Panasonic DP-UB420-K 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

Description

Product highlights
plays Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, 3D and standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs, CDs and rewriteable discs
plays Region A Blu-ray discs and Region 1 DVDs
compact design fits into wide range of home theater and TV setups
full 4K resolution video for use with Ultra HD TVs
4K video upscaling for standard Blu-ray and DVDs
supports lower resolutions when used with non-4K TVs
HDR (High Dynamic Range) for extended picture contrast and brightness on compatible TVs
supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
"HDR TV Type" provides tone-mapping options to more accurately match the brightness capabilities of your display
"HDR Optimizer" lets you adjust HDR screen brightness to match the light level in your room
HDR-to-SDR conversion optimizes HDR content for a 4K TV or projector without HDR
Panasonic's HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) processor delivers precise HDR and color processing for stunning color and detail in all your 4K/HDR content
dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) provides fast, reliable wireless streaming
built-in apps for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube support 4K streaming (subscription may be required; requires internet speed of at least 20Mbps)
mobile-to-player wireless mirroring with Miracast™ enabled phones and tablets
selectable video resolution up to 3840 x 2160 pixels
built-in audio decoding for Dolby® Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, and DTS-HD Master Audio
can pass Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks when HDMI output is set to "bitstream"
plays AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (.dff and .dfs files), FLAC, MP3, WMA, and WAV audio file formats
plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device; PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution, and DSD files up to 11.2 MHz
2 HDMI outputs for separating audio and video signals
"VIDEO" HDMI output is HDMI 2.0a (connected 4K TV and/or receiver must have an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI input, and must have HDMI 2.0a to support HDR)
"AUDIO" HDMI output is HDMI 1.4a and does not output video signal
optical digital audio output
two USB ports: front-panel 2.0 and rear-panel 3.0, to play music, movies, and images from a thumb drive or external hard drive
Ethernet port for internet connectivity
remote control
supports voice control of compatible apps:
works with Google Home-compatible voice control assistants
works with Amazon Alexa-compatible voice control assistants
12-5/8"W x 1-7/8"H x 7-7/8"D
weight: 3.1 lbs.
warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
What's in the box
Ultra HD Blu-ray player
63" AC power cord
Remote control (N2QAYB001206)
2 "AA" batteries
Basic Owner's Manual
About this item
Written by Crutchfield's Jeff Miller
The Panasonic DP-UB420 has a smaller footprint than other Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray players, but still delivers a fantastic 4K picture.
Compact design with top-notch 4K picture quality
Panasonic's DP-UB420 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player is the smaller sibling of the highly-rated DP-UB820, which I named 2021's  best Blu-ray player. The 'UB420 has a more streamlined design that fits easier in tight spaces, and its features and connections have been stripped down a bit. But if your main concern is the picture quality on your  4K TV or  4K projector? This player features Panasonic's HCX video processor — arguably the best processor ever available in a Blu-ray player.
Getting the best HDR picture quality
A big part of why 4K Blu-ray and streamed 4K content looks so lifelike is HDR — High Dynamic Range. It can provide a much wider range of contrast and colors than HDTVs ever could. This player will not support Dolby Vision® like the DP-UB820, but it does support the more widely available HDR10 format.
This player uses a process called "tone-mapping" to help your TV properly display higher peak brightness, and get the best possible depth and detail for your screen. Panasonic's HDR Optimizer feature lets you further fine-tune HDR performance by adjusting brightness for the light level in your room.
Sound that keeps you riveted
Panasonic didn't forget about the sound — all the top movie formats are supported. There's built-in processing for the most common flavors of Dolby® and DTS® surround, and you can send three-dimensional audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X to a compatible receiver via HDMI.
When it comes to music, the player delivers crisp, detailed sound with your CDs, and it can play high-res PCM and DSD audio files from a USB thumb drive.
Dual-band Wi-Fi means smooth 4K video streaming
Along with playing discs, you can use the 'UB420 to stream Netflix®, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube®. These are the three video services that offer the most 4K content available right now. And this player's dual-band Wi-Fi gives you the strong connection needed for streaming 4K. (We recommend having an internet speed of 20 Mbps or faster for 4K streaming.)