Sony BDP-S6700
Score: 80/100
Panasonic UB420
Score: 82/100Rankings
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.
The Sony BDP-S6700 is a compact Blu-ray player that upscales 1080p content to 4K and offers extensive streaming and high-resolution audio features. It falls short of true native 4K disc playback and has a modest UI with occasional slow load times. It's best for budget-conscious 4K-TV owners who want broad streaming and strong audio without needing native UHD Blu-ray.
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| ↓ lower better | 907 gbest | 1,400 g |
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Ports(2) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
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Weight (g) | 907 g | 1400 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 255x39x192 mm | 267x95x374 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the BDP-S6700 for its value-driven audio performance, extensive streaming app library, and solid 4K upscaling, while pointing out limitations such as the 48 kHz SPDIF cap and a basic user interface that falls short of premium competitors.
Everyday users appreciate the easy Wi-Fi/Bluetooth setup, compact design, and reliable disc playback, but commonly complain about slow load times, a clunky remote/app experience, and the absence of true native 4K disc support.
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.
“smooth highs, tight bass”
“built-in Wi-Fi works reliably for streaming/firmware”
