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Panasonic DMP-UB900

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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • quality is outstanding
  • fine detail and smooth colour gradation
  • the results are surprisingly good

Cons

  • gen 4K AV receivers will probably not be compatible with HDR content
  • an adjustable dynamic range control for screens which are not HDR enabled
  • Boredom is not an appropriate response to explosions

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • Full HD
  • 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • no
  • DSD, DTS-HD HR, DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, THX Surround EX

Panasonic DMP-UB900 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic DMP-UB900

Pros

  • quality is outstanding
  • fine detail and smooth colour gradation
  • the results are surprisingly good
  • UB900 acquits itself well
  • stronger and more comprehensive every month
  • great bargain and superior value
  • The detail and colour depth available is stunning
  • all 4K UHD Blu-rays are region-free
  • UHD Blu-rays are region-free
  • the best of which are all 4K-compatible
  • players have clear and easy menu systems

Cons

  • gen 4K AV receivers will probably not be compatible with HDR content
  • an adjustable dynamic range control for screens which are not HDR enabled
  • Boredom is not an appropriate response to explosions
  • Blu-ray boxes are thin and a bit flimsy
  • renders 3D almost redundant
  • It is not easy being the first of a new breed
  • unapologetic fingerprint magnet
  • accompanying Blu-rays may still be region-locked
  • HDR elevates them from flat clouds of orange to lethal balls of fire
  • s features might seem a little bewildering
  • HDR TV

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Panasonic DMP-UB900 - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
Built-in D/A converteryes
D/A audio32-bit / 192 kHz
DAC (audio chip)ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018
TV tuneryes
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Type of digital tunerAnalog
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
HD typeFull HD
x.v.Color supportyes
Supported image files
  • JPEG XR
  • MPO
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • Matroska
  • MPO
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Built-in internet services
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Smart TVno
Displayyes
Subtitles
  • SMI
  • SRT
  • SUB
  • TXT
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD-R
  • BD-R DL
  • BD-RE
  • BD-RE DL
  • BD-ROM
  • CD
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+R DL
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-RW
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) outyes
Type of analogue RCA7.1
Analogue RCA stereo outputyes
Balanced output (analogue) XLR number0
Balanced output digital XLR (AES / EBU) number0
Composite output number0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) number1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number1
DVI out number0
Front/side connectionsUSB
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of HDMI outputs2
S-Video output quantity0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Total USB number1
USB recording featureno
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included adapterBuilt-in
Wireless networking standard IEEE 802.1
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Audio format
  • DSD
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • THX Surround EX
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height2.68 in
Width17.13 in
Depth7.83 in
Weight84.66 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
DLNA certifiedyes
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR10
Region freeno
Streaming standardsMiracast
Ultra HD Blu-rayyes
Video upscalingyes
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Power
AC input frequency60.0 Hz
AC input voltage120.0 V
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 26
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W
Power consumption (typical)25.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector

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Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (19)

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Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic DMP-UB900 review: an Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray player like no other
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T3
Published: 05.07.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900 review: an Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray player like no other
5.0

It’s feature packed and has a premium build, but does the 4K viewing experience justify its monstrous price?

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TechRadar
Published: 14.07.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900 review
5.0

Digital cinema finally comes home

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic DMP-UB900 review: Ultra-HD Blu-ray master class - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 03.06.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900 review: Ultra-HD Blu-ray master class - Pocket-lint
4.5

Panasonic pitched the UB900 as a premium home entertainment device, looking to do everything from the one box. It's more potent and offers more audio

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Gadget Review
Published: 09.07.2020
Panasonic DMP-UB900
4.5

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Panasonic DMP-UB900PerformanceDesignValuePanasonic DMP-UB900 Wrap Up Reader Rating4 Votes7.69Expert RatingHave you been looking for something to upgrade your home theater system? Maybe the resolution or color contrast from just Netflix isn’t doing it. Well whichever it is, the Panasonic DMP-UB900 comes with an astoundingly high resolution along with Wi-Fi compatibility in a blu-ray player which also has a pretty well built design. You might also want to record your favorite shows with our TiVo […]

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player review: A great choice for audiophiles and home theater buffs
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Published: 16.11.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player review: A great choice for audiophiles and home theater buffs
4.0

This is the only Blu-ray player we've seen that can also play DSD audio files, but don't pay the premium price unless you can take full advantage of its advanced features.

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 16.08.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player: Australian Review

Slowly but surely, after years of waiting and angst, 4K is becoming a thing. Ultra HD Blu-ray discs are already available in stores around the country — at a moderate price premium over a standard Blu-ray or DVD — and Netflix’s repertoire of 4K content is growing and growing. The...

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Hands On: Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 03.05.2016
Hands On: Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player

Australia’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray player delivers the goods but you’ll want a top-shelf television and a great movie to really do it justice. Right now Netflix is the sole oasis in Australia’s Ultra HD content desert, but that’s finally set to change with Panasonic unveiling its DMP-UB900 Ultra HD...

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 15.03.2016
Home review
5.0

Ultra HD Blu-ray has arrived and Panasonic's player has delivered a devastating first blow...

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Sound & Vision
Published: 18.01.2017
Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

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Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic DMP-UB900 4K Blu-ray Player Review
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Panasonic DMP-UB900 4K Blu-ray Player Review

With excellent video output quality & novel processing feature, the Panasonic DMP-UB900 is a well-designed 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player.

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic DMP-UB900 4K UHD disc player review - quality that will amaze you
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Tech Guide
Published: 26.09.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900 4K UHD disc player review - quality that will amaze you

The long wait to enjoy 4K content on our 4K TVs is over and now we can watch the latest releases on 4K Ultra High Definition discs thanks to a player like the Panasonic DMP-UB900. 4K provides four times the resolution of full high definition that we see with Blu-ray Disc. The Panasonic DMP-UB900 is […]

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AVForums
Published: 16.04.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900
4.5

Panasonic's DMP-UB900 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player finally arrives but does it live up to all the hype?

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Good Housekeeping
Published: 12.12.2016
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The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Panasonic DMP-UB900

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.01.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900
5.0

Panasonic DMP-UB900 review: Say hello to the best picture quality you've ever seen.

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Panasonic DMP-UB900 review - the best Ultra HD Blu-ray player you can buy right now
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Expert Reviews
Published: 27.04.2016
Panasonic DMP-UB900 review - the best Ultra HD Blu-ray player you can buy right now
4.0

If money's no object and you want to start watching Ultra HD Blu-rays right now, the DMP-UB900 is the best player you can currently buy

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