out your videos all the time to get good ideas and enjoy your reviews

[@appleritz6]

I'm so relieved that you reviewed this player. I've been waiting to hear somebody review it for a while.

[@bamlin52]

I love Panasonic 4k players . I have one, premium at the time . It's been great and still is. Great review. Thank you.

[@anthonyzinna4936]

Hey man, thank so much for the stellar review! I was trying to find out if this player had a disc information readout while you're watching your 4K Blu-ray and other formats. I like to be able to check to make sure the audio track is outputting correctly. So once again I appreciate it!

[@brandoncortez666]

As always great video. You are one of the few tech reviewers who takes time to make the video look professional. As a Lumix employee thanks for using the GH5👍🏼.

[@therealshanelee]

Thanks. That means a lot!

[@MaZEEZaM]

Thats why I subscribed even though this is the first video I have seen of his

[@CorruptionDee]

Awesome video. With all the ridiculous price gouging going on with the Oppo, I’m happy that Panasonic stepped up with a premium option for those who desire it. $500 is reasonable for the performance and feature set.

[@musicman8270]

OPPO was cheap at the price, great server (one terabyte HD all you need) and even makes a decent preamp, and the pic is amazing,and the line outs meant I could keep the old receiver, however its nice to know Panny stepped up,my OPPO won't last forever (listening to ARC on it now).

[@lazygamer45]

I just got mine and it does a great job removing film grain on regular blu rays. My Best Buy employee discount brought the price down to under $350 with a 4 year protection.

[@danijelb.3384]

Nice. I'm getting mine next week.

[@Revolver1981]

What option in the settings gets rid of film grain? I'm getting mines delivered in a couple of days.

[@RobertNES816]

These players are awesome! The UI isn't as polished as other brands BUT it's very easy to use, pretty responsive and My GOD the picture and audio is amazing!

[@paulconway384]

Just a shame it's a flimsy piece of plastic. The 9000 looks better!

[@bluemoth1879]

This unit is starting to get popular. Great review. 👍👍

[@DarynKirscht]

The 4K player is great, but my favorite part is your poster in the background. #BvS

[@nixxhimself]

It’s mid December 2020 now and this player is still the best player you can buy for physical media. You could get the ub9000 at double the price but the picture quality and abilities are identical (aside from I think some audio outputs). It doesn’t do media from USB as well as the Sony’s but I would choose this every time because the image quality is just absolutely the best out there ESPECIALLY the scaling of DVD or 1080p to 4k and any 4K content somehow looks better then any other player I’ve had. If you’re watching/reading this and it’s dec2020/jan2021 and you’re looking for a player this is the one you want

[@add-on1488]

Panasonic DP-UB820EGK - Panasonic DP-UB824EGK which one?

[@FCCENM]

Absolutely love your videos. I'm building my home theater and you and Youthman have essential advice. Thanks.

[@mystickid1]

Are there any audio sound quality differences for MOVIES between the Panasonic UB820 and other UHD bluray players? Do all UHD bluray players have the same audio quality for 4k movies?

[@joblo1978]

After this video, the 9000 seemed the best choice. Loving it.

[@Davethreshold]

THANK YOU for this! I looked all over for a couple hours on the net, and finally found one at a Magnolia in Downers Grove, IL. These things are in HIGH demand! I just updated my firmware, on it now with a new Epson 4050 PJ. (embarrassed) I have to update an HDMI cord or something to get it to play HDR. LOL You had a lot to do with my decision, when I saw those tremendous menus that you demonstrated. :-)

[@JAK1ROT]

Thorough review as always 👍

[@marty48]

That BvS poster in the background tells me this is a man of good taste and deserves to be trusted.

[@MrSandman993]

Thanks for the good advice...After your videos on the Sony and the two Panasonic models, the 820 and the 9000, I went directly to the Value Electronics site and purchased the 820. It looks like the most bang for the $. It was a great deal and went smoothly. Thanks again...

[@therealshanelee]

Awesome! Enjoy it.

[@mcsun2628]

Thanks for the review i picked this up to go with my q9fn

[@magarciaz20]

How do you like it? Have you had any other 4k player with the Q9 to compare it to?

[@iansteventon4221]

Just ordered this today, replaced my 3rd ubx800! Ticks all the boxes, hopefully it will support dolby vision /atmos on the netflix app as my b7 is having issues with streaming dolby vision. Ill be revisiting this review many times me thinks, looks a bit daunting all the options. Great video as always Shane.

[@MaZEEZaM]

the update for Dolby Vision has been released :)

[@iansteventon4221]

@@MaZEEZaM Yeh, I'm having issues with DOLBY Vision on netflix, it forces everything in dolby vision. My tvs dolby vision netflix is poor also on the b7. A great player, I can work around the problems by viewing dolby vision on the ub820 and all of the other content via tvs app.

[@MaZEEZaM]

@@iansteventon4221 hmm, a bit of an annoying workaround.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Ian how are you liking this player? I'm going to grab it.

[@jessemorales146]

Great video! Thanks for the review. I know I’m late to the party, but this player is great! And it plays Dolby Vision great!

[@andym1162]

the 820 is a great player, super picture, using it with Sony 500es 4K projector and the image is awesome, sound is also very good going through a 901 pioneer av. I was going to wait for the 9000 but I don't need any apps or the extra audio side of the player, (buy hi res CD player for that) other than that there the same, oh and half the price, which is a bonus.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

This may be the player I get even tho it is now mid 2019 I may wait a little longer and go with there newest who knows but great video as always

[@danielfilip1284]

This is the one I will get. paying $500 extra for their top of the line UB9000 just to get a better map toning for projectors is not worth the investment for me.

[@phillipgant3436]

Recently purchased this unit going to pair it with a Samsung QN900B which does not support dolby vision, should i turn off dolby vision on the 4k bluray player or leave it on. Any help would be great ? Thanks.. Phil

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Great video as always buddy loved the review

[@richy10vtec52]

what's your thoughts on how the ub820 compares to ub9000's AUDIO?

[@CraicHouseAnimations]

Got one of these a few weeks ago. Great review and setup tips👍

[@wilmanholguin724]

Craic House Animations Hi, have you tried an MKV or MTS files to seenif plays those files at 24P if it does I'll buy the player if not I'll keep my Sony ubp-x800

[@SithLord9366]

Would you still recommend picking up this player or is the better ones out there now

[@Jake-im8eq]

Does it freeze? Just returned my Sony and looking for one that never freezes

[@txmoney]

I'm so glad I got my Oppo UDP-203 a few months before the sad announcement by Oppo. The price was worth it.

[@therealshanelee]

I'll be keeping both.

[@Squishmallows24]

txmoney how much was the oppo when it was released?

[@bonedaddy33]

I love my Oppo 203, absolutely the best player.

[@Antphoneigh]

What a rad intro!!

[@therealshanelee]

Hey Thanks! Someone noticed 👍👍😁

[@wcodaz]

Player is great. Got mine from best buy.

[@kevinrobertbrown2351]

Shane great review 👌 I was going to buy this player, but decided to go for the new LG UBK 90 which you reviewed not so long back..best thing about the New LG player it's Dolby Vision out of the box. Shame Panasonic has not given the 820 Dolby Vision outta the box too..but none the less a great player from Panasonic..and I have there UB 900 4K UHD Bluray which is a great player still too.😁

[@kevinmccarthy8894]

I have been watching reviews for better part of today for 4K Blue Ray Players. Your presentation style is professional class, helped me make decision. Grateful! Kev

[@rmyAddison]

Good review !! I have 2 Oppo 203's, love them, but the Panny is a good choice now. Things I love about the Oppo; the Dolby Vision update works with Sony, upscaling of non 4K discs is excellent and the "zoom" feature, don't like top/bottom bars (does the UB820 "zoom" if you want fill the screen?)

[@thewedge4745]

Thanks for the review .

[@brunodajin5571]

Hello from Paris France, dearest Shane... Do you think the sound output is better on this machine than on the Sony UBPX800M2? Thanks for your precious answer and keep up the good work! B.

[@savanpanchal451]

Love your video. I have same player and using sony 285ES 4k projector on 130 inch screen - what do you select as an option under setting and display type? Any particular settings in general that work well with sony 4k projector?

[@boricua0077]

Just got this player last week my model was made in July 2019 BTW awesome review also any recommendations on best setting besides the default settings

[@colaboytje]

Ofcourse the hdr optimiser didn't work on Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision has different processing than hdr.

[@NotAnotherSatchFan]

I have the X700 but I kinda want those HDR Optimizers!

[@thiwang3450]

Hey mate, considering this video was done a few years ago can I please know if you have made any changes from this to your current settings?

[@kermitt1959]

Hey important question, should i connect my dolby atmos soundbat to the back of the dvd player or my earc imput on my lg OLED

[@lold6130]

If your funds permit I'd buy the Panasonic DP-UB9000. The build quality is exceptional & has THX. A superb player that will be good for years.

[@stephendevore9362]

Good Video. I like options in the players. This is the best next to OPPO. Straight forward. 😎

[@coloniellizardt4191]

Panasonic will one day be the new king of 4K Blu-ray players. 😀

[@stephenhowarth173]

ColonielLizardT4 doubt it 😞

[@MrMuyee]

Hey Shane, nice catching up with you . Ur watch buddy from BB.

[@dlp323]

cant wait for HDR10+ on deadpool 2

[@jdubdoubleu]

Its not that good looking of a movie in 4k hdr. Try thor ragnarok.

[@insanelook]

Here is my question, I do own the UB900 from Panasonic, only problem is that it lacks the HDR and DV, so after a few researches and seeing your 3 years old video, what would be nowadays the ultimate choice for a Premium player knowing that I am a fan of 3D blu-rays, 4k, and would need evthing like HDR and DV. Evthing would be plugued to my Yamaha AV receiver with HDMI btw, so top quality sound. SO UB820 or UB9000 ? Or is there is a new one coming to the market I'd wait for, whatever the brand, or is Panasonic the top leader that really has evthing ? Thanks for the help. PS : I do have the LG 65" E6V TV.

[@chrisb2g]

thanks for the walkthrough

[@capnsnaxx]

I'm considering getting this 4k player. I think you have sold me.

[@moveezy5591]

Think I might be getting this player I'm tired of my sony ubp-x800 freezing all the time my second 1and its still doing it

[@jayjustgames1725]

Hey Mo, did u end up getting this.4k player?? How do you like it if so?? I ended up upgrading my 900e to the Z9F. Looking for a 4k dolby vision player.

[@moveezy5591]

@@jayjustgames1725 yes I got it and its great no problems with it no freezing and great picture

[@nickdinatae3431]

Great player got it for 399

[@therealshanelee]

Nice 👍

[@duncangrixti181]

Great review, can you tell me how good is netflix streaming on this player? Is it great with hdr10+ and dolby atmos sound? Tia :)

[@MyFireVideos]

Shane thanks for the video. I ended up getting the player. I had my TV professionally calibrated by Value Electronics and I don't want the settings on the player to undermind their great work. Is there a way to just pass the image through the player and let the TV worry about all the color?

[@therealshanelee]

Don't touch the players settings you'll be fine.

[@MyFireVideos]

@@therealshanelee so just all the factory default settings?

[@frazy1984]

Hi, if I play movies via usb will the video processing of the player come into effect, or it's limited to movies played via bluray disc. I appreciate your help. Thanks

[@MichaelGreco]

Sorry for another question! I'm a little confused about the seven Channel output, wouldn't you just use Hdmi? Along these lines even if you have a 4K Dolby Vision receiver would you still suggest doing a separate audio out for the best audio/video? Thanks!!

[@garretts431]

For a 5.1.2 soundbar...should i leave the 7.1 audio reformatting on or off??

[@methlokaijufan9729]

The colors are dull and washed out when I turn the HDR on . Why is this happening ? Panasonic DP-UB420 connected to a Philips 436M6 hdr monitor . Can someone please help me ?

[@geoffyates2249]

Good video. Thanks. may have missed your comments about playback noise. Is it a quiet player?

[@therealshanelee]

Yes it's quiet.

[@Burgergio]

It’s funny how Panasonic has no problem selling their players in the US, but won’t do the same with their TVs 😢

[@DamageInc-nx9gu]

If anybody’s interested Best Buy is now selling this model online. I just received it last Friday.

[@wooster1173]

The glossy finish of the 820 was a no-go for me, so I bought the UB9000, which looks much better. I know that this choice is not based on inner quality, but as I will most probably keep it during about 10 years, I don’t want to see something I don’t like in my home theater.

[@Trojan0304]

JVC rep suggested to turn off HDR optimizer when using JVC frame adapt & select display - projector

[@therealshanelee]

Yes

[@David-xc5pg]

Mine isn’t noisy either; however when it’s super quiet can hear very faint, slight clicking sound every so often, with multiple blu rays

[@fadetoblack.-]

1st . Great video my man.

[@davethestalker]

I have no sound coming from CD, BD 4k audio is fine. I see nothing in the manual for this specifically. HDMI is the only output I’m using.

[@Hect0r89]

Dang that cost just as much as a xbox one x and they both play 4K movies thats's awesome man keep up the awesome videos

[@fpmip]

But the Xbox One X (and S) does not show colours correctly. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGKvpWdpYp6fo7s

[@BABYGODZILLA2009]

In the US this is $499, in Aussie this is 598AUD = 432USD. Anyways, amazing player, the newest update as off today is version 1.47. Hope this answers most questions.

[@stevebriggs4057]

Would this player put sound out to a Sonos Beam as I have no sound on Blu-ray with my Sony player as it wont transcode DTS to Dolby Digital 5.1 which is the requirement of the Beam?

[@davethestalker]

I’m wondering how this ($400 now) compares to the SONY 1100ES ($500 now) for playing music, BluRay audio, Atmos Music, and most importantly 2 channel music via RCA outputs?

[@johnnycastle1044]

Can be connected to other speakers via bluetooth?

[@therealshanelee]

No

[@darthdank1993]

Can you compare with the ub900 4k hdr movies?

[@TheHolidayStore]

This is what I would like to see, putting dolby vision aside

[@tarunprakashsingh]

Whats the issue with projector with len and screen 2.40:1? I didn’t understand. As i am planning on getting this player

[@felixr.7282]

How often do companies release new blu ray players? I’m considering this unit but it’s been out for a few years. Should I wait for a potential new model?

[@petersonfamily6223]

Wondering the same thing. Tried the Sony 800M2 but it keeps locking up and looking for something else.

[@PaulPavloPablo]

Thanks what I'm also wondering.

[@svenkrause1844]

Hello, which picture quality is better panasonic 820 or oppo 203? Thanks from Germany

[@unknowntosociety01]

OPPO 203 with the 820 as it's runnerup

[@MrCrankyxt]

Dolby Update is Available and 2+ new apps. Came out Tuesday 8.21.2018

[@Renerator]

I just got my UB 820. About Dolby Vision... Panasonic USA says the Dolby Vision firmware update is not available yet. I did an update out of the box. I haven’t checked to see if there is a DV setting now. Can you tell me where to find the DV update?

[@soundguy71.]

I'm getting the panasonic!!! What setting should I use on my epson 4050 projector?

[@grahamwing7278]

What about hi res audio cd’s 💁‍♂️

[@musicman8270]

Seen HDR10 andits awesome, really. Believe its on the new Avengers 4k edition (2012)

[@integra8502]

So Which Picture settings are we supposed to use ??, the TV's or the Player''s ??

[@iansteventon4221]

Best player on the market 👍

[@add-on1488]

Panasonic DP-UB820EGK - Panasonic DP-UB824EGK which one?

[@MichaelGreco]

Thanks for the rear! Was the Alexa update not available at the time of this review? I'm curious to see how that works because it seems like a pretty unique feature on a Blu-ray player

[@therealshanelee]

You have to register the player online. I have to return the player that's why I didn't show it.

[@MichaelGreco]

@@therealshanelee thanks so much for taking the time to reply! Do you happen to know if you could say somewhat complex things like Fast Forward 5 minutes like you can digitally on a Fire TV?

[@XAC-mo3dn]

Could you do a comparison video with the Oppo 203.

[@TheHolidayStore]

what about the sound? I've been looking at the ub900 for audio, is this comparable?

[@iansteventon4221]

Yeh, the audio.

[@brianeivanitski2907]

When you go through the system for settings. You need to go a little slower. You go entirely to fast.

[@1Aquadon]

thanks Shane!

[@Trojan0304]

Use with my JVC 2000 projector so like can select projector mode. JVC rep , Chris told me to turn off HDR optimizer since JVC firmware 3.5 is frame adapt HDR. Still have my Oppo modified for flicks from United Kingdom, region B. Upscale blurays to 4K nice

[@victorignacioflorescariman1551]

Que reproductor de bluray 4k hdr me recomiendas LG, Sony, Samsung o oppo

[@Quito77]

Hi @SpareChange! I'm hoping if you could throw me a hint with this. I recently bought this 4K Blu-ray player and connected the device to my Panasonic TC-43FX500L TV, which is available to Latin America. I did all the settings, and it looks fine when reproducing 4K UHD discs. However, I tried to reproduce HDR video content on Netflix (from the device), but the color got inverted (only blacks and whites). I freaked out and believed it was a defect within the new 4K player; nevertheless, I read on the owner's manual that when the unit is connected to a TV that doesn't support HDCP2.2, it may not be possible to view Netflix (I'm still able to see Netlfix in the sense there are no black screens or error messages). The troubleshooting guide suggests to change HDCP output setting to HDCP1.4 Limit and what happened is that HDR video content changed to HD (not HDR). Do you think my TV doesn't support HDCP2.2? I'm not sure if this has to do with the factory settings, but it seems the problem is with HDR video content from Netflix. Also, the plan I have for Netflix is the one that includes Ultra HD when this is available, and I'm using the appropriate HDMI cable from Fusion4K, so my guess is with the 4K TV compatibility. Thank you!

[@kevinbeverlysr]

Great video I've just received mine see where it's been out for a while but so far truly enjoying it beautiful picture but on some of ur settings you really went to fast to try to keep up in the future can you please slow it down so all can get ur great information note not complaining in a bad way hope u understand that thxs again

[@dmarable79]

Some people said that it doesn't support DV? It says Dolby Vision right on the box

[@sbgokal]

Hey great vid. Just wanted to know that in terms of pic quality which of the 2 are better: the Panasonic 820 or the Pioneer lx500? I'll be using it with a projector. Grateful. Thanks

[@therealshanelee]

820

[@sbgokal]

Thanks for your prompt reply

[@mattyslicks]

Is this player much better than the sony ubp800m2?

[@DarinBuss]

Good video I’m interested in that player. Have you tried the Cambridge cxhd yet that looks good to it might have the anmorphic mode your looking for

[@therealshanelee]

Yes it's basically an Oppo. Brings nothing new to the table that I'd need.

[@DarinBuss]

SpareChange ok just checking

[@markjayw666]

Question. Running Marantz AV7703 preamp. TV Samsung 65 Q90. Unless I turn Dolby vision to on, Atmos will not show up on Netflix atmos supported movies. HDR shows up, but my 4k subscription the 4k movie section does not. My Apple TV4k will show everything and my preamp will show Atmos even though I am running 5.2 only. Any help appreciated.

[@godhand6510]

I just want a 4k player that does Netflix atmos

[@jayedg9591]

usb??? for output to computer to transfer C/D's to 5 TB computer drive???

[@jasonbirch6589]

Just purchased. Your hdmi hookup? If my receiver is hooked up to arc on tv, would you just run one hdmi cable from 4k player to receiver, or one cable to tv then audio hdmi to receiver?

[@3184Patrick]

depends on what your receiver will process. if it is a newer unit with 4k passthrough and dolby vision hdr+ etc etc then yes hook up straight to receiver then from receiver to tv. if like me you have an older receiver then you will want to go hdmi video out on the player to tv and audio out on player to your receiver for full 7.1 and the best tv picture.