Sony UBP-X700M HDR 4K UHD Network Blu-ray Disc Player with HDMI Cable

love the player, its not hi-end buts its not bargain generic either .. ive gone through several players over the years, mostly to support an extensive dvd and file collection and now we have bluray capability although its not my main use ... my initial feelings after setting it up and exploring its operation is - its simple, it plays most file formats, runs fairly quiet, looks good, footprint on the small side, and the remote works really well not directional like some can be, also 'most' settings are auto detected but a couple requires going into settings which is relatively quick and painless ... it does have some quirks but theyre not serious imo, such as it likes to be stopped before the next operation, it likes the tray closed with the button before play is pushed, it doesnt like to be interrupted with a disk in the tray etc .. all procedure type things, do it how it likes and it doesnt complain .. another thing is the power and eject button on the unit itself are large and right above the usb port - i challenge you to insert or remove a usb without hitting them haha, an extension cable will solve that .. also when playing files off the usb it plays all video formats ive thrown at it with the exception of oddball audio formats .. so, so far so good .. lastly, the manual doesnt list my hisense tv as compatible with the tv/volume controls on the remote, but it is, just do the manual procedure and hold the buttons in turn several seconds until you hit the right one, red i think it was .. finally, at the risk of being preachy i'll pass a general tip along ive learned over the years - dont turn the tv off and leave a player with a disk in it spinning on a menu all night and fall asleep, eject any disks and shut it down, ALL the way down, disable fast start in settings to, itl last longer ..

I own the Sony UBP-X800M2. I've had it for a few years. For me it is more trouble than it's worth. To be honest I am always adjusting this or that. Well, two days ago decided to go off the beaten path and would not do the things I wanted it to. Mainly, play movies or connect to my WiFi. I have an extensive DVD collection. I am not giving it up until The Second Coming. I do not care for Sony products. Even so, I think they make the best budget DVD players for the price.I thought about getting it repaired which I still may and keep it as a back up.I began an earnest search on the internet for any affordable player that comes with all the bells and whistles my current unit has. What appears to be available are borderline junk or one needs a mortgage just to buy.I searched Amazon because comparison and Rufus is right at my fingertips. I came across the Sony UBP-X700.I tossed it in my cart because it's cheaper than my current player, with only subtle differences. I ordered it yesterday afternoon, and it was at my door at 7:00 AM. Cannot beat that for service.The UBP-X800M2 is supposed to be a higher-end model compared to the UBP-X700. I don't think it is. For me, the picture alone is noticeably crisper and more vibrant than the X800.The X800 is roughly 10" by 17" and weighs around 8.38 lbs. The X700 is 12.6" by 8.5" and weighs around 3 lbs. Weight and size are noticeably different.When you get to the meat and potatoes of the matter they are almost identical players. Both players have the same video resolution of 2160.. They support multiple file types. Dolby Vision and Atmos. Both are 4K Ultra HD. Both have Dolby Digital DTS. Both are easy to use. I may have missed something. But, I've done the research for you and I think the Sony UBP-X700 is a great value for the casual movie hobbyist. It has the sound, the high quality picture we all want with all the bells and whistles. Most of all the price won't beat us up. I can comfortably recommend this item. I still can't believe how fast Amazon got it to my door.

I was hesitant after reading others reviews about the player freezing while playing 4K movies. I’ve had zero issues. 4K, Blu-ray and DVD formats all play well and sound great.

So much better than the Panasonic player I returned. Crisp, vivid picture, easy set up and you will love the WiFi as it will makefirmware updates a breeze. The button layout on the remote is better than most but I wish the on-screen interface was more attractive. The player is pretty quiet so that is nice as well. Thanks for the cable Sony!