The Cyber Monday deals are still in full flow and there are plenty of ways to save on all kinds of products right now, but you’ll need to act fast. For movie fans like me, one of the absolute best 4K Blu Ray players just went on sale. Right now, the Panasonic DP-UB820 is on sale for just $350, which is $150 off its retail price.
While the super premium Panasonic DP-UB900P sits atop of the company’s 4K Blu Ray player lineup, given that it’s more than double the price, it’s only for people who truly demand the absolute best and will pay anything for it. For most people, the current Panasonic DP-UB820 that’s on sale right now will more than suffice.
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Don’t take my word for it. Both reviews and Reddit comments agree that this player is the one to get.
The thing that sets the DP-UB820 apart from other lower-priced 4K Blu Ray players is its image performance, sound performance and support for multiple HDR formats. This player supports HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. It also tends to perform smoothly, without freezes or crashes.
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Of course, both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X support 4K Blu Ray playback. However, the Panasonic supports formats like HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision for disc playback, whereas the PS5 and Xbox Series X don’t. (Weirdly, Xbox does support Dolby Vision for games and streaming apps). You’ll get more accurate color and detail from Panasonic. Plus, the Panasonic has two HDMI outputs, so one HDMI can be dedicated to video and the other to audio.
If you recently bought an LG OLED TV, many of which are on sale right now, and want the absolute best home theater experience, having a high-end dedicated Panasonic Blu Ray player is the way to go. Check out our list of the best Cyber Monday TV deals as well as our roundup of the best overall Cyber Monday deals on Amazon happening as we speak.
Why this deal on the Panasonic DP-UB820 matters
This exact Blu Ray player rarely goes on sale, let alone at a 30% discount. With $150 off the regular price, this is one of the lowest prices I’ve seen and there is no telling how long this deal will last.
