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Sony Ubp-x800m2 4k Uhd Blu-ray Disc Player Review

Intro

The Sony UBP-X800M2 is actually about identical to the step-upward UBP-X1100ES 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player that we previously reviewed. With that in heed, almost of David Krauss' detailed impressions utilize to this model as well. CLICK Hither to read David's full review.

That said, there a couple of pocket-size differences that set the ii models apart, especially when it comes to wired connection options and custom integration features.

Here's a breakdown of the features establish on the UBP-X1100ES that are not included on the UBP-X800M2 reviewed here:

  • RS-232C and IR ports used for system control have been removed
  • Doesn't support IP Control over CAT five cable or Wi-Fi networks
  • Doesn't feature rack ears for installation
  • The optical audio output has been removed
  • The 2-channel analog audio outputs accept been removed
  • The ability cablevision is not detachable
  • There is no front-panel display

Specs

Here'due south a total rundown of specs per Sony:

  • DIMENSIONS (Westward Ten H X D) - W17" x H2" 10 D10 1/ii" [W430 10 H50 x D265 (mm)]
  • WEIGHT - 8 lb 2/5 oz [three.8 kg]
  • DISC PLAYBACK - Ultra HD Blu-ray, BD-ROM, Stereoscopic 3D (profile five), SA-CD (SA-CD/CD) Playback, DVD-Video, DVD-Sound, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Double Layer, CD (CD-DA), CD-R/-RW
  • VIDEO FORMAT - HEVC (.mkv, .mp4, .m4v, .m2ts, .mts), VP9 (.webm, .mkv), VP8 (.webm, .mkv), VP6 (.flv), MPEG-1 Video/PS (.mpg .MPEG, .mkv) [.VOB, .VRO], MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS ( .mpg.MPEG, .m2ts, .mts, .mkv) [.VOB, .VRO], MPEG-4 AVC (.mkv, .mp4, .m4v, .m2ts, .mts) ,MPEG-4/AVC (.mov, 3gp, .3g2, .3gpp, .3gpp2, .flv), Xvid (.avi, .mkv), WMV9 (.wmv, .asf, .mkv), AVCHD Disc Format,VC1 (.m2ts, .mts, .mkv), Move JPEG (.mov, .avi)
  • Audio FORMAT - AAC (.AAC, .mka), HEAAC 5.1/v.two/level2, WMA9 Standard (.WMA), LPCM (.mka, .wav), DSD - DSDIFF/DSD (.dff, .dsf), FLAC (.flac, .fla), AIFF (.aiff, .aif), ALAC (.m4a), Dolby Digital (.ac3, .mka), WMA10 Pro, Vorbis, MP3 (.mp3, .mka), AAC (.m4a), Monkey'south Audio
  • PHOTO FORMAT - JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg), GIF (.gif), PNG (.png), MPO MPF 3D (.mpo), BMP (.bmp)
  • PICTURE FEATURES - HDR to SDR conversion, 4K Upscale (60p), Deep color (12 bit), 24p Truthful Movie theater, BRAVIA Mode
  • CERTIFIED HI-RES Audio -Aye
  • DOLBY - Dolby Atmos (bitstream out) / Dolby TrueHD decoding (7.1ch)
  • DTS® - DTS: 10 (bitstream out) / DTS decoding (7.1ch)
  • DSEE HX – Yes
  • BLUETOOTH® - Bluetooth TX, LDAC
  • NETWORK - WI-FI (two.4 GHz, v GHz)
  • STREAMING -4K streaming
  • FUNCTIONS - Kid Lock, Parental Control, BRAVIA Sync, Super Quick First Manner, Car Ability Off (Auto Stand-by)(20 min), Subtitle Shift, Display Info Position
  • INPUT AND OUTPUT- HDMI Output(south): 2 (Rear), Coaxial Audio Output(south): 1 (Rear), USB Input(southward): 1 (Front), Ethernet Connection(s): 1 (Rear)

Setup and Navigation

After booting the thespian up for the get-go time, the unit prompts users to select a language and configure an internet connection. Once continued, the player will download any available updates and and then restart.

The main menu interface itself is pretty barebones with elementary icons for selecting Disc Playback, USB, Media Servers, or Setup. Also, a 2nd row of icons for Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube is included as well. Though a pretty thin pick, it'south all the same nice to have integrated access to those principal apps.

The Setup Bill of fare itself is home to a comprehensive array of video and audio settings, including selections concerning HDR output, Dolby Vision output, Resolution, 24p output, 4K Upscaling, YCbCr/RGB, Deep Colour, 3D Output, Screen Format, and more.

In full general, users connecting the brandish to a mod 4K HDR display can leave most of these settings on their default selections while making sure that HDR Output is set to Auto.

Unfortunately, notwithstanding, things get much trickier when information technology comes to Dolby Vision. As previously detailed in our review of the UBP-X1100ES, Sony's players take a rather irritating limitation that does non permit them to automatically observe Dolby Vision discs in order to automatically turn the feature On or Off. Instead, users have to manually turn Dolby Vision output on in the Video Settings carte du jour earlier launching a Dolby Vision disc, then manually plough it off when launching an HDR10 or SDR disc. If the Dolby Vision setting is e'er left on, the player converts all discs to Dolby Vision creating an inaccurate picture show for HDR10 and SDR content.

I reached out to Sony to see if there was a specific reason why this design choice had been implemented or if in that location was a gamble it might exist adjusted via a future firmware update. This was their response:

"Yeah, Dolby Vision tin only be turned on and off manually at this time. There is no firmware update planned for the immediate hereafter, notwithstanding all options are being explored to improve the consumer experience. We're open to your thoughts, and capeesh the feedback!"

Sadly, it doesn't seem like this issue is a top priority for the company, which is a shame, since it's one of the player's just notable drawbacks.

Thankfully, if you're non sure whether a disc is encoded in Dolby Vision or not, there's really a way to check once you've started Dolby Vision playback. Simply striking the "Brandish" button on the included click-push button remote to bring up details for the video signal. If the title is supposed to exist in Dolby Vision it will say Dolby Vision under input and output. If a title is supposed to exist in HDR10 but is beingness converted to Dolby Vision, input will say HDR instead.

Outside of HDR source details, the Display overlay also offers a host of other useful signal details, including video and audio bitrates, frame rate, and more.

Performance

To test the UBP-X800M2's disc playback, I sampled a variety of 4K Ultra Hd Blu-ray discs and standard Blu-ray discs, including movies like Shazam! , Blade Runner , The Matrix , Hellboy , The Avengers , Wall-E , and more.

Throughout all my testing, the player properly displayed HDR10 content and bit-streamed Dolby Atmos and DTS:10 tracks without whatever issues. Likewise, Dolby Vision playback came through without any issues (if manually selected for applicable discs). In add-on, Hd to 4K upscaling was handled well, with nifty detail and no major artifacts.

Like many Blu-ray players, the device does offer some picture adjustment options when playing SDR and 4K HDR10 (but not Dolby Vision) content. it's unremarkably all-time to let your display handle these kind of adjustments, though, and instead opt for equally pure a signal from your Blu-ray player every bit possible.

Meanwhile, when it comes to general stability, the player was essentially flawless, offer fast load times, snappy navigation, and most-silent operation. That latter fact was particularly welcomed since I've run into some rather noisy disc drive issues on other 4K players from LG.

With that said, every bit great and problem-gratis every bit overall playback and usability was, I did see one odd playback quirk. When viewing various filigree test patterns on a Spears and Munsil 4K Calibration Disc , I noticed that one vertical column of pixels on the left side of the screen appeared to be cut-off or over-scanned out of view. This was the example on 2 displays that I tested whether passing the player through a receiver or connecting it directly to each Television. To be clear, the missing column of pixels was indeed visible on the same patterns when playing the disc on an LG 4K thespian.

I'm not sure what's causing this apparent over-scanning, and I experimented with a variety of unlike screen format, aspect ratio, and resolution settings in the actor's bill of fare and the TVs to see if I could correct it. Information technology's possible I'm but missing an easy solution, but nix seemed to piece of work. Of course, it's important to note that this is something I would have never noticed outside of a calibration pattern, and the negligible cavalcade of pixels that's being cut-off does not consequence in whatever kind of noticeable loss of picture when watching actual content. Withal, the over-scanning is not ideal.

Final Thoughts

Pros

  • 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision playback
  • 3D Blu-ray support
  • 4K upscaling
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:10 bit-streaming
  • How-do-you-do-res audio support

Cons

  • Dolby Vision must be manually activated and deactivated for proper playback
  • Very slight over-scanning outcome on the left side of the screen
  • No optical audio connection
  • No HDR10+ support

At $298, Sony'southward UBP-X800M2 is one of the most fully-featured 4K Blu-ray players in its toll range, offering 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision disc playback, hi-res audio back up, and almost of the same specs and features institute on the company's more than expensive UBP-X1100ES model.

In fact, if information technology wasn't for the irritating manual Dolby Vision result, this would easily be 1 of the very best players on the market place. As it stands, that's really the only drawback that'southward holding the thespian back from a Highly Recommended rating.

For users who don't listen manually activating and deactivating the Dolby Vision setting, however, the UBP-X800M2 is a bang-up buy.

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