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Unlike my last 4k player, the Sony x700, bought early this year, this Panasonic is head and shoulders better. It does everything it does better than the Sony--not just a little better--a lot better. It's real close to perfect, imo. Don't buy the x700 Sony player unless you plan to start a betting pool on whether or not your streaming movies from Netflix and Amazon or your DVDs, your BluRays, or your 4k discs will lock up and freeze--or you want to take bets on how often a single stream or disc will lockup and freeze. The only relief for the Sony x700 when it locks up (not if) is a power off. I'm not anti-Sony by any means, in fact I originally bought the x700 because my streaming and BluRay experience with my prior Sony BluRay player was excellent--not a single freeze or lockup in years of use--right up until Amazon Prime Video dropped the player due to its obsolescence. If you are skeptical, just Bing/Google/Duck "Sony x700 freezes" or something similar and you will be amazed at how many similar reports you will discover. Unfortunately, for me, I bought the x700 before I did my usual due diligence on my experience with my last Sony player/streamer because that experience had been so good. One guy I read commented that he had never had a lockup with his x700 over a 17-month period; another guy I read commented in various AV forums that he had to swap his x700 out *five times* before he got one that wouldn't freeze. It's such a common experience with the x700 that Sony even addresses the freezes on the official support site for the x700, and provides power-cycling instructions.
The only thing the UB420-k doesn't have that some people want these days is Dolby Vision support. I don't have a DV television, just an HDR 10 television, and didn't want to pay $200 more for the UB-820 just to get Dolby VIsion support...;) (The x700 supports Dolby Vision, but in a constantly freezing product, who cares?)
Even the settings pages for the UB420 are simple, direct, extremely easy to understand, and every setting has an explanation included on-screen. The interface couldn't be simpler to use. Just tick the feature boxes down the list and the UB-420 does it right. (The Sony x700 setting pages were enough to confuse even me, and I like to think I know what I'm doing...;))
One last comparative comment: the remote for the UB420 is far superior to the one included with the x700--because it not only is ~33% larger, which allows you to feel your way around the buttons comfortably, it also means the keys are often larger and spaced further apart. It's very comfortable in my hands in use.
I read the negative comments about the UB-420 in this forum and they left me shaking my head...;) Not even close to my own experience. It works seamlessly and perfectly with my Sony AV receiver-amp, as well, btw.
Last, after ~48 total hours of disc playing consisting of DVD movies, BluRay movies and 4k movies, it's a joy to report not a single lockup or freeze! (I use a ROKU Ultra to stream these days.)
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Bask in brilliant UHD and high-res sound with Panasonic's HCX and 4K High-Precision Chroma processing for maximum color and detail in three 4K/HDR formats for 4K Blu-ray discs, voice assist, 4K streaming and more.
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HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG FormatsPanasonic's advanced Ultra HD Blu-ray player supports 4K/HDR formats like next-generation HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HDR10, the standard HDR format for films and UHD Blu-ray discs, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). |
HCX ProcessorPanasonic's Hollywood Cinema Experience processor confidently delivers precise chroma and HDR processing for beyond-dazzling color and detail in all your 4K/HDR content. |
Vivid tones, natural textures and depthPanasonic‘s unique 4K High Precision Chroma Processing. 4K image color signals (4:2:0) are integrated into 4K (4:4:4) by a multi-tap chroma process for full, natural tones and textures, and depth. |
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Works with AlexaPanasonic's DP-UB420 includes voice assist with Amazon Alexa. A wide, convenient variety of operations, such as play, pause, fast forward and even your viewing experience can be easily controlled without a remote for hands-free convenience. Works with the Google Assistant, too. |
Closer than ever to real lifePanasonic's original image processing technologies produce HDR images with higher-than-ever definition. From one scene to the next, mapping is applied to instantly adjust brightness levels in all your HDR content. Even HDR images from HDR10 and TV footage that don't support formats like HDR10+ and Hybrid Log-Gamma deliver dazzling playback. |
4K Direct Chroma UpscalingBy upconverting Full-HD chrominance and luminance signals directly into 4K signals, Panasonic's upscaling technologies produce 4K images with natural textures and incredible depth. To fully enjoy 4K Upscaling a 4K/UHD TV is required. |
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High-clarity premium sound192-kHz/32-bit 4-DAC supports and delivers high-resolution audio to reveal full, rich sounds and delicate tones of musical instruments and vocal performances. Twin HDMI terminals separate and transmit video and audio signals for higher, more satisfying sound quality. |
Enhanced sound purityHDMI Low Clock Jitter Process faithfully reproduces the original sound recorded onto your Blu-ray discs and DVDs for exceptional audio no matter which brand of TV or AV receiver you have. |
Hi-Res playbackIn addition to WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA/AIFF formats, DSD (5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz/11.2MHz) and ALAC music files can be faithfully reproduced for dazzling Hi-Res sound. Simply connect your Panasonic DP-UB420 to your home audio system to revel in music sources equivalent to true studio master sound quality. |
4K VOD streaming for Prime Video, Netflix and YouTubePrime Video, Netflix and You Tube streaming enhances your 4K content choices. These high-definition internet video signals are processed by Panasonic's 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor to wow you with sharp, natural imaging. |
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I'm not sure I like it.
The first thing I did not expect or really like is the TINY footprint. I guess you cannot tell from the photos of the unit on the Amazon site that it is tiny. I expected a traditional 17" or so wide—traditional AV product. In the photo I have attached the unit is sitting on top of my Yamaha receiver so you can compare the size.As soon as you start the unit up you are presented with an option to use "THE VOICE" to help with setup. Dummy me. I clicked Yes to that option. A super annoying 2X speed woman's voice goes off on a tangent to help you with setup. It's awful and you have to really study the manual to turn her off. That's of course after you download the REAL manual which does not come with the unit.Another annoyance—There are no useable play, stop etc. buttons on the physical unit itself. You HAVE to use the remote control. I like to put a music CD in and then push a play button on the unit. But there is no button to push on the unit. So you have to go chase down the remote.This is a pretty pricey player. I paid about $250. That's too much. I see some others on here got it for 1/2 that.Anyway, I'm not sure I like it much and will need more time to decide. Seems like other players I reviewed have their own issues, so...
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