Panasonic DP-UB820 vs Sony UBP-X700U
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Choosing between the Panasonic DP-UB820 and Sony UBP-X700U? 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 UBP-X700U leads in value, form factor, room fit.
The Sony UBP-X700U holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Panasonic DP-UB820 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 | UHD_BLURAY |
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Video Upscaling | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| 3D Support | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Decoders | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Audio Output | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| SACD Playback | No | Yes |
| 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-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, UHD BD, SACD |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0a | 2.0a |
| Optical Out | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Out | No | Yes |
| 7.1 Analog Out | Yes | No |
| USB Ports | 2 | 1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming Services | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Hulu, VUDU, Spotify, Pandora |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Power Draw | 31W | 15W |
Key Differences
- HDR Formats: Panasonic DP-UB820 at HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG vs Sony UBP-X700U at HDR10, Dolby Vision
- Power Draw: Panasonic DP-UB820 at 31W vs Sony UBP-X700U at 15W
- USB Ports: Panasonic DP-UB820 at 2 vs Sony UBP-X700U at 1
- SACD Playback: Panasonic DP-UB820 at No vs Sony UBP-X700U at Yes
- Disc Types: Panasonic DP-UB820 at 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 vs Sony UBP-X700U at CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, UHD BD, SACD
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Sony UBP-X700U if you want:
- + better power draw
