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Panasonic DMP-UB900 vs Samsung UBD-K8500

17.13 in
2.68 in
Panasonic DMP-UB900 Blu Ray Player
Panasonic DMP-UB900
15.98 in
1.76 in
Samsung UBD-K8500 Blu Ray Player
Samsung UBD-K8500
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
18
4.6 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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4.0 out of 5
14 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
64 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %
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User rating
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
4 %
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4.0 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Device typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
TV tuneryesno
Analog signal format systemNTSCNTSC
Type of disc driveFront loaded with trayFront loaded with tray

Connectivity

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) outyesno
Analogue RCA stereo outputyesno
Balanced output (analogue) XLR number00
Balanced output digital XLR (AES / EBU) number00
Composite output number00
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) number11
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number11
DVI out number00
Front/side connectionsUSBUSB
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0a
Number of HDMI inputs22
Number of HDMI outputs22
S-Video output quantity00
SCART outnono
USByesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity21
Total USB number11
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Built-in or included adapterBuilt-inBuilt-in
Wireless networking standard IEEE 802.1
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n

Image properties

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
Supported image files
  • JPEG XR
  • MPO
JPEG/JPG
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • Matroska
  • MPO
  • AVCHD
  • DivX
  • DivX HD
  • M-JPEG
  • Matroska
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • MPO
  • WMV

Audio properties

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Audio output channels7.17.1
Audio format
  • DSD
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • THX Surround EX
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
WMV

Design

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Height2.68 in1.76 in
Width17.13 in15.98 in
Depth7.83 in9.06 in
Weight84.66 oz67.02 oz

Features

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Built-in internet services
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Twitter
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
Smart TVnoyes
Displayyesyes
Subtitles
  • SMI
  • SRT
  • SUB
  • TXT
  • SMI
  • SRT
  • SUB
  • TXT

Compatibility

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyesno
DLNA certifiedyesyes
HDRyesyes
HDR FormatHDR10HDR10
Region freenono
Streaming standardsMiracastMiracast
Ultra HD Blu-rayyesyes
Video upscalingyesyes

Storage

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
Blu-ray recordingnono
Built-in hard drivenono
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
  • BD-ROM
  • CD
  • CD-ROM
  • CD-RW
  • DVD
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RW

Power

Panasonic DMP-UB900Panasonic DMP-UB900
Samsung UBD-K8500Samsung UBD-K8500
AC input frequency60.0 Hz50.0 Hz
AC input voltage120.0 V220.0 V
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 26< 34
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)25.0 W34.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Small power inlet connector

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