Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player with HDR Bundle with 6-Feet High Speed Premium HDMI Cables and Ethernet Cable (3 Items)

The product shipped in another box with the bundled ethernet and HDMI leads. I noticed that the player itself doesn't include an HDMI lead in the box, hence I chose this bundle.The HDMI and ethernet cable aside, the player itself is incredibly well built, heavy and solid.Pros include:Great quality construction - with reduced vibration. I noticed none in my cabinet.High quality video outputs with Dolby Vision, HDR10 (not HDR10+), Dolby® Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, and DTS-HD Master Audio.Ability to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, 3D and standard Blu-ray discs, SACDs, DVD-Audio, DVDs, CDs and pretty much any discs you throw its way.Upscales non 4K video to 4K.2x HDMI outputs - one specifically for audio output - so you can route to a receiver.WiFI and Ethernet support for inbuilt streaming Apps. I personally would use my Apple TV instead.Bluetooth connectivity for headphones and speakers with LDAC support.Front panel USB port for file playback.Remote can control your TV as well - and its convenient to be able to control my TV/soundbar/player with one controller.Cons include:Dolby Vision support needs to be toggled on and off in the Settings menu before playing back a disc. Otherwise, it will output Dolby Vision for non supported content resulting in less than ideal picture.No HDR10+ support - although with Dolby Vision support, this is not too much of an issue unless you have a Samsung TV.Overall I believe this provides exceptional value for money and I would recommend this over the X700 if you need Dolby Vision support and DVD-Audio support. In addition, it has better build quality. It also has HDMI 2.0b vs the HDMI 2.0a port the X700 is equipped with.Perhaps there are Panasonic players that provide great quality video and have HDR10+ support, but they are substantially more expensive.

Good unit, rather large but built well. Plays DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K perfectly well. The remote could be designed better and there is lack of streaming apps available for the unit. The interface is dated and a bit primitive but does work as intended. Region free hacks are available but pricey and complex if you do not have technical skills. If you just want to play discs then this unit is a good choice.

Not so great if you just want to listen to music CD's. Although the sound is good, the ONLY visual status indicator/queue on the device is the POWER ON LED. I would AT LEAST want to see an indication that the device is in fact playing a disk without having to turn on the TV.

The reason is simple... Power and Internet Outages and Natural Disasters are a real world threat to your access to entertainment, and these events can happen at anytime without notice. Suddenly and in an instant, you can find yourself without access to high quality premium entertainment. You, like me, have probably experienced such an event, when internet streaming services may not be accessible, nor available for hours, days, or even weeks.Luckily, if you're like me, you have a vast physical media collection and keep a DVD/Player or two on hand in case such an event occurs. While your neighbors sit in the dark, YOU are sitting in front of your Big Screen OLED-HDTV watching 4K movies in Dolby Vision, while your sound bars blast out stunning audio in HiRes Dolby Atmos... And the Sony UBP-X800M2 is your weapon of choice to see you through any internet streaming blackout.The Sony UBP-X800M2's robust metal construction and elegant design is superior to anything at its price point, it is not meant for lesser mortals. Under the sleek bonnet you have all the power and tools you need, standing at the ready, to use at your disposal to play anything from the most primitive of DVD's, to the latest 4K ULTRA HD content, yes, even those stored on an external drive... And you can even operate in stealth mode with BlueTooth wireless headphones and still immerse your ears in the glory of 7.1 Dolby Atmos, while your neighbors are left rubbing sticks together to forge fire.Why do you to need invest in a solid DVD/Blu-Ray player? Because real world threats happen, the rise of inflation, increase in streaming costs, and the real world threat of internet outages, but these threats are no longer stuck in the back of your mind, because you had the forethought to get a Sony UPB-X800M2 4K Ultra HD player, and you stacked your physical media collection to the ceiling to negate any threat to your access to premium entertainment... You are now prepared for the worst case scenario my friend.Carry on.