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Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player
DP-UB820GNK
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 4K Ultra HD upscaling, HDR10-plus, HLG, Dolby Vision, no storage
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio support
- FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, DSD, WMA, AAC, MP3, MKV, MP4, TS
- BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, BD-RE DL, BD-R DL, MPEG2 discs
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Panasonic
- Model Number:
- DP-UB820GNK
- Playback Formats:
- FLAC/ WAV/ ALAC/ AIFF/ DSD (DFF, DSF)/ WMA/ AAC/ MP3
- Upscaling:
- Up to 4K
- Resolution Type:
- HD
- Storage Capacity:
- None
- Type:
- Blu-ray Player
Media Players
- Tuner:
- Built in analog tuner
- Compatible Video Formats:
- MKV, MP4, TS
- Compatible Disc Formats:
- BD-ROM (Version 2.4), BD-RE/ BD-RE DL (Ver.2.1), BD-R (Ver.1.3/ LTH Type Ver.1.3) / BD-R DL (Ver.1.3), MPEG2
Screen Features
- HDR Formats:
- HDR10-plus, HLG, Dolby Vision
Audio
- Audio Technologies:
- Dolby Digital/ TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio/ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Atoms/ DTS:X
- Compatible Audio Formats:
- FLAC/ WAV/ ALAC/ DSD/ WMA/ AAC/ MP3/ AIFF
Connections
- Wireless Connections:
- IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Built-in)
- Outputs:
- 2x HDMI, Optical, Analogue Audio LR, Analogue Audio 7.1ch, LAN (Ethernet) Terminal, 2x USB (2.0,3.0)
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- Additional Features:
- MP4/ MKV/ TS (H.264/ HEVC) Up to 3840x2160 25p/ 30p, 4096x2160 24p, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Tru
- What's In The Box:
- Remote Control, 2x Batteries for remote control, AC mains lead
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Media Players
- Tuner:
- Built in analog tuner
- Compatible Video Formats:
- MKV, MP4, TS
- Compatible Disc Formats:
- BD-ROM (Version 2.4), BD-RE/ BD-RE DL (Ver.2.1), BD-R (Ver.1.3/ LTH Type Ver.1.3) / BD-R DL (Ver.1.3), MPEG2
Audio
- Audio Technologies:
- Dolby Digital/ TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio/ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Atoms/ DTS:X
- Compatible Audio Formats:
- FLAC/ WAV/ ALAC/ DSD/ WMA/ AAC/ MP3/ AIFF
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- Additional Features:
- MP4/ MKV/ TS (H.264/ HEVC) Up to 3840x2160 25p/ 30p, 4096x2160 24p, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Tru
- What's In The Box:
- Remote Control, 2x Batteries for remote control, AC mains lead
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 62
- Product Width (mm):
- 430
- Product Depth (mm):
- 204
- Product Weight (kg):
- 2.4
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 290
- Box Width (mm):
- 130
- Box Depth (mm):
- 550
- Box Weight (kg):
- 3
Product Reviews of Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.4 out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
91% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Exceptional upscaling for older DVDs and Blu-ray, great for collectors
- Outstanding picture and sound quality, noticeable improvement over streaming
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, Dolby Atmos, with twin HDMI for older amps
- Easy to set up and use, intuitive menus, fast operation and disc access
- Build quality is light and plasticky; remote lacks backlighting and ergonomic design
- Pricey, limited app selection, multi-region DVD unlocking can be difficult
Pros
Quality (16)
Easy (8)
Value (3)
Aesthetic (1)
Reliable (1)
Cons
Niche (1)
great features
the upscaling for older dvds is great very happy with the purchase
Bill
Confirmed purchase 5 August 2026
Published on 2 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Panasonic 820
Great product beautiful picture quality twin HDMI for older amps
Anthony Coleiro
Confirmed purchase 4 June 2026
Published on 30 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Best picture
Great for that cinematic experience
Jay
Confirmed purchase 20 January 2026
Published on 10 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Best on the market
Very glad we bought it, excellent product. Great output.
Elle
Confirmed purchase 15 December 2025
Published on 10 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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DOES THE JOB
Not much to choose from and settled on Panasonic. Decent player, wouldn’t spend the extra on this model though. Go the entry level for half the price, just as good.
Trent
Confirmed purchase 28 October 2025
Published on 21 November 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great product Panasonic 820 4K BLU RAY PLAYER
The improvement in the sound delivered from the Panasonic 820 blu ray player from my old unit is very impressive and not to mention the picture quality it’s a great 4K player and I would recommend it to anyone that appreciates good sound and picture performance
Morris Beer
Confirmed purchase 17 July 2025
Published on 13 August 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Best 4K player
Perfect in every way
Paul
Confirmed purchase 17 July 2025
Published on 12 August 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Top performance for sensible money.
Physical media is 'niche' in this streaming era. But still essential if you have a collection of TV shows and movies on DVD and Blu-ray., and want the best performance out of your expensive 4K TV. This unit delivers stellar upscaling performance to modern 4K TVs for 1080p Blu-ray, and useful improvement to even DVDs. It has everything else one could need, including dedicated audio connectivity to older AV systems and auto-switching of the latest HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for 4K Blu-ray discs. You must spend 3x or 4x the money to get better video quality.
Selwyn Osborne
Confirmed purchase 20 June 2025
Published on 21 July 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Awesome picture quality
Mandy
Confirmed purchase 4 May 2025
Published on 28 May 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Excellent
Noticeably enhances Blu ray movies and even some DVD's. Plays 4k BR perfectly. I highly recommend the Panasonic 4K BR Player.
Matt
Confirmed purchase 7 January 2025
Published on 29 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player is a premium disc player designed for movie lovers and home cinema enthusiasts. It delivers stunning 4K HDR visuals, supports multiple audio formats, and offers smart streaming capabilities. Ideal for those seeking cinematic quality at home, its main limitation is the lack of built-in storage for recording or PVR functions.
What it’s great for
- 4K Movie Playback
- High-Resolution Audio
- Streaming Services
- Home Theatre Integration
Where it works best
- Dedicated Home Cinema
- Living Room Entertainment Centre
- Media Rooms
Who it’s for
- Home Cinema Enthusiast
- Movie Buff
- Audiophile
- Families
Things to consider
Does not include PVR or recording features found in some all-in-one media centres.
Home cinema suitability
Excellent - Designed for immersive 4K HDR viewing and high-quality audio in dedicated home theatre setups.
Ease of use score
8/10 - Intuitive menus and remote, but advanced settings may require some setup knowledge.
Multi-format compatibility
Supports Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, and CD playback.
Family suitability
High - Easy for all ages to use, with robust disc compatibility for family movie nights.
Portability rating
4/10 - Designed for fixed installation; not intended for portable use.
Key benefits
- 4K Ultra HD Playback: Delivers ultra-sharp, lifelike picture quality for a true cinematic experience at home.
- HDR10+ Support: Enhances contrast and colour for more dynamic and realistic visuals.
- HCX Processor: Advanced image processing ensures optimal clarity and detail in every scene.
- 7.1ch Analogue Audio Output: Enables immersive surround sound for high-fidelity audio setups.
- Built-in Wi-Fi: Access streaming services and firmware updates without additional cables.
- Multi-Format Disc Support: Plays Ultra HD Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, DVD, and CD for versatile media enjoyment.
- Smart Networking Suite: Stream 4K content from popular online services directly to your TV.
- User-Friendly Interface: Simple navigation makes it easy for all family members to operate.
Q: Can it work with an older AV receiver and a 4K TV?
A: Yes. Panasonic DP-UB820GNK has twin HDMI outputs, so one HDMI can send video to a 4K TV while the other sends audio to an older AV receiver. That helps if the receiver cannot pass through 4K or newer HDR formats.
Q: Does this player record TV shows or work as a PVR?
A: No. Panasonic DP-UB820GNK is a disc and media player, not a recorder. It plays Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD and supported media files, but it does not include PVR functions or built-in storage for recording broadcasts.
Q: Is the DP-UB820GNK region free for imported discs?
A: No. Panasonic DP-UB820GNK is not listed as a region-free model. It is best treated as a standard region-locked player, so imported Blu-ray or DVD titles may not play unless the disc matches the player's region coding.
Q: Will regular Blu-ray and DVD discs look better on a 4K TV?
A: Yes. Panasonic DP-UB820GNK upscales standard Blu-ray and DVD content for playback on a 4K TV, which can make older discs look cleaner and more detailed. It cannot turn DVD into native 4K, so source quality still matters.
Q: Will USB or network media files play on this player?
A: Yes. Panasonic DP-UB820GNK supports USB, LAN and built-in Wi-Fi for local media playback, and it handles formats including MKV, MP4, TS, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF and DSD. Streaming app support is a separate question from file-format support.
Q: Do the 7.1 audio outputs matter for older surround systems?
A: Yes. Panasonic DP-UB820GNK includes 7.1-channel analogue audio outputs, which can suit older surround amplifiers or receivers that lack newer HDMI audio support. If your system already handles audio over HDMI, those outputs may not be needed.