Panasonic DP-UB420 vs Sony BDP-S1700U
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Choosing between the Panasonic DP-UB420 and Sony BDP-S1700U? Both compete in the Disc Player segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Sony BDP-S1700U leads in value, form factor, room fit.
The Sony BDP-S1700U holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Panasonic DP-UB420 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Player Type | UHD_BLURAY | BLURAY |
| Max Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| Video Upscaling | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | |
| 3D Support | Yes | No |
| Audio Decoders | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X | Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
| Audio Output | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| SACD Playback | No | No |
| Disc Types | CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, UHD BD | CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0a | 1.4 |
| Optical Out | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Out | No | Yes |
| 7.1 Analog Out | No | No |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming Services | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Hulu, VUDU, Crackle, Pandora |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Power Draw | 29W | 8.5W |
Key Differences
- Max Resolution: Panasonic DP-UB420 at 4K vs Sony BDP-S1700U at 1080p
- HDR Formats: Panasonic DP-UB420 at HDR10, HDR10+, HLG vs Sony BDP-S1700U at
- Power Draw: Panasonic DP-UB420 at 29W vs Sony BDP-S1700U at 8.5W
- HDMI Outputs: Panasonic DP-UB420 at 2 vs Sony BDP-S1700U at 1
- HDMI Version: Panasonic DP-UB420 at 2.0a vs Sony BDP-S1700U at 1.4
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Sony BDP-S1700U if you want:
- + better power draw
