Panasonic DP-UB820EB
Best: Overall
Rating: 9/10
- Plays: 4K Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, DTS CD, CD
- 4K? Yes
- HDR formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
- Dimensions: 430 x 204 x 62mm
- Weight: 2.2kg
Picture quality is often down to the processing on board, and pricier models have more advanced picture engines, for instance, that help make the image look its best. One reason this player is so good is that it has some of the technology from Panasonic’s heaviest hitter, the Panasonic DP-UB9000, but at a third of the price. There are apps on board the player, including iPlayer and Netflix, which is handy if your TV doesn’t have them built in. This is often the case if you pair the player with a projector TV, for instance.
Picture quality is extremely good with faithful colours, adjusted for your TV to make the most of it. You can also adjust the HDR intensity according to how light your room is, and the player automatically allows Dolby Atmos content to override your settings for maximum fidelity.