Does the UB820 support Dolby Vision and HDR10+?

Yes. It plays HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG content, so it covers the main HDR formats on UHD discs.

Can I use it with an older AV receiver?

Yes. A dedicated HDMI audio output and 7.1-channel analog outputs let you send audio separately from video, which suits receivers without 4K HDR passthrough.

Does it play 3D Blu-ray discs?

Yes. It supports 3D playback on a compatible display, along with standard Blu-ray and DVD discs.

What is the difference from the DP-UB420?

The UB820 adds Dolby Vision support, 7.1-channel analog outputs and a second HDMI audio output; the UB420 lacks those audio connections.

Can I stream files from a USB drive?

Yes. Two USB ports accept thumb drives and similar devices for playback of supported file types such as MP3 and FLAC.

Does it work with voice assistants?

Yes. You can control basic functions through a compatible Alexa or Google smart speaker.

Panasonic DP-UB820-K HDR UHD Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the UB820 as one of the best disc players for HDR picture quality, especially its tone mapping on projectors and bright TVs. They praise the dual HDMI outputs and analog connections for fitting older receivers. Complaints center on the large size, the busy menus and the lack of a strong built-in streaming app set.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners say HDR discs look precise and bright, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ handled well.
Tone mappingPraisedReviewers highlight the HDR optimizer settings as a real benefit on projectors and bright displays.
Audio outputsPraisedThe second HDMI audio output and 7.1 analog outputs are valued by people with older receivers.
SizeCriticisedSome owners find the full-size chassis too deep for tight TV stands.
Setup menusMixedThe settings are powerful but dense, and some users say it takes a while to configure.
Streaming appsCriticisedReviewers note the built-in app selection is thin compared with a dedicated streaming device.

About the Panasonic DP-UB820-K HDR UHD Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi

The Panasonic DP-UB820-K is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player with Wi-Fi. It plays 4K and 3D content on a compatible display and uses an HCX Processor for Ultra HD Blu-ray for picture quality. A 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor interpolates 4K color signals from 4:2:0 to 4:4:4.

It supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. An HDR Optimiser uses tone mapping to adjust brightness, so standard HDR10 and TV footage that lack newer formats still play back well. Internet video from services such as Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube is supported in 4K.

For audio, it supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and has a 7.1-channel analog output and a dedicated HDMI audio output. It plays high-resolution music files, including DSD and ALAC. It can wirelessly stream video from a smart device to your display. Voice control for play, pause and fast forward works through a compatible Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant speaker.

Model

Panasonic DP-UB820-K

Video

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, 3D playback

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma

Processing

HCX Processor, 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor (4:2:0 to 4:4:4), HDR Optimiser

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, 2 x USB ports

Audio output

7.1-channel analog output, dedicated HDMI audio output