Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Blu-ray Player vs Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray Player

Buy the DP-UB9000 if you want the best picture and sound Panasonic makes in a disc player: a rigid chassis, a tuned analog audio stage, and THX certification. Buy the DP-UB820 if you want the same HDR formats and HCX upscaling for far less bulk and money. Both handle HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and 4K upscaling well. Owners praise the UB820's picture and call its plastic top and sides cheap; the UB9000 is the step up for a serious theater.

• Choose the DP-UB9000 if you are building a dedicated theater and want reference build, balanced XLR audio outputs and THX certification.
• Choose the DP-UB820 if you want the same HDR formats and upscaling in a compact player that fits a normal shelf.