Deciding on whether to buy a product like PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold or perhaps PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver? 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 UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold vs PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver

PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold specs

PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold
 PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver specs

PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver
Type: Blu-ray player

Type: Blu-ray recorder

Number of channels: 7.1

SMART
SMART

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

Smart TV services: – Catch-up TV: BBC iPlayer*
– Streaming: Netflix 4K*, Prime Video 4K*
– App store: Yes
– Full internet browser
– Social media: YouTube*

*Please note this app will be available via a software update from Summer 2018

PLAYER
Screen mirroring: Yes

PLAYER

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

Blu-ray profile: BD-Live (Profile 2.0)

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

3D compatible: Yes

Blu-ray profile: BD-Live (Profile 3)

2D to 3D conversion: Yes

3D compatible: Yes

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: Full HD 3D, BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-R, BD-R DL
– DVD: DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
– CD: CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-RE DL
– DVD: DVD
– CD: CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Supported file formats: MPEG2, MP4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG, 3D Photo, AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WMA, WAV

Supported file formats: – Video: BDAV, AVCHD, AVCHD 3D, MKV
– Audio: FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD, WMA, AAC, MP3, AIFF
– Images: JPEG, MPO

RECORDING
AV FUNCTIONS

Recordable discs: – Blu-ray: BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-R, BD-R DL
– DVD: DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Built-in hard drive: 1 TB

Audio processing: – DTS-HD
– Dolby Audio

Maximum recording time: – High definition: 259 hours
– Standard definition: 518 hours

Video features: – Ultra HD Premium Certified
– HCX picture processor
– Full HD 3D

Remote recording: Remote recording via Panasonic Media Centre App for iOS & Android

4K pass-through: Yes

TUNER / RADIO
Upscaling capabilities: 4K Direct Chroma Upscaling

4K Ultra HD playback: Yes

Tuner: Freeview Play

HDR: – Dolby Vision**
– HDR10+**
– Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)

**Please note this feature will be available via a software update from Summer 2018

AV FUNCTIONS
CONNECTIVITY

Supported audio file formats: – ALAC
– DSD
– FLAC
– WAV

Inputs: HDMI 2.0 x 1

Audio features: – Surround re-master
– Pure sound mode

Outputs: – HDMI 2.0 x 1
– Optical x 1

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

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

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

Ethernet: Yes

CONNECTIVITY
DLNA: Yes

USB: – USB 3.0 x 1
– USB 2.0 x 1

Outputs: – HDMI x 1
– Co-axial x 1

Infrared repeater: Yes

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

GENERAL

Ethernet: Yes

DLNA: Yes

Colour: Black

USB: USB 2.0 x 2

Box contents: – Panasonic UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player
– Remote control
– AAA battery x 2
– Instructions

Memory card: SD

Dimensions: 63 x 430 x 204 mm (H x W x D)

GENERAL
Weight: 2.4 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Power consumption: – On mode: 28 W
– Standby: 0.2 W

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Panasonic DMR-BWT850EB Smart 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder
– Mains cable
– Instruction book

Price: £329

Price: £429

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold or PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver, 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 UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold, 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 PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver, 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 Panasonic, the average was £378.99 for Panasonic, £378.99 for Panasonic. The max for each was £4299/£4299 and minimum was £19.99/£19.99

Price analysis of PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold

Price analysis of PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver

  • PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold
  • Plays 4K Blu-ray discs / DVDs
  • HDR: Dolby Vision
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Catch-up TV & 4K Streaming
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • Top features: – Incredible detail with 4K Ultra HD – Brilliant colour and contrast with HDR support – Hollywood picture processing for realistic colours – 4K HDR entertainment with Netflix and Prime Video Incredible detailThe perfect pairing for your 4K Ultra HD TV, the Panasonic UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player lets you get the most out of your entertainment. From vibrant documentaries to atmospheric thrillers, you’ll see an incredible amount of detail with the Ultra HD Premium Certified player.Brilliant colour and contrastForget washed out highlights and dull looking landscapes. With HDR content you’ll get more colours and more detail in bright and dark scenes. The UB820 supports three popular HDR standards, including Dolby Vision (available from Summer 2018), so you’ll be able to enjoy an ever-expanding range of entertainment.Hollywood picture processingPanasonic have been working with experts in Hollywood to bring you the best in picture processing. The HCX processor at the heart of the DP-UB820 delivers a beautifully realistic range of colours, so you can enjoy films as the director intended.4K HDR entertainmentYou’ll never be short of something to watch thanks to 4K HDR streaming services, including Netflix and Prime Video, catch-up TV with BBC iPlayer, and endless content on YouTube (all apps available from Summer 2018). It’s easy to setup and get connected too thanks to built-in WiFi.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.________________________________________Please note:- Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer & YouTube will be available via a software update from Summer 2018.- Dolby Vision & HDR10+ will be available via a software update from Summer 2018.- Compatible TV required to view 4K and HDR content.
  • Product codes: 5025232878819
  • PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver
  • Plays Blu-ray discs / DVDs with upscaling
  • Records to HDD
  • Up to 518 hours of SD / 259 hours HD recording
  • Catch-up TV & 4K Streaming
  • WiFi / Ethernet
  • Enjoy stunning 4K quality, 3D movies and Freeview Play catch-up with the Panasonic DMR-BWT850EB Smart 3D Blu-ray & DVD Player. Freeview catch-up Catch up with all your favourite shows whenever you want with Freeview Play, which lets you view programmes from the last week without even having to record them. Access Freeview Play in seconds using the designated button on the remote control, for one-touch access to all the catch-up you want. Don’t miss a moment of your favourite shows, even when there’s a clash in timing, with two Freeview HD tuners that let you record two different programmes at once. Never miss a moment and record up to 684 hours of HD content with the large 1 TB hard disk drive. 4K Ultra HD networking This Blu-ray player upscales content to near-4K levels, so you can enjoy your entertainment at resolutions close to Ultra HD. As well as recording and upscaling, the DMR-BWT850EB can view 4K video and imagery recorded to SD cards. Please note – 4K Blu-ray disc playback isn’t supported.Enjoy stunning detail in films and TV shows with 4K networking, which allows you to view and record in 4K on the built in HDD. Make the most of 3D and HD viewing with 4K upscaling, which offers outstanding quality on a variety of media with a compatible TV. Smart features Pair your smartphone or tablet straight to your TV screen using Miracast technology. Using the built-in WiFi, the DMR-BWT850EB mirrors the screen of your smart device for wireless display of videos and photos. Enjoy social media apps, catch up with on-demand channels and more with Panasonic’s app store. Access Twitter and Facebook, as well as YouTube, Netflix and BBC iPlayer in moments. Offering a huge variety of audio and video playback options, the Panasonic DMR-BWT850EB Blu-ray Recorder delivers striking media quality for any home. Don’t forget your HDMI cables Check out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new TV has a perfect picture with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables, which have a lifetime warranty.
  • Product codes: 5025232835614

What’s better PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold or PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold and PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver, 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 £329 cost of PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold is closer to the expectation you had than the £429 pricep point of PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver.

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 UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold and PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PANASONIC UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas PANASONIC DMR-BWT850EB Smart 4k Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray & DVD Recorder, Silver 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 UB820 Smart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & DVD Player, Gold



Rating:
8.70 out of
10