The PS5: Is its 4K/HDR10 Blu Ray Playback Good Enough? 

I agree. I think its very good given its a console first and blu ray player 2nd.

I mean the ps5 is a gaming console but I see what you mean

Only with freeze frames do you notice the difference. in motion, its almost impossible.

I have not, though im sure someone has.

haha yep, loved Contra!

True. While some may still watch 3D movies, on the whole, it would seem 3D movies and TVs have sort of become a thing of the past.

just set the UB820 to "oled" in the settings menu.

I think the PS5 is plenty good enough for most people.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 ​​​@SteadyChaos Productions True! However a dedicated BD player particularly something like the UB820 must have many more as well as more comprehensive options or settings for video playback and quality. I would like to know you went through all of them to make sure they're all optimized for best result on your TV which could make a real noticeable difference in the comparison. Though I do believe some basic settings should be left on default/standard and better have their counterparts on TV changed or adjusted unless they're not available there. Also honestly It's unfortunate that PS5 still does not support 3D BD playback which can be the only reason why some 3D movie lovers like me may actually end up buying a dedicated blu-ray player (possibly something much cheaper than the UB820) just for that feature!

@@musaedalfraih4682 i went through them all, none make a big difference except DV.

@@musaedalfraih4682 it supports 3d, but 3d has really fallen in popularity the last 6-7 years.

@SteadyChaos Productions Since when? Are you positive? Coz my PS5 and so many others' are not playing 3D BDs and it has become a well known fact nowadays as far as I know! Or do you mean that it does but the feature isn't like activated?

welcome!

Agreed with the DV part. i tested in HDR10 for an apples to apples comparison though, as the PS5 is not DV compatible. The point was, can the PS5 double as a game console AND adequate 4K/HDR10 player, and I think we've seen here, it can. For most, its totally acceptable and not necessary to go out and get a high end dedicated player.

It's not . I brought a dedicated 4k blu-ray player just because the difference is that big

Hdr10+ better than dv

@@COVIDisA_HOAX technically speaking, DV is superior to even HDR10+

DV is superior. However unless you have a tv that supports DV then it’s completely pointless. If you have a HDR only tv and a PS5 there is nothing to justify paying out for a dedicated player with all the bells and whistles if your display cannot take advantage of it. PS5 does the job just fine for 99% of those who watch Blu-ray.

yeah, good question, this player and all players ive had usually output in native 1080/4k at 24hz.

good question. As far as i know, there is no such option on ps5.

none of those issues on my UB820 or Sony X800.

If dolby vision isnt important to you, id say no, your XSX should be just fine.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 I couldn't care less about HDR or Dolby Vision. But wouldn't the 820 or 420 still have the slight edge in Colour, pop and sharpness over the PS5's 4K player? With PS5, i could always bump the color up by a couple of points, slightly increase the sharpness and maybe boost contrast to compensate. :P

@@NeonPizza80s the 820 has a slight color reproduction advantage, but unless doing a side by side comparison, its not noticeable.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 Ya I hear the 820 and 420 have identical picture quality, so I'd probably just go for the latter. I barely touch my PS5 for gaming anyways, and it's pretty cumbersome to use even with the media remote. :P

There would likely be some improvement, though likely not as much as everyone thinks.

good question, not sure, but i would imagine so.

Yes.

i did not use the optimizer, just set the picture to "oled"

100% agree.

Agreed. That's what i've done. I just purchased an 83" Sony 4K A90J OLED and I got the UB820 to be my dedicated 4K BluRay player while my PS5 and Xbox Series X as just for gaming. My TV arrives tomorrow and I can't wait. Upgraded from a 2008 52" Sharp Aquos LCD

@@criticalmas7770 awesome man! Thats a huuuuuuge upgrade.

@@criticalmas7770 did you get your a90j and how much are you enjoying it? that tv is absolutely amazing I don't have that I went with the C1 77. I use it mainly for gaming so I went with the C1.

@@ernestohernandez9370 Hey Ernesto. I did I did. I absolutely fucking LOVE it. I've re-engaged with cinema at home like crazy. Ive always been a cinephile but i'd watch maybe 4-5 movies a week. Now with this tv im watching almost 2 movies a day. LOL

video direct to TV, audio direct to AVR.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 Thx for confirmation.

Both are good players, but the UB-820 seems to be the gold standard in terms of performance and available feature set.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 Is the picture quality the same for the UB-420 and UB-820?

yeah, its pricey and prb not worth it to be honest.

820 is among the best 4k players and upscalers you can buy. Buy with confidence.

Blu Ray resolution is significantly distorted when watching TV with an 85-inch diagonal. I do not recommend to anyone! The Panasonic DP-UB820 is unable to produce a normal image!

@@GintsBUDE Do you recommend staying away from standard Blu-rays entirely for this screen size, and just keeping to UHD Blu-ray?

COD Cold war

Agreed that a stand alone player is ideal for a videophile, but for most people, i don't necessarily think it is essential.

Really?? And i mean that in a non demeaning way honestly. Maybe its ur tv?

@@CatManDoom84 I have a new one to hook up, but also I am old and need new glasses. I believe everyone and have been getting new purchases on 4K.

If you want DV...then sure, it's good. But honestly, you can find cheaper players that offer dolby vision. In terms of HDR10, the Panasonic is just slightly better than the PS5. In terms of clarity, it is no better than the PS5.

Especially if you have a Samsung S95B without DV!! But the upscaling on the S95B is excellent so happy with the PS5, but dedicated player will generally always be better

My sentiments exactly. The 820 is great for enthusiasts and those who must have DV. Otherwise, the PS5 is just fine - the differences are pretty minimal.

no, only during start up really.

4K 24p. This is a movie.

Is that with the PS5 player display settings adjusted properly? The Blu-ray player app has its own dedicated settings and you have to disable things like digital noise reduction which are enabled by default and hurt the image quality.

@@c-samleystudios1573 theres an app? Always just put the disc straight into ps5

Good question, i have not directly compared the UB820 to anything else.

yeah, as far as HDR10 playback, the Sony is nearly on par with the Panny. Of course, if one is a videophile, theyre gonna want the Panny for DV

There is a difference, yes, though im not sure its huge. I could test it out some time.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 you seem reluctant about giving the 820 credit in certain areas the PS5 lacks, dolby vision being just that. i get that the masses will make due with the PS5 but true movie buffs will notice a difference especially with a dolby vision enabled tv.

@@spiltcoff33 I say in the video if one is a videophile they should consider the 820 for DV. That said, I dont always see a massive difference between HDR10 and DV.

thats strange, ive not had any issues like that with my ps5.

Series x and one x movies mess up all the time. Maybe this guy just hasn't played enough of a variety of movies. I highly doubt sony is any different in their console. Im debating on a stand alone because I have Samsung q950a beast surround sound

@@steadychaosproductions3376 turn out the movie i played was Defective😭 But my series x still fail on some movie or it skips even when nothing wrong with it As for ps5 idk i have not play enough 4k movie on it to know

@@snakekingblues3017 everything is going digital anyway - its inevitable.

@@steadychaosproductions3376yeah... that suck

Every 4k player

there could and usually are minor differences in clarity and color reproduction.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 if both players are giving me exactly what is on the disc, in a digital output, then there can't be any difference unless either the TV can't handle the signal for some reason, or, more likely, one or both of the players are doing something to the signal. It doesn't make sense otherwise.

@@brianmoore581 of course there can be differences depending on processor etc. What youre saying refers more to HDMI cables and the simple transference of digital information.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 exactly. If you are outputting a digital signal to your TV, then it should be exactly the same. That's why seeing the differences in the butterfly video tells me there is some sort of processing going on in the player. It's not just passing along an untouched signal. And these days all players are hooked up to the TV by digital cables.

@@brianmoore581 players and processors arent passive like cables are.

yeah ive noticed that. I used it because it was colorful.

this video was specifically seeking to compare the hdr10 format.

interesting!

slightly, but its not really a big deal.

Much much louder but that could just be specific to my PS5

@@rolan5948 I appreciate your input! I'm very sensitive to sound, so I think I'll get the digital ps5 and the Panasonic.

@@altodomino7859 Definitely do, the PS5 is so loud its far louder than my PS4 pro but then again, I did get the latest version of it that was bundled with Red Dead Redemption 2, that fixed the jet engine launch PS4 Pro’s

@@rolan5948 Is it loud when you're playing digital download games? Or just discs?

Agreed

😂

would love to, but dont own it.

Consoles are more than just gaming machines these days, they are also quite capable of playing and streaming movies. In fact, the video quality is good enough on the gaming machines that the vast majority of people don't really need to spend extra on a blu ray player anymore.

This is not true. They play blu ray and DVD movies just fine. The video playback in these is necessary to show CGI FMV cutscenes and trailers and all that stuff. Why wouldnt it be sufficient at playing a disc movie. That doesnt make any sense at all.

agree about the color...though i have a hard time seeing sharpness differences.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 Could it be your TV?

@@bc_usa doubtful, this was on an lg oled.

Agreed, i think the PS5 player is good enough for most. Besides, almost everyone is going digital anyway.

yep

yeah, it really should have it.

I wish it also had HDR10+ as well. I hate these dumb format battle wars. I have a Samsung TV so DV is pointless to me.

I have a Panasonic oled tv, it supports all formats.

more or less, yes.

interesting observation. They both look pretty similar to me.

lol. 4K blu rays offer better quality than any streamed content. But no doubt, digital is the way forward.

Enjoy the lawsuit when your isp provider sends your IP address to the production companies.

@@anthonyhernandez131 just use a vpn. ha

Better picture and sound 4K Ultra HD Blu ray disc

whoa. This is the first severely negative opinion ive seen from someone about this player. I'll admit i have not tried the usb ports with 4k files, so i cant speak to that. I also agree the remote should be better, tho i dont think its terrible. That said, ive found the upscaling to be pretty good.

@@steadychaosproductions3376 Blu Ray resolution is significantly distorted when watching TV with an 85-inch diagonal. I do not recommend to anyone! The Panasonic DP-UB820 is unable to produce a normal image!

@@GintsBUDE it shouldnt be as long as you set to 16x9