Sony UHB-X700M 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player
Incredible Picture Quality
Sony’s X700M comes with a 4K UHD resolution that provides the ultimate viewing experience. Coupled with Hi-Res audio that provides immersive sound, this is a perfect addition to any home theater.
The first wave of 4K players were huge behemoths that dwarfed living rooms. Now, however, newer models are becoming more compact without sacrificing any of the viewing or listening quality. In fact, it only keeps getting better. Sony’s X700M is a perfect example, offering beautifully crisp and stunning, vivid video thanks to Dolby Vision, HDR10, and support for the new BT.2020 color spaces. A feature we particularly loved was the HDR-SDR conversion, which provided enhanced viewings of non-HDR films on conventional SDR TVs. Talk about smart! Not only does this player provide the 4K resolution we crave, but it also offers Hi-Res audio that makes a home theater experience that much more immersive.
This player also features app support for the most prevalent streaming services, which means you don’t have to double up on devices. Add to that the more compact design, sleek aesthetic, a complementary HDMI cable, and it earns our overall choice for best player.
Key Features
- HDR-SDR conversion allows the great playback of HDR films on SDR TVs
- Small, lightweight design
- Compatible with 3D Blu-rays
LG UBK90 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray Player
4K Player With Options
If you want to watch media, but you have a variety of formats, this player will serve you well. Also supporting Dolby Vision, this player is a good choice.
Some of us here at CinemaBlend have been collecting media for a very long time. Movies often have different cuts, or sometimes versions that are only available via nontraditional means (Star Wars Despecialized anyone?). So sometimes we’ll have old-school DVDs, Blu-rays, or even media on USB drives, but we still want to watch the newest entertainment in UHD. What to do?
This LG 4K UHD Blu-ray player has it covered. It obviously plays UHD discs well, and even offers Dolby Vision and HDR10 if your TV supports that technology. But it goes beyond just that by enhancing older media so it doesn’t look too low res on your nice TV, so feel free to pop in that old DVD of Titanic or connect the USB storing videos of your favorite vaca. Being internet-ready means streaming your favorite content, 4K or not, is a cinch. No matter what the content, watch what you want when you want with this handy model from LG.
Key Features
- Supports Dolby Vision
- Upscales lower resolutions well
- USB connectivity
Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
The 4K Player with the Most
Getting a quality picture is crucial when it comes to making the best of that DVD collection. This feature-filled Panasonic player ensures that every viewing experience is top-notch.
If you want the most possible when it comes to features and quality of audio/visual, look no further than this Panasonic UHD player. If you have a top of the line TV, you need a top of the line player to take advantage of modern technology, such as HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby vision and hybrid log-gamma. An advanced HCX Processor ensures this technology performs to its fullest, fueling vivid color contrast and exquisite detail.
The sound quality is equally impressive as the picture, with Hi-Res sound providing accurate reproduction of a number of audio formats, and twin HDMI terminals which separates video and audio signals to really let the sound shine on its own.
VOD streaming allows access to all your favorite streaming apps and Alexa compatibility makes this option from Panasonic the ultimate package.
Key Features
- HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision support
- Hi-Res audio
- Alexa compatibility for voice commands
