Panasonic UB420
Score: 82/100
Roku Ultra Ultimate
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Roku Ultra 2024 is Roku's flagship streaming player offering cinema-grade 4K HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and a premium rechargeable remote. Its trade-offs are higher power draw, modest 4 GB storage and a single USB port, making it best for users with compatible 4K HDR TVs seeking top-tier performance.
The Panasonic DP-UB420 is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player delivering HDR10+ video and high-resolution audio with built-in Wi-Fi and voice control. It does not carry ENERGY STAR certification and its USB storage is capped at 4 TB. Perfect for home-theater enthusiasts prioritizing picture and sound quality.
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| ↓ lower better | 1,400 g | 167.26 gbest |
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HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
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Warranty (years) | 1 years | 0 years |
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Weight (g) | 1400 g | 167.26 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 267x95x374 mm | 124.5 x 25.4 x 127 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the DP-UB420 for its HCX processor that delivers filmmaker-intended 4K/HDR quality, precise color reproduction, and HDR10+ support. They highlight the HDR Optimizer for TV-matching brightness, twin HDMI outputs for pure-audio paths, and extensive high-resolution audio decoding as premium strengths, calling it a compact player with uncompromising picture and sound. The lack of ENERGY STAR certification and gaming features are noted as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the reliable built-in Wi-Fi for streaming and firmware updates, the cinema-like 4K HDR playback, and the convenience of voice control. They also value the ability to attach large external hard drives for extensive media collections. No major complaints surface beyond the expected limitations of a dedicated media player.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the Roku Ultra 2024 for its markedly faster interface, theater-grade 4K HDR10+/Dolby Vision video, Dolby Atmos sound, and the feature-rich Voice Remote Pro. They also highlight the robust Wi-Fi 6/Ethernet connectivity and convenient Bluetooth headphone mode, while noting that full feature utilization requires a compatible HDCP 2.2 4K TV and that the modest 4 GB storage may be a limitation for heavy users.
Everyday users appreciate the Ultra's rapid navigation, reliable performance and the convenience of private Bluetooth listening, often mentioning helpful support experiences. However, they commonly note that the premium visual and audio features only shine on newer 4K HDR sets and express mild concerns about limited storage and the need to keep the remote charged.
“built-in Wi-Fi works reliably for streaming/firmware”
“30% faster interface delivers lightning-quick navigation and instant app launches”
“Supports 4K HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinematic picture and sound”
