The 450 model is 5 years old. It was released in the Euro market in summer/fall 2019. We are just getting it in NA now which is very strange. It's a good budget player with Dolby Vision. The optimizer is what makes the Panny special and the 450 doesn't have the feature set. The 820 often comes down to $350 in the US.
the first thing I did was replace the small remote with the one for the UB9000... best €10 ever spent. It has been available for years across the world, I got mine in 2019 and then I added the RattleByte mod for multiregion.
Looks like it plays 3D as well… I think I’m a buyer! I always asked why don’t they make a player without the apps (we have them via other options anyways) and just offer Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and 3D. Add playback via USB as a cherry on the top! BTW I got a kick out of your DP wink… and no it doesn’t play double 🤣
I remember when all the manufactures had high end blu ray players, pioneer, Marantz, Denon, Oppo then 4K came and only pioneer and oppo went up to 4k along with Panasonic.......now in 2024 Panasonic is the only one left making high quality affordable options the UB450, 820 and flagship 9000. I know streaming is a huge thing but you can't beat a physical 4k disc especially for sound. Bravo to Panasonic
@@Benjimikey fundamentally, no, though our French friends at Reavon would argue that point. The parent comment made me think that it’s author was under the impression that this was a new model from Panasonic. I may have misread.
I've got one of these here in UK as I didn't want to rely on PS5 as main player. Mine is region locked for Blu-ray but I have a multiregion BD player for that anyway. Does the job with my small screen and Samsung soundbar/rears set-up.
Not my bag BUT - this is great information. It was well executed. I am sure this took some time to figure out and then displayed to the public in a 8 minute video. You win. We win? Thank you. I feel like you need a super chat in the future. Well done sir.
2 sony m8 players ( both useless) then a sony m800m2 ( also useless, doesn't like triple layer 100gb discs) this looks like a great player mate. I wish we could get a cross between sonys m800m2 buid quality and the panasonic ub820 performance and reliability.
I have this exact player along with a Roku ultra in my main set up. That is paired with a 65 inch LG B3 OLED TV and a denon AVRX3400H running 5.1. It’s an awesome little set up!
@@TechnoDad Yes, I also have Aperion Intimus 5 series speakers and two SVS SB12 NSD subs. I am in the process of finding a new place to live and when I move I hope to expand to Atmos. I was thinking 5.2.4.
I just ordered the 450 on Amazon the other day, which will be my first 4k player. Lacking built-in streaming apps is no dealbreaker for me since I already own the Roku TV.
Too bad about the mkv issue. Too bad the LG UBK90 is no longer as it was a simple barbones player like this that could do all of this plus mkv. The real question then is how reliable is the drive going to be, especially with the notorious issues of triple layer disc freezing?
How about 4K ISO and 3D ISO? Does this player can play these files? If not, which other player (which supports HDR & DV) can do it and which will not cost a bomb?
I was on the fence about getting a newer BLU-RAY player for my new 4K TV but I don't have any 4K disc so this wouldn't do me any reason to buy. However, if I were looking for a 4K BLU-RAY player, I would probably put this on my list. Thank Tecno Dad for this video.
It depends if you have control over individual channel levels and crossover points. If you don’t have much control, then I don’t think it’s worth it for you.
Just bought the 450. Atmos tracks show as Dolby Digital TrueHD, my Marantz SR8015 does not show Atmos. I think I must have a setting wrong. Any help? My old Sony UBP-800m2 shows Atmos ok.
Nice that it can play your files on it :) but i have a panasonic ubp700. I wonder if the ubp450 is an upgrader or downgrade in the picture departement? The 700 lacking the dolby vision.
@@johnnyfiveotenfive7528 it does play them, but I use a normal Bluray player for cds as the Panasonic doesn't do the metadata even though it is connected to the internet via lan.
Where is the difference between Panasonic Streaming 4K Blu Ray Player with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Ultra HD Premium Video Playback, Hi-Res Audio, Voice Assist - DP-UB820-K (Black) and Panasonic Premium 4K Blu Ray Player, UHD DVD Blu Ray Player with Hi-Res Sound, 4K VOD Streaming, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision™, DP-UB450 (Black) and wich one will work butter with my home theater system denon AVR-S760H receiver and my tv is the LG G2 55" oled tv And want to know which one is better for too upgrade blu-ray movies to 4k doby vison just asking
I have the Panasonic UB450 and I have found that it does not play the PGS Subtitles from Blu-ray rips, played from the USB port on the front of the Panasonic UD450 4K Blu-ray player
So here is the question! I have an old Sony x800 I think? Non DV….i would like to get something new. How much better is the 820 picture quality vs this 450? I have a 77 lg OLED c2
The 820 (like the 420) has the HDR optimiser which offers settings to optimise HDR for the Nits capability of the display ie select what type you have. If you have a projector or an earlier model less bright OLED, then I think it's a useful feature. It essentially makes a hdr10 4k disc source behave more like Dolby vision. It may also help a Dolby vision source but I only have the 420 myself. Your sony 800 is also Dolby vision capable, but you have to turn it on in the settings. I have the 700 myself..
Got one a few weeks ago. Couldn’t even play 10 seconds on the first disc I tested without freezing. Also doesn’t have the upscale quality that the other Panasonic Players have. And it doesn’t have subtitle shift. Or proper info screens. Or good build quality. Might be good if you’re only playing files.
For some reason HDR does not work with Dolby vision on !! I turn it off and the HRD IS awsome and I can work the HRD button to make adjustments I have the Panasonic 820
The hdr button isn't active with dolby vision. The hdr button is only for hdr 10 discs ( not dolby vision discs) you do not need to optimise dolby vision as its already done.
There hasn't been a firmware update for the UB450 since December of 2023 so it seems it will not play the (arguably defective) Twister 4K UHD, just like my UB150.
Best Buy doesn’t have it. I just a week ago replaced one of my Klipsch R-12, with the SVS PB 1000 Pro. Did a recalibration and will go through another with the SACT!
Why is my LG G4 calling my Denon Receiver a DVD player? I run my Apple TV 4K and 4k blu ray player into my receiver, ARC to the tv. Does that affect my movie or tv quality?
@@TechnoDad I was worried it was receiving it as a 720p signal or something. A lot of settings on the G4 are grayed out, but maybe that's protocol for 4k blu ray movies.
@@TechnoDad How to make Panasonic Blu-ray Player Region free? All you need to do is load up the disc. When the message pops up that says the disc will only play in a Region B or C player pops up, press "stop" on the remote control. Then press "1" on the remote, followed by "enter." This will bypass the message and load up the disc to play normally.
@TechnoDad I've had the 420 for a few years now and I really like it,however I just recently bought a new TV that has dolby vision and gelt it was a little necessary to get a 4k player with dolby vision as well.
Hey Techno Dad I was hoping for a shout-out for letting you know about this player lol. It's been on the European market since 2019, and they just decided to take it to the US along with their TVs
Surprised it's taken Panasonic 5 years to release this model in the US market, i guess it's because they are now selling OLED TV's again. In other news LG are no longer producing 4K players anymore so maybe it's a sign of things to come and Panasonic are shifting stock into the US market. 😏
For some reason HDR does not work with Dolby vision on !! I turn it off and the HRD IS awsome and I can work the HRD button to make adjustments I have the Panasonic 820
@@babymaker13th HDR 10 + DOLBY VISION already optimised that's why the hdr button doesn't work. HDR isn't optimised that's why your hdr button does work. 3 different types of hdr on discs Dolby vision Hdr 10+ Hdr Only hdr can optimise on your player with the HDR button, that's because the other 2 formats on disc ( Dolby vision & hdr 10+) do not require any adjustment. Hope this helps explain, it's is normal that the hdr button doesn't work playing DV discs.
@@iansteventon4221thank you but for me if I turn do off my 4k comes in perfect nice bright and dark colors all around no snow in certain spots in the movie besides I don’t see the difference in Dolby vision !! Thanks
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The 450 model is 5 years old. It was released in the Euro market in summer/fall 2019.
We are just getting it in NA now which is very strange.
It's a good budget player with Dolby Vision. The optimizer is what makes the Panny special and the 450 doesn't have the feature set.
The 820 often comes down to $350 in the US.
the first thing I did was replace the small remote with the one for the UB9000... best €10 ever spent.
It has been available for years across the world, I got mine in 2019 and then I added the RattleByte mod for multiregion.
Good call!
Looks like it plays 3D as well… I think I’m a buyer! I always asked why don’t they make a player without the apps (we have them via other options anyways) and just offer Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and 3D. Add playback via USB as a cherry on the top!
BTW I got a kick out of your DP wink… and no it doesn’t play double 🤣
Right? Nobody uses their 4K Bluray for apps anyways.
Just ordered mine through your link! Only 17 left. Thanks for the great, detailed review.
I believe the UB450 lacks one important feature for HDR that the UB820 has, that is the ability to change subtitle brightness.
I've had ub820 for about 18 months this player works awesome never had a problem with it
So is there a software update for the UPB820 ? Iv only just purchased mine .
I remember when all the manufactures had high end blu ray players, pioneer, Marantz, Denon, Oppo then 4K came and only pioneer and oppo went up to 4k along with Panasonic.......now in 2024 Panasonic is the only one left making high quality affordable options the UB450, 820 and flagship 9000. I know streaming is a huge thing but you can't beat a physical 4k disc especially for sound. Bravo to Panasonic
Yes! There is one other player but it’s a bit pricey, costing more than the UB9000. I’m glad to see there’s another budget option.
...Sony still making affordable 4K players.
It’s far from a new model though. Other than Reavon, is anyone releasing new models at any price point?
@@AlanGresham ... is there really a demand for a new player at this point?...I think the players currently in the market have everything covered?
@@Benjimikey fundamentally, no, though our French friends at Reavon would argue that point. The parent comment made me think that it’s author was under the impression that this was a new model from Panasonic. I may have misread.
I've got one of these here in UK as I didn't want to rely on PS5 as main player. Mine is region locked for Blu-ray but I have a multiregion BD player for that anyway. Does the job with my small screen and Samsung soundbar/rears set-up.
Not my bag BUT - this is great information. It was well executed. I am sure this took some time to figure out and then displayed to the public in a 8 minute video.
You win. We win?
Thank you. I feel like you need a super chat in the future. Well done sir.
2 sony m8 players ( both useless) then a sony m800m2 ( also useless, doesn't like triple layer 100gb discs) this looks like a great player mate.
I wish we could get a cross between sonys m800m2 buid quality and the panasonic ub820 performance and reliability.
This will be a great backup player for the price
Agreed!!
I was really surprised to find this at Walmart great player
I have this exact player along with a Roku ultra in my main set up. That is paired with a 65 inch LG B3 OLED TV and a denon AVRX3400H running 5.1. It’s an awesome little set up!
Nice set up! You’ve got all the bases covered!
@@TechnoDad Yes, I also have Aperion Intimus 5 series speakers and two SVS SB12 NSD subs. I am in the process of finding a new place to live and when I move I hope to expand to Atmos. I was thinking 5.2.4.
DP = Disc Player
I just ordered the 450 on Amazon the other day, which will be my first 4k player. Lacking built-in streaming apps is no dealbreaker for me since I already own the Roku TV.
The only things missing is a front display and rear analog out for older amp/receivers.
Can you do a comparison video with the UB820?
Too bad about the mkv issue. Too bad the LG UBK90 is no longer as it was a simple barbones player like this that could do all of this plus mkv. The real question then is how reliable is the drive going to be, especially with the notorious issues of triple layer disc freezing?
I currently own the Panasonic UB 9000! It’s a fantastic Blu-ray player
!👍
Nice! The 9000 is still a great option.
do you really need processing when most modern tvs have their own processing? Especially flagship tvs like my G4?
Probably not
Can it play truehd audio?
Does this also play audio CDs? This looks like a model that fits perfectly for my needs!
Yes it does! Panasonic UB450 - amzn.to/3ZqTNAW
To my knowledge all 4K players are backwards compatible all the way down to CD's. So regular Blu-rays, DVD's & CD's.
@NoMoneyG thanks. I have a PS5 (and PS4) but they both don't support audio CDs unfortunately
Ive had that model for at least seven years here in Northern Ireland, its a brilliant budget 4K player.
It was only released in 2019.
@Revolver1981 you're correct I found my receipt I bought it in June 2019 , I bought the soundbar in 2017 and my 65 in TV in 2019.
How about 4K ISO and 3D ISO? Does this player can play these files? If not, which other player (which supports HDR & DV) can do it and which will not cost a bomb?
I was on the fence about getting a newer BLU-RAY player for my new 4K TV but I don't have any 4K disc so this wouldn't do me any reason to buy. However, if I were looking for a 4K BLU-RAY player, I would probably put this on my list. Thank Tecno Dad for this video.
Been waiting to replace my first gen LG 4k player, Was going to buy the UB820 or just go crazy to Magnatar. What do you tihnk?
Very interesting and informative video! Thank you for your attention to detail! 😘🍭
Great quick informative video my man!
Thanks!!
Can it playback a BDMV Blu-ray folder structure that retains all the menus from a USB stick?
Nope
I know exactly what DP stands for. Double eggPlants.
Hey! TECHNO, is the spacial audio calibration disk better than the built-in sound calibration on my sound bar system?
It depends if you have control over individual channel levels and crossover points. If you don’t have much control, then I don’t think it’s worth it for you.
@@TechnoDad Samsung Q990B soundbar system think it's control in the smarthings app 🤔
Thank you 😊
So if am just playing dvd , Blu-ray, and Ultra Blu-ray's would the Panasonic DP-UB820 still be ok
Yes!
@TechnoDad thank you
So if I don't care about the usb thing should I go with the ub820?
Just bought the 450. Atmos tracks show as Dolby Digital TrueHD, my Marantz SR8015 does not show Atmos. I think I must have a setting wrong. Any help? My old Sony UBP-800m2 shows Atmos ok.
This is awesome. Does it support from 110v to 240v power sources?
I'm considering importing one to my country (South Africa)
DP stands for Disc Player, doesn’t it?
Great review and price Channa! - Cheers!
Thanks!
This will be a Good 2nd/BackUp player. I jus need it to play Blu/4k with seperate Video and Audio Outputs. Which this has...
Nice that it can play your files on it :) but i have a panasonic ubp700. I wonder if the ubp450 is an upgrader or downgrade in the picture departement? The 700 lacking the dolby vision.
Wonder if a 850 is coming??
Hah! I doubt it...wonder why they allowed file playback on this player and not the higher end ones, like the UB9000?
Will it play cd's or mp3's for music?. My ps5 won't play em.
I haven't tested it personally but the manual states that it will play MP3 files on BD, DVD, CD, and from USB
@@johnnyfiveotenfive7528 it does play them, but I use a normal Bluray player for cds as the Panasonic doesn't do the metadata even though it is connected to the internet via lan.
@TechnoDad nice. Thank you
Where is the difference between Panasonic Streaming 4K Blu Ray Player with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Ultra HD Premium Video Playback, Hi-Res Audio, Voice Assist - DP-UB820-K (Black) and Panasonic Premium 4K Blu Ray Player, UHD DVD Blu Ray Player with Hi-Res Sound, 4K VOD Streaming, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision™, DP-UB450 (Black) and wich one will work butter with my home theater system denon AVR-S760H receiver and my tv is the LG G2 55" oled tv And want to know which one is better for too upgrade blu-ray movies to 4k doby vison just asking
The ub820 (and 420) has the HDR optimiser. The 450 does not. The 420 does not do Dolby vision, but the 450 and 820 do..
You can mod mkv file so the audio stream metadata is detected correctly.
I have the Panasonic UB450 and I have found that it does not play the PGS Subtitles from Blu-ray rips, played from the USB port on the front of the Panasonic UD450 4K Blu-ray player
Still just dont like small form factor players. Can i get this in a full length player?
Damn, I just bought the 820 last week.
This is a great deal.
In deed
So here is the question! I have an old Sony x800 I think? Non DV….i would like to get something new. How much better is the 820 picture quality vs this 450? I have a 77 lg OLED c2
The 820 (like the 420) has the HDR optimiser which offers settings to optimise HDR for the Nits capability of the display ie select what type you have. If you have a projector or an earlier model less bright OLED, then I think it's a useful feature. It essentially makes a hdr10 4k disc source behave more like Dolby vision. It may also help a Dolby vision source but I only have the 420 myself.
Your sony 800 is also Dolby vision capable, but you have to turn it on in the settings. I have the 700 myself..
The 450 is auto DV switching and file playback, but the 820 has the HDR Optimizer for HDR10 content.
Ahhh, so, I can get your Atmos mixes and play them on the 450.
Correct! And ripped movies in M2TS format with 4K HDR and Atmos
Got one a few weeks ago. Couldn’t even play 10 seconds on the first disc I tested without freezing.
Also doesn’t have the upscale quality that the other Panasonic Players have. And it doesn’t have subtitle shift. Or proper info screens. Or good build quality.
Might be good if you’re only playing files.
For some reason HDR does not work with Dolby vision on !! I turn it off and the HRD IS awsome and I can work the HRD button to make adjustments I have the Panasonic 820
The hdr button isn't active with dolby vision. The hdr button is only for hdr 10 discs ( not dolby vision discs) you do not need to optimise dolby vision as its already done.
HDR10 works without problems, if HDR10+ is the default preset in the menus then it’s Dolby Vision that gets disabled.
@ didn’t know Dolby vision turns off automatically
@@babymaker13th it's written in the manual, if HDR10+ is selected then DV is bypassed... useful for those pesky Samsung TVs I suppose.
Wanted to try it just to see if it would work and saw an update on UB820 thinking it might work but....Nope. lol
I assume you mean file playback?
There hasn't been a firmware update for the UB450 since December of 2023 so it seems it will not play the (arguably defective) Twister 4K UHD, just like my UB150.
Best Buy doesn’t have it. I just a week ago replaced one of my Klipsch R-12, with the SVS PB 1000 Pro. Did a recalibration and will go through another with the SACT!
I got mine on Amazon used like new for 165 bucks a couple of weeks ago!
Amazon has it in stock for about $170. I just ordered mine the other day.
Technoblade never dies
Why is my LG G4 calling my Denon Receiver a DVD player? I run my Apple TV 4K and 4k blu ray player into my receiver, ARC to the tv. Does that affect my movie or tv quality?
Best to turn off upscaling in the Denon Receiver and just let the LG G4 TV do the upscaling
The auto naming feature sometimes gets it wrong.
@@TechnoDad I was worried it was receiving it as a 720p signal or something. A lot of settings on the G4 are grayed out, but maybe that's protocol for 4k blu ray movies.
The UB-820 has the best netflix 4k playback than any other app player, better than xbox series x, better than apple tv and better than my LG G4 TV
What you said the 820 doesn't do, mine DOES. Update your player.
Good price for a 4k player.
Yeah, it’s a steal!
Okay, I’m a little intrigued by this.
"DP" I believe means disc player
Excellent but if it was a universal player it would be legendary
100%!!!!
It can be made into universal player with a code
@@TechnoDad
How to make Panasonic Blu-ray Player Region free?
All you need to do is load up the disc. When the message pops up that says the disc will only play in a Region B or C player pops up, press "stop" on the remote control. Then press "1" on the remote, followed by "enter." This will bypass the message and load up the disc to play normally.
@@Music.Movies.67 Thanks,is this a code that will work on other Panasonic players?
I just placed my order a few hours ago
Awesome!
@TechnoDad I've had the 420 for a few years now and I really like it,however I just recently bought a new TV that has dolby vision and gelt it was a little necessary to get a 4k player with dolby vision as well.
Phone app? Need tv
to see what's playing?
So, can it play all sound formats in mp4 format? Also, can it play Dolby Vision over file playback?
I’m not 100% sure…if you have some files for me to test, I’d be happy to test them.
Hey Techno Dad I was hoping for a shout-out for letting you know about this player lol. It's been on the European market since 2019, and they just decided to take it to the US along with their TVs
Typo in the video title, cheers!
Thanks!
P.s I really don’t see the difference? What is Dolby vision really ??
it is in Canada, but costs over 400 bucks.(little over 300 bucks US)
Damn it!
Good old Canada...always paying more!
Where?
I hope you say SACD
No SACD on these players, unfortunately....
What about ISO files?
No
I have this, very happy with it. DVD upscaling looks great too, makes dvds watchable on my 75" tv.
Nice! I usually have the TV upscale as it could be better, tv dependant.
So it did play mkv it seem on this video
The audio is not correct though. It’s a stereo signal, instead of Atmos and no audio comes through.
Surprised it's taken Panasonic 5 years to release this model in the US market, i guess it's because they are now selling OLED TV's again.
In other news LG are no longer producing 4K players anymore so maybe it's a sign of things to come and Panasonic are shifting stock into the US market. 😏
I know what DP stands for 😝
lol, finally!!!
DP.....Disc Player
Very interesting approach to creating scripts! How do you usually decide what topics to cover in your videos? 💖😘
Both off them habe doby vison
SAMSUNG WAS THE BEST THEY NEED TO COME BACK TO 4K BLU RAY PLAYERS
I had one of theirs back in the day but was not impressed
For some reason HDR does not work with Dolby vision on !! I turn it off and the HRD IS awsome and I can work the HRD button to make adjustments I have the Panasonic 820
Dolby vision is HDR. I'm not sure what you mean.
@@megazine try having the dolby vision on and then try to work the hdr button it will come up that it wont work while dv is on
@@babymaker13th HDR 10 +
DOLBY VISION already optimised that's why the hdr button doesn't work.
HDR isn't optimised that's why your hdr button does work.
3 different types of hdr on discs
Dolby vision
Hdr 10+
Hdr
Only hdr can optimise on your player with the HDR button, that's because the other 2 formats on disc ( Dolby vision & hdr 10+) do not require any adjustment.
Hope this helps explain, it's is normal that the hdr button doesn't work playing DV discs.
What TV do you have?
@@iansteventon4221thank you but for me if I turn do off my 4k comes in perfect nice bright and dark colors all around no snow in certain spots in the movie besides I don’t see the difference in Dolby vision !! Thanks