I've had this player for about 5 years now and I love it. It plays DVDs, Blu Rays, 4K Blu Rays, and even .mkv files from a flash drive! The Oppo 203, Magnetar UDP800, and Panasonic UB9000 are just way too expensive. The only flaw with this player is it doesn't play Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, or any other HD audio from a .mkv file. Just standard audio from .mkv files. I'm quite sure the Magnetar and the Oppo does but not worth the upgrade at the price they cost.
I’ve had my 820 for about a year and it’s been flawless. I like that it decides Dolby vision automatically as opposed to the Sony. Also Sony doesn’t carrry HDR10+ as it’s a Samsung based technology.
I have this player wish I got it earlier to start collecting 4k Blu rays. Where some good places to get more 4k movies since stores not selling them like that.
Very nice. I have the exact same Sony you have.😁 I am going to upgrade probably to the 9000. Maybe. I believe the picture quality is the same but the 9000 is built like a tank. It has a better power suply, capacitors, parts and board. You pay for it though. I don't know I may decide to save money and buy the one you have too. I have heard good things about it 👍😎😎
Great 4K UHD players the Panasonic UB-9000 and the UB820. I own a UB-9000. It's *flawless* You would say the UB-9000 is 'Air Force One' and the UB820 is one of the 'F-16' escort jets. Excellent units .........
This might be little older now but it's what we got and we like it. I like this over the 9000 because I applied a Metal" wrap peel and stick covered the whole unit minus the very front display. Looks custom and when you see and touch it looks Faux Brushed Aluminum. When bored you can apply any other wrap to apply to your decor. you can really do that with the 9000 edges and bottoms and overall shape. This is like a very neutral shape and easy to wrap. Wish they made this with less plastic but it's good to apply a sticker. Wood grain probably going to apply some peel and stick bamboo make it look sexy. Thanks for the video. Your 2nd setup is now ready for some BDs
Funny 😂 I just bought mine on Amazon a couple of days ago to replace my UB420. The 420 has been acting up and not playing some Blu-ray, but it definitely plays all 4k without any issues. I'm expecting this 820 to be a good step up 👍
@Gioxtream You mean on the 420? Because in that case when I did the most recent firmware that's when the 420 started the issues. I had the 420 for over 3 years and not sure how old it was since there is not built date on it, so it served it purpose. I'm hoping to get more miles out of the 820 because of my mountain of physical media. 🤞
Hi, I have the 820, there more than likely will be a firmware update available. I have no problems with my 820 4K Panasonic player. I’ve had mine for about 2 years now from memory. They are good players. Cheers.
My wife bought me mine a couple of Christmases ago for $200CAD and I had a $50 off coupon. So after sales tax came to $169.50CAD. It was open box item but there was no way it was unless they took a heat gun to the original tape because it looked factory taped and the player was also in the micro-bubble wrap and still had all the peelable plastic on the front. Anyways do not forget to play the movie and activate your settings because it won't activate a lot of the settings you picked.
Mine stop reading 4k disc after 6 weeks, would play BluRay and dvd fine but not 4k. Took 2 months to get it fixed under warranty but now it's fine, I really like it just hope it don't break again.
@@myhometheater7029 I've had mine for about six months now and no problems so far. Time will tell. One of the great things about it is how easy it is to play discs from other regions.
@@Eguitard42 was it the discs not the player, most 4ks are very picky for grease and dust and scratches whereas bluray and DVDs are very easy to skip over flaws on discs
The 9000 and 820 are identical in playback except the 9000 has dac. That's why online reviews when the both were released years ago said only get the 9000 if you listen to alot of music thru your system. If you just watch movies it's best to get the 820 because everything else inside is identical. I've had the 820 over 4 yrs and it's the best ever and for the price it's better to get it instead of the 9000 since I wasn't gonna be listening to music. Also you can use your 9000 remote for your 820 😁😁😁😁😁 I purchased a 9000 remote from ebay and have been using it since I first bought the 820
@@myhometheater7029 exxxactly oh and i have a optoma CinemaX P1 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser Cinema Projector too, so it makes it look as amazing as a tv!
I doubt it but let us know if there's a 500 dollars difference, i had mine for 3yrs and its just starting to twitch alittle but on my 1080p dlp its flawless 😮
Hey Chis,can't go wrong with Panasonic.I have the 420,it doesn't have Dolby Vision.The ub820 is $600.00 here in Canada.I don't like the remote that comes with both models.I went on Amazon and bought the upgraded remote.It's like the remote that comes with the Panny 9000.Don't remember the cost but wasn't much.Love the look of those subs.Are they DIY?
UB820 Best bang 4 your buck. Just don't use it for streaming services way way too slow. Use a Roku or Nvidia shield or other streaming box instead. UB9000 to expensive for not much diff other than aesthetics. Same guys basically same power to decode 4k info. Btw putting your 4k disc on top of the sub/speaker is asking for trouble (demagnetize data on disc making it useless). :( SMH
I've had this player for about 5 years now and I love it. It plays DVDs, Blu Rays, 4K Blu Rays, and even .mkv files from a flash drive! The Oppo 203, Magnetar UDP800, and Panasonic UB9000 are just way too expensive. The only flaw with this player is it doesn't play Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, or any other HD audio from a .mkv file. Just standard audio from .mkv files. I'm quite sure the Magnetar and the Oppo does but not worth the upgrade at the price they cost.
Dolby vision is next level
I’ve had my 820 for about a year and it’s been flawless. I like that it decides Dolby vision automatically as opposed to the Sony.
Also Sony doesn’t carrry HDR10+ as it’s a Samsung based technology.
Flawless victory
Thanks for that, i was deciding between them.
I have this player wish I got it earlier to start collecting 4k Blu rays. Where some good places to get more 4k movies since stores not selling them like that.
I still have two 3D TV's because I really like it.👍😎😎
Very nice. I have the exact same Sony you have.😁 I am going to upgrade probably to the 9000. Maybe. I believe the picture quality is the same but the 9000 is built like a tank. It has a better power suply, capacitors, parts and board. You pay for it though. I don't know I may decide to save money and buy the one you have too. I have heard good things about it 👍😎😎
The UB9000 looks like an old VHS recorder.
Hi Chris. I also own the Panasonic ub820 and I bought the remote for the ub9000 from Amazon for about £9 here in the UK and it works perfectly!
My Ub820 is great other than its sensitive. If you have a smudge or slight scratch it will not work right.
Great 4K UHD players the Panasonic UB-9000 and the UB820.
I own a UB-9000. It's *flawless*
You would say the UB-9000 is 'Air Force One'
and the UB820 is one of the 'F-16' escort jets. Excellent units .........
I have a Hisense tv, and the DTS on Disney+, I had no problem using.
This might be little older now but it's what we got and we like it. I like this over the 9000 because I applied a Metal" wrap peel and stick covered the whole unit minus the very front display. Looks custom and when you see and touch it looks Faux Brushed Aluminum. When bored you can apply any other wrap to apply to your decor. you can really do that with the 9000 edges and bottoms and overall shape. This is like a very neutral shape and easy to wrap. Wish they made this with less plastic but it's good to apply a sticker.
Wood grain probably going to apply some peel and stick bamboo make it look sexy.
Thanks for the video. Your 2nd setup is now ready for some BDs
I connect mine from the player to my Denon to the tv. That’s all, have not had any issues with it.
@@wendellwendellb339 I’ll try that
I bought mine at Best Buy years ago on sale for about $425. Hella good price for that player. Top of the line player for the average joe
Funny 😂
I just bought mine on Amazon a couple of days ago to replace my UB420.
The 420 has been acting up and not playing some Blu-ray, but it definitely plays all 4k without any issues.
I'm expecting this 820 to be a good step up 👍
Update the firmware...Vuala !
@Gioxtream
You mean on the 420?
Because in that case when I did the most recent firmware that's when the 420 started the issues.
I had the 420 for over 3 years and not sure how old it was since there is not built date on it, so it served it purpose. I'm hoping to get more miles out of the 820 because of my mountain of physical media. 🤞
Id love to see a comparison, given its 3 weeks later, if I'm lucky, you will have had the chance.
@@MaZEEZaM Comparing the Panasonic UB9000 and UB820. Is there any difference for $600 more money?
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Hi, I have the 820, there more than likely will be a firmware update available. I have no problems with my 820 4K Panasonic player. I’ve had mine for about 2 years now from memory. They are good players. Cheers.
I paid $317 on Feb 8, 2023. I forget but I think it was an open box. Works perfectly.
I actually have to replace my 820. It’s been warning me for a bit and my current unit is being a bit temperamental
My wife bought me mine a couple of Christmases ago for $200CAD and I had a $50 off coupon. So after sales tax came to $169.50CAD. It was open box item but there was no way it was unless they took a heat gun to the original tape because it looked factory taped and the player was also in the micro-bubble wrap and still had all the peelable plastic on the front. Anyways do not forget to play the movie and activate your settings because it won't activate a lot of the settings you picked.
The only difference between the 9000 and 820 is build quality and the 9000 is better if you listen to music on the player.
From my understanding with this player, is that wi-fi is built in, and doesn’t need to be connected to wi-fi!
What are u saying?
I’ve never had an issue with my 820 ever.
Mine stop reading 4k disc after 6 weeks, would play BluRay and dvd fine but not 4k. Took 2 months to get it fixed under warranty but now it's fine, I really like it just hope it don't break again.
I’ve heard a lot of problems with these. I’m not looking forward to a lot of problems!
@@myhometheater7029 I've had mine for about six months now and no problems so far. Time will tell. One of the great things about it is how easy it is to play discs from other regions.
@@supertrexandroidx I’ve had my ub9000 for almost 2 years and no problems only to have 2 issues right out the box!
@@Eguitard42 was it the discs not the player, most 4ks are very picky for grease and dust and scratches whereas bluray and DVDs are very easy to skip over flaws on discs
@@Eguitard42 no issue with mine. Only issues were related to bad disks with flaws
The 9000 and 820 are identical in playback except the 9000 has dac. That's why online reviews when the both were released years ago said only get the 9000 if you listen to alot of music thru your system. If you just watch movies it's best to get the 820 because everything else inside is identical. I've had the 820 over 4 yrs and it's the best ever and for the price it's better to get it instead of the 9000 since I wasn't gonna be listening to music. Also you can use your 9000 remote for your 820 😁😁😁😁😁 I purchased a 9000 remote from ebay and have been using it since I first bought the 820
@@4tothes25 I just ordered a remote and it’ll be here tomorrow
@@myhometheater7029 perfect! You will really enjoy the 820 i have 2 of them and the things it does with upscaling is out of this world! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@4tothes25 I love my ub9000 so I know this will be good.
@@myhometheater7029 exxxactly oh and i have a optoma CinemaX P1 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser Cinema Projector too, so it makes it look as amazing as a tv!
I doubt it but let us know if there's a 500 dollars difference, i had mine for 3yrs and its just starting to twitch alittle but on my 1080p dlp its flawless 😮
820 is all you need
I have the sony 800m2 as a back up incase my 820 start twitching again 😂😂
Sony800 vs panasonic 820? Какой лучьше картинка?
Thanks for the video buddy uodate the remote to the 15$ ebay replacement 9000 backlight one.
@@Masterslessons I got one coming tomorrow
@@myhometheater7029 Awesome you on this
Does it have 3d. Me buying the x700 available new here.😂
Yes, just about all Panasonic 4K
players have 3D capabilities.
Hey Chis,can't go wrong with Panasonic.I have the 420,it doesn't have Dolby Vision.The ub820 is $600.00 here in Canada.I don't like the remote that comes with both models.I went on Amazon and bought the upgraded remote.It's like the remote that comes with the Panny 9000.Don't remember the cost but wasn't much.Love the look of those subs.Are they DIY?
@@christisdale9977 the subs are chase audio ss18.2.
Did you say something about Ethernet on the player? It’s either one or the other, not both. You connect it either wired or wireless!
@@wendellwendellb339 it would not connect wireless!!! So i may hardwire it!
@@myhometheater7029 I made a comment, it’s built in!
Region locked!?!
@@gowthamk5392 I just looked and I don’t see anything saying it is or not.
UB820 Best bang 4 your buck. Just don't use it for streaming services way way too slow. Use a Roku or Nvidia shield or other streaming box instead. UB9000 to expensive for not much diff other than aesthetics. Same guys basically same power to decode 4k info. Btw putting your 4k disc on top of the sub/speaker is asking for trouble (demagnetize data on disc making it useless).
:( SMH
@@sjsphotog ah thanks for that. I’ll move them