Deciding on whether to buy a product like PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player or perhaps LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player vs LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black

PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player specs

PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player
LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black specs

LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black
Type: Blu-ray player

Type: Blu-ray player

SMART

PLAYER

Smart TV services: – Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer
– Streaming: Netflix, Amazon Video
– App store: Panasonic app store
– Full web browser
– Social media: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter

Region/Zone: – DVD: Region 2
– Blu-ray: Region B

PLAYER

Blu-ray profile: BD-Live (Profile 6.0)

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: UBD-ROM, UBD-R, UBD-RE, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE
– DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW
– CD: Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DTS-CD

Region/Zone: – DVD: Region 2
– Blu-ray: Region B

Supported file formats: DivX, JPEG, MP3, MP4, XVid

Blu-ray profile: Profile 2.0

AV FUNCTIONS

3D compatible: Yes

2D to 3D conversion: Yes

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby Digital Plus
– Dolby TrueHD
– DTS-HD Master Audio

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: BD-ROM, FULL HD 3D, BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, BDAV, BDMV
– DVD: DVD, DVD-R*1, DVD-R DL*1, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD Video, DVD+R*1, +R DL*1, +RW
– CD: CD, CD-R, -RW, CD-DA

Upscaling capabilities: – Upscales to 4K Ultra HD
– Upscales to Full HD

Supported file formats: FLAC, WAV, AAC, WMA, MP3, ALAC, DSD, AVCHD, Xvid, MKV, JPEG, MPO

4K Ultra HD playback: Yes

AV FUNCTIONS

CONNECTIVITY

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby TrueHD
– Dolby Digital Plus
– DTS-HD Master Audio
– DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Inputs: Optical x 1

Video features: Deep Colour Output

Outputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1

Upscaling capabilities: – Upscales to Full HD
– Upscales to 4K Ultra HD

WiFi: No

CONNECTIVITY

Ethernet: Yes

USB: USB x 1

Outputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1

GENERAL

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Ethernet: Yes

Power consumption: – On mode: 17 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

DLNA: Yes

Colour: Black

USB: USB x 1

Box contents: LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player

GENERAL

Dimensions: 45.5 x 430 x 205 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 83 x 471 x 277 mm (H x W x D)

Power consumption: – On mode: 17 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

Weight: 1.92 kg

Colour: Black

Boxed weight: 2.44 kg

Box contents: – Panasonic DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player
– AC power cable

Dimensions: 43 x 415 x 182 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 80 x 45 x 27 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 1.2 kg

Boxed weight: 1.8 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £99

Price: £99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player or LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 31 products in the same category as PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player, which is the Blu-ray and DVD players category. Of these 31 products the average price was £140.38, the most expensive was £429 and the cheapest was just £19.99. We then looked at the price of the 31 in the same as the LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black, which of course the average was £140.38, top price was £429 and cheapest £19.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Panasonic and LG, the average was £378.99 for Panasonic, £1297.96 for LG. The max for each was £4299/£9999.99 and minimum was £19.99/£29.99

Price analysis of PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player

Price analysis of LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black

  • PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player
  • Plays Blu-ray discs / DVDs with upscaling
  • Catch-up TV & Streaming
  • WiFi / Ethernet
  • Get immersed in old favourites and new HD movies with your Panasonic DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player, featuring 4k upscaling, a range of great apps and a web browser.More content via one deviceThis Panasonic BDT380 Blu-ray Player features smart technology to help you get the most out of your entertainment time. You can access the Panasonic App Store to download apps to enhance your device.Keep up with social media using the Facebook and Twitter apps, and make sure you don’t miss a moment of those favourite shows using catch-up from BBC iPlayer. Netflix opens up a world of TV shows and movies to enjoy on demand, and the YouTube apps lets you explore all kinds of videos, whether they’re trending clips or specialist pieces in your area of interest.Integrated WiFi and DLNAWith its built-in WiFi feature, the Panasonic BD-T380 can easily connect to your home wireless network. You won’t need any extra cables or a separate WiFi accessory. You’ll be guided through the automatic setup process, so you’ll be online in very little time.Thanks to its DLNA feature you can access other DLNA devices around your home to stream video, music or digital photos directly to your TV.Full HD 3D playback with 4k Ultra HD upscalingCapable of playing back Blu-rays in Full HD, the BD T380 also supports 3D discs, so if you’ve got a 3D TV you’ll be able to enjoy cinema-style entertainment with an extra level of lifelike depth.The device also offers 4k upscaling, meaning it can enhance your 3D Full HD experience by improving Full HD content to near-Ultra HD resolution. If you’ve got a 4k TV, you can treat your eyes to outstanding picture quality from your existing Blu-ray discs.Special and essential connectionsWith Miracast (via WiFi Direct) you’ll be able to mirror whatever you’re looking at on your compatible Android smartphone or tablet on your TV screen. Enjoy photos, movies, music and Android Apps in large scale and share content easily with friends and family.The device has HDMI and optical connections to help you hook up with essential AV devices without a hitch. There’s a USB port too, which is ideal for viewing and accessing all kinds of files from a USB memory stick or external hard drive.Using the internet, BD Live delivers additional content related to whichever disc you’re watching. This could be internet chats, chats with directors, internet games, downloadable featurettes, quizzes, and movie trailers, so you’ll get more from each piece of entertainment.Round out your home viewing experience with the Panasonic DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player.
  • Product codes: 5025232837946
  • LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black
  • Plays 4K Blu-ray discs / DVDs
  • HDR: HDR10
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Ethernet
  • Top features: – Ultra HD player for cinematic viewing – Upscales your content to Ultra HD – Starts up discs in seconds Ultra HD playerUpgrade your home entertainment with an LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-Ray & DVD Player. Its 4K and multi HDR playback brings the best out of your movies and box sets – colours leap off the screen and every detail is brought to life.As well as playing all your Blu-rays, it also plays DVDs, audio CDs and media files from a USB. So dip into your collection and unwind with a classic. Or download something new and show your friends and family how great everything looks on your new Blu-ray player.UpscalesNew Blu-ray discs automatically play in 4K Ultra HD, but did you know your older media can be taken up a level too? The LG UBK80 upscales your older discs and media files to near-4K quality, so you can discover new details in all your favourite films and shows.Starts upWhen you’re sitting down to watch a movie waiting for the disc to load can be a bit of a drag. The LG UBK80 Blu-ray & DVD Player’s turbo-charged technology starts up discs in seconds, so no more annoying lag times slowing down your fun.It’s also really well designe – its slim body and minimal black colour will easily fit into your home entertainment set up.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup.Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 8806098082698

What’s better PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player or LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black?

There are obviously a number of differences between PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player and LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £99 cost of PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player is closer to the expectation you had than the £99 pricep point of LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player and LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas LG UBK80 4K Ultra HD HDR Blu-ray & DVD Player, Black scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Blu-ray and DVD players as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



PANASONIC DMP-BDT380EB Smart 3D Blu-ray Player



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