Sony UBP-X700 4K Blu-ray Player vs Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Blu-ray Player

The Panasonic DP-UB9000 is the better player for a serious home theater: it adds HDR10+, a THX-certified HCX processor, twin HDMI outputs and a 192-kHz/32-bit DAC in a 7.8 kg chassis. The Sony UBP-X700U is the simpler, smaller choice that still covers 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision, SA-CD and high-res audio, and it is the sensible pick for a normal TV setup. Owners of the Panasonic praise the build and picture processing; the Sony is widely liked for easy setup and broad disc support.

• Choose the Sony UBP-X700U if you want a compact, easy 4K player for a single HDMI run to your TV and you play SA-CD or high-res audio files.
• Choose the Panasonic DP-UB9000 if you have a projector or high-end display and an AV receiver, and you want HDR10+, twin HDMI and reference-grade processing.