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Panasonic 4K Dolby Vision Blu-Ray Player DP-UB450GN $245, DP-UB820GN $453 + Del ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi / Del'd @Amazon AU

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Panasonic 4K Dolby Vision Blu-Ray Player DP-UB450GN $245, DP-UB820GN $453 + Del ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi / Del'd @Amazon AU
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AussieDeals on 22/12/2022 - 12:09 jbhifi.com.au (982 clicks)
Last edited 22/12/2022 - 14:38 by 1 other user

Excellent sale price before Christmas. RRP $399. Dolby Vision & HDR10+ capable 4K blu-ray player that is much more affordable than the UB820 which is also on sale for $453. UB820 advantages are HCX HDR optimiser and support for analogue 7.1 output if you have an older receiver and home theatre setup but is considerably larger in size.

PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox One S/X can play 4K discs but do not support Dolby Vision nor HDR10+ on 4K disc playback.

UB450 Available at same price at Amazon with free delivery but on back-order

Description:

Complete HDR format support – Supports Dolby Vision™, HDR10+™ and more
The Panasonic UB450 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player supports HDR10, the standard HDR format for films and UHD Blu-ray discs, plus HDR10+™ dynamic metadata, Dolby Vision™ and Hybrid Log-Gamma for maximum content compatibility, giving you access to the best possible picture quality at home.

Stunning 4K UHD Viewing Quality - Get the most out of your 4K UHD TV
With the UB450 you can enjoy the vibrant colours and high contrast images of Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. The cutting-edge technology delivers lifelike detail and superior sharpness in full 4K resolution for an unparalleled cinematic experience at home.

Reproducing Beautiful Memories on a Large Screen
Enjoy the memories of your vacation or precious images of family and friends taken with a camera or camcorder on your Ultra HD TV screen. You can reproduce 4K videos in MP4 and view JPEG images in 4K resolution to relive the beautiful moments again.

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Audio Format Supported
The UB450 can also output the latest surround formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks to delivery sensational, immersive sound. When using a sound system and movie title compatible with Dolby Atmos, it creates the most sonically immersive soundstage available.

High-Resolution Audio Playback – Experience Studio Sound Quality
This model is designed for high-resolution audio reproduction. In addition to the conventional WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA/AIFF formats, DSD (5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz/11.2MHz) and ALAC music files can be reproduced. Simply connect to your home audio system to enjoy music sources equivalent to studio master sound quality.

TWIN HDMI PURE AV - Designed to Isolate and Transmit TV (4K Video) and Amp Audio
The twin HDMI arrangement separates audio and video signals to suppress unwanted noise and achieve high-quality audio reproduction.

Key Features

Supports HDR10+ & Dolby Vision HDR formats for optimal viewing quality

Dolby Atmos / DTS:X Surround Sound support

High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF)

TWIN HDMI

Supports Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD discs

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  • scuderiarmani on 22/12/2022 - 12:18

    Noticed people saying the 820 won't be in stock here for a while too, JB website seems to suggest 6 weeks or so. Excellent unit.

    • deepfriedchips on 22/12/2022 - 12:34
      +3

      Bought the 820 on black friday, despite having an xbox series x and thinking there may not be any advantage. Definitely wrong on that count. The 820 is so good - picture quality and sound.

      • Fuzor on 22/12/2022 - 12:42

        Can you really see any difference? I have a pretty good FullHD Blu Ray player and I cant really tell any difference between my 1080p blu ray discs to a 4k stream.

        • catchmeifyoucan on 22/12/2022 - 13:39
          +4

          4k streams are a fraction of the bitrate of 4k blu ray discs, you need to compare blu FHD ray with blu ray 4k to see and hear the difference and even some players upscale FHD content to 4k so well that it can make the difference even less obvious.

          • bohn on 22/12/2022 - 13:44
            +1

            @catchmeifyoucan: Just download 4k remuxes

            • catchmeifyoucan on 22/12/2022 - 13:56

              @bohn: Exactly, I just rip every new 4K Blu Ray I buy to MKV files and play them directly on my TV but Dolby Vision discs can be a pain to get working correctly.
              There are many advantages to doing this and although it takes a while to rip in the first place, I prefer this method as I don't have to put up with the the Xbox's fan and disc spinning noises.

        • NoshTwin on 22/12/2022 - 13:47

          It's normal to expect a 1080p blu-ray to look better than a 4K stream, because the bit rate is higher on a blu-ray than most streaming services even at 4k. Though in some cases I'd take a 4k stream over a blu ray for HDR.

          A 4K blu-ray will look noticeable better than a 1080p blu-ray however.

        • scuderiarmani on 22/12/2022 - 14:57

          I wear glasses and I can. Easily.

          • solidussnake on 22/12/2022 - 16:11
            -4

            @scuderiarmani: Over a PS5 really.. what tv do you have ??

            Are there any YouTube videos that really shows it pulls ahead ?

            • scuderiarmani on 22/12/2022 - 16:38

              @solidussnake: Why you changing the criteria? Do you need help reading?

              • solidussnake on 22/12/2022 - 16:43
                -6

                @scuderiarmani: Just funny trying to see people justify their purchase of these like yourself, maybe I need your glasses..

                • scuderiarmani on 22/12/2022 - 16:51
                  +1

                  @solidussnake: Keep using your negs on me you sad person.

                  You responded to a post about Xbox with a PS5 comparison…. You obviously need glasses.

                  Just own it, run along, and stop flogging up a thread you obviously have no interest in.

                  • solidussnake on 22/12/2022 - 16:55
                    -3

                    @scuderiarmani: Merry Xmas bro why are you so angry ?

                    I'm just trying to see if it's worth buying over a PS5 and also yes also a Xbox since you know they're both consoles.. and how apparently you can absolutely tell the difference that's all thanks anyway.. 😘

                    • scuderiarmani on 22/12/2022 - 16:58

                      @solidussnake: Nah, you are here to mock people who bought them, obviously a little bit jealous, or you are just a lonely troll.

                      Not one constructive post, only mocking.

                      Only need to look below, caught you out lying….. You said it yourself, 'absolutely not worth it'

                      So. Run along.

                      • solidussnake on 22/12/2022 - 17:02
                        -2

                        @scuderiarmani: How's that lying on my comment below it's literally the only difference.. you obviously need the last word so I'll leave it at that champ. 🏃

                        • scuderiarmani on 22/12/2022 - 17:05

                          @solidussnake: I'm just blocking you, such a waste of time dealing with absolute drivel.

                          1st Post - Have a look at the comparison on the UB820 vs a PS5 absolutely not worth it from the comparisons
                          2nd Post - Wow you must have perfect vision to notice the difference
                          3rd Post - Can't read what you respond to
                          4th Post - Just funny trying to see people justify their purchase of these like yourself, maybe I need your glasses..
                          5th Post - I'm just trying to see if it's worth buying over a PS5 and also yes also a Xbox since you know they're both consoles.. and how apparently you can absolutely tell the difference that's all thanks anyway..

                          Sure you are mate.

                          Glad your comment is getting the love it deserves.

    • gazer on 22/12/2022 - 23:26

      Try ringing around a few stores - they can tell you what stock is on the system. I found one today - and also quite a few nearby stores were listed as having 1 or 2 that don't register on the website stock. I got a PM $445 at Videopro, with $30 off $250 perks and paying with recent 15% off coles gift cards came to $352.

  • Saltysez on 22/12/2022 - 12:26
    +2

    Any advantage over PS5 besides Dolby Vision?

    • solidussnake on 22/12/2022 - 13:22
      -1

      Have a look at the comparison on the UB820 vs a PS5 absolutely not worth it from the comparisons

      • NoshTwin on 22/12/2022 - 13:44
        +3

        I find the PS5 (and Xbox) to have more buggy 4k disc players than my dedicated Sony player. Dedicated player also generally better supports different home AV setups and handles more obscure video or audio codecs better. If you already own a PS5 and are happy I would not get a dedicated player.

        A lot of people on the internet will make nebulous statements like "The video quality is way better", but will little actual testing to back it up.

        edit: Meant to reply to the top level comment, but oh well

      • ubcool on 22/12/2022 - 15:43
        -1

        Only if you have an expensive setup already. Most tvs don't even display full hdr

    • Fredfloresjr on 22/12/2022 - 15:43

      No, it is not. I do both have and can't find any difference on LG C2. Sold the Panasonic at gumtree the next day.

  • Red Pandas on 22/12/2022 - 12:43

    Will this play region a blu ray?

    • Randolph Duke on 23/12/2022 - 22:34
      +1

      Niet, not with stock firmware

  • runforthedeals on 22/12/2022 - 12:45

    is the HCX chip on the 820 worth a $200 upgrade over the 450?

    • AlexF on 22/12/2022 - 13:46
      +3

      "HDR Optimiser" is only used for static HDR (HDR10), not dynamic HDR (HDR10+ & DV).

    • NoshTwin on 23/12/2022 - 09:40

      In general I would say no.

    • 0 jingle 0 on 24/12/2022 - 00:02

      If you have a recent 4K HDR TV it will do the job.

  • jakeh87 on 22/12/2022 - 12:47
    +9

    Chuck a $5 pencil case or something in with the $245 player and get another $30 off with the perks voucher.

  • xecutor on 22/12/2022 - 19:27
    +2

    Don't forget to check your emails if you are a JBHIFi perks member for this offer which expires tomorrow, 23rd Dec (Spend minimum of $250 to get $30 off) for further discount

  • runforthedeals on 22/12/2022 - 22:01

    ok so I just picked up the UB450 and tested some Top Gun Maverick scenes on it, I had previously tested the same movie on my PS4 pro bluray (1080p), both devices connected through an Onkyo receiver and played on a basic cheapish 70" Hisense UHD from Costco. Picture quality seems better but not a day and night difference, maybe because my receiver also does 4k upscaling? Or maybe my tv is just not good enough, I reckon it's the tv.

    But audio quality is definitely better, I can finally watch the movie in Dolby Atmos. For this price it is a pretty good deal for me, I probably have to get a better TV though.

    • solidussnake on 23/12/2022 - 07:35

      Try plugging he PS4 and also the Player directly into the TV and see if there's a noticeable difference ?

  • tryingtohelp on 23/12/2022 - 08:54

    Is 7 channel analogue audio better when compared to digital?

    • NoshTwin on 23/12/2022 - 09:41

      Kinda depends, but in general analogue surround audio outputs is really more of a legacy support feature. You wouldn't use it over HDMI unless you had a pretty old setup that needed it.

  • stokesy77 on 23/12/2022 - 10:32

    Thanks OP for note about the Xbox Series X - didn't realise it doesn't support playing Dolby Vision, and may not have picked up on that.

    Jumped into the rabbit hole researching the Xbox player and this unit, and ended up purchasing a Sony UBP-X700, based on reviews. My Sony X95H doesn't support HDR10+ and nearly all my discs are DV anyway, so it reads generally like it'll have better PQ over the Panny. 🤷‍♂️

  • yozza on 23/12/2022 - 10:40
    +1

    This review might be useful: https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/panasonic-dp-ub450

  • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2022 - 14:23

    I have a Panasonic UB300 blu-ray player from about five years ago. Is this a massive upgrade?

  • Associatedcelery juice @ JB Hi-Fi on 23/12/2022 - 15:16

    Deal ends on the 31st at JB

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