Product Description
Achieve high-quality visuals on every play with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player DP-UB154P-K. Deep color HDMI output and 4K upscaling delivers immersive enjoyment of your favorite movie titles, showing images at their very best. Featuring Dolby Atmos and HDR10+ compatibility, this Panasonic UHD Blu-ray player immerses you both in lifelike sound and images.
Dimension
Product Height : 1.8 inches
Product Width :12.6 inches
Product Depth :7.6 inches
Product Weight :2.65 pounds
Features
4K Ultra HD Dolby Atmos Audio DVD/CD/3D Blu-Ray Player Play 4K Ultra HD movies at 4x the resolution of full 1080p HD, letting you watch your favorite scenes with a level of detail and clarity like never before.
High Resolution audio Supports 384kHz/32 bit PCM audio file formats for clear, detailed sound.
Blu-ray player For high-definition movie playback with resolution up to 5 times greater than DVD. Watch films in stunning high-definition just like you do on the big screen.
Upconvert DVDs Delivers greatly enhanced video performance of standard DVDs by upconverting their video resolution to HDTV-compliant up to 4K via the HDMI interface.
3D technology Experience full 3D content when you pair this Blu-ray player with a 3D HDTV.
Ethernet port Enables simple wired network connection.
DLNA capability For wireless access to your PC content on your TV.
Playable formats Include CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD, CD, DVD+R DL, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, DVD-R DL, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, Blu-ray Disc, CD-DA, JPEG, MPO.
Also supports WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, DSF, DSD, ALAC, DFF, MPEG-2, MKV, H.264, AVCHD, HEVC, BDAV and MP4 formats.
Surround sound decoders Include Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution and Dolby Audio for an immersive listening experience.
1 HDMI output High-speed HDMI cable is the only connection that can deliver a Blu-ray experience with a full 1080p picture and digital surround sound.
VIERA Link Allows you to control multiple home theater components with 1 remote.
Full 4K experience requires a 4K UHD TV and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs or 4K streaming content.
What's Included
Blu-Ray Player
Remote control
2AAA batteries for remote control
AC adaptor
Reviews
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Great player, easy to use
The Panasonic DP-UB154P-K 4K Ultra HD DVD/CD/3D Blu-Ray Player is a small sleek minimalist device that packs a lot of power for such a small entertainment system. It is very user friendly and light weight at 2.6 lbs. it’s Dimensions (W x H x D) are: 12.6" x 1.8" x 7.6". To begin, inside the shipping box comes the remote control with 2 AAA batteries, the blu-ray player and the ac adapter to plug into the wall. The blu-Ray player is region 1. It has one HDMI output. Located on the back of the unit. It has one USB port located at the front of the unit. It also has an Ethernet connection at the back. It can play WAV, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW discs. It is Surround Sound Supported: DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD with high resolution audio. It was very easy to install the player and the movie had no issues when playing. The picture was very crisp and clear with amazing color. There was no skipping or lag. I was very happy with the player and the way it functions. It was very easy to operate and install.
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Excellent upconvert
I wanted to test how this DVD player not only worked on a 4K TV but on just a regular Insignia as well. 4K to 4K usually works great but the biggest challenge is to make any TV have a great viewing experience. This player delivered. First, you should update the Firmware. You can do this with a direct internet connection or via USB (port on front). It does have a reset feature if you ever dispose of or give away the unit. Connection is very easy via an HDMI cable supporting at least 18 Gbps (not included). You can also connect to a network via a LAN cable (not included). The only issue in setting up was that it wouldn’t allow me to back out of the voice guidance setup screen. I turned the unit off / on a few times and then it did. You can play from many formats here DVD/ULTRA HD/HDR10/HDR10+/UHD/HLG/WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA/AIFF/ DSD/ALAC. My testing was done with Ultra HD and just standard DVD (both purchased DVDs and ones that I recorded). Plus, I played an MP3. On the 4K TV we also are connected to a high-quality sound bar. The sound was excellent with this combination, both with Ultra HD and an MP3. Picture quality was excellent with the 4K TV but what really surprised me was the quality of a 70’s TV show DVD on the Insignia TV. The DVD is normally a little fuzzy as the show (The Quest, 1976) was never re-mastered. But even with a poor DVD and a standard TV, the quality was apparent. The fuzziness was gone and the picture crisp. Vibrant color and clarity. It was truly amazing. Then I tried a few more poorer quality DVDs and the same result. This unit is highly recommended whether you have a 4K TV or just a newer standard TV.
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Solid, but sluggish
Solid but sluggish budget player. Looks great but remote is cheap feeling, inputs are slow and control feels sluggish. Displays 4k and blurays well.
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Rudimentary interface, vibrant 4K and 3D output
Ok, to start off, this blu-ray player doesn't have much physical presence in comparison to it's sleek, shiny, multi-function peers. It's a black box, two physical buttons on top (open / close and power), blu-ray tray, USB port, and power indicator on front. In back is the power cable, LAN port, and single HDMI port. It comes with a power cord, remote, and batteries. Overall a compact black box with the bare basics. A few important things to note, this player doesn't have wifi enabled, so no streaming or built in assistant, and if you need to update firmware, you'll have to dig out your ethernet cable and tether it to a modem. The upside is that setup is plug and play. The home screen gives the user four options - video, music, photo, and setup. For each type of media the options are to play from disc or USB. Overall a simple format that is easy to navigate. If you don't mind trading off the bells and whistles for a phenomenal 4K output, this blu-ray player may be for you. This player boasts HDR optimization and supports multiple HDR formats from HDR10, UHD, and HLG, up to HDR10+. I have tested it with my 4K projector as well as my 65" 4K 3D TV, both producing high quality images that capture breathtaking color vibrancy (tested with Planet Earth II 4K UHD) with high quality depth and texture. A few other features to note are high-res quality sound and 3D playback capabilities that supports depth control. I found disc playback and processing was a bit noisier than I prefer, but not to the point of being a detractor. Overall, I was underwhelmed with the interface, I miss having wifi, but I was highly impressed with the quality of image from TV, DVDs, Blu-Ray, 3D, and 4K Ultra HD.
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There Has To Be Something Better Than This
I'm going to start off with a quick "No" this one. If you're still with me, let's talk about why I came to that conclusion. First , let's open up the box. Tearing into this box, get's you the bluray player, a power source and a remote with 2 AAA batteries. In all honesty, that's all you'll need to get started watching your blurays. Unless you plan on getting a quick update for all of the latest software to properly run your Ultra HD discs and maybe even those 3D blurays you've planning on watching. The only issue wiith that is this, You'll need to connect to the enter-webs to get that update and going to require a ethernet LAN cable, because there's no WiFi capabilities. So now you'll need to be near your modem to plug it in. But wait! There's more. This doesn't come with the cable in the box. Now you'll need to go on a scavenger hunt to find a cable that you thought you'd never need again. In all fairness, you probably didn't think you'd be using your bluray discs again either, so i can see where we are on that. With all that taken into account, let's talk about how much this thing is( You saw the price before you got to me, I'm sure.) This brings up the question of, if this costs this much, can I at lease stream my favorite apps? Well, that would be a resoundinding "Nah" This is for discs only. Does it play well? Yes. It plays great and after that update, it brings great picture and Dolby sound to your theater setup. The only saving grace is that this easily transportable. But that's really it. In closing, if you feel you just need to watch your discs, do so on you game console of choice or find another brand with Wifi. I'm sure it'll cost less or at the very least, give you more features. Thanks for getting this far. I wish I had a prize, but all I can offer is a thanks.
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Plays anything
Plays all major disc formats - DVD, Bluray, 4k bluray and 3D bluray, You of course need a 3D or 4k TV for those benefits. Upconverts DVD and Bluray discs to improve picture sharpness. The remote control is tiny and easy to lose.
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Simple, and fast. Great UHD BD Player
The Panasonic DP-UB154 is Panasonic’s budget option for 4k UltraHD playback. The unit is small, simple and to the point. Unencumbered by the expectations of a smart player, this blu-ray player focuses on the mantra: “do one thing and do it right”. With this I find no fault. First I’ll skip any pretense and make a recommendation. If you’re an AV enthusiast and non-techy, non-gamer, or have a dedicated movie space, this is the player for you. Literally put the disk in and play like DVD players of old. The primary competition for any UHD player right now are game consoles. But since the death of the Xbox One S, there are really no budget options in that space right now, especially with digital only being pushed. While I’ve used an Xbox One S in the UHD player role it’s not ideal. With the fact that even starting my old Xbox One S, updating it, launching a movie, etc… is an exhausting process (for a UHD player only), the UB154 is a breath of fresh air. The UB154 is a small unit, under 13” wide. The left side is the disc tray, which is a traditional ejection tray (supporting standard and mini discs). There are only 2 buttons on the device: power and eject. On the back you also find simplified ports with an MVP of DC power, HDMI, and 10/100 ethernet. This player does not have WiFi, so keep that in mind for your setup. In my case, I wired my home theater a long time ago, so it’s a non-issue. That said, you shouldn’t need to do firmware updates too regularly (although mine did initially after powering on). The included remote is pretty basic. It’s not backlit or really comfortable in the hand. Buttons are small, but it’s effective for when you need all the controls. Ideally CEC is what you’d use on a day to day basis, but I had trouble initially with it. CEC will let you use your TV or receiver remote to control the playback of the blu-ray. I won’t blame my troubles on this device, but my rather finicky Marantz receiver. Software wise, this device does seem to support the basic ‘photo’, ‘video’, ‘audio’, ‘disc’ options. None of these are network enabled (unless you consider the BD Live functionality), but instead rely on either the disc drive or USB to read media. I’m not sure, in a world of connected services, and streaming devices you’d ever need this functionality but it’s there. Besides that, basic playback and information support is found. The settings menu lets you dive into a few deep settings, but overall keeps things simple. Setup correctly identified my projector as 4k and not-3d (which this device appears to support 3D, but I was unable to test) and HDR 10+. Of note, there is no Dolby Vision support to be found. My projector doesn’t support that anyways, but it’s worth mentioning. Playback was handled fairly well. Playback start time rivals almost any player I’ve owned, being much faster than some older non-UHD blu-ray players. The simplicity buys speed and that’s a welcome in this always connected checking for updates world. Pausing a movie and coming back to it could cause stuttering. Obviously the disc drive spun down in what is likely a power saving move, but likely unnecessary for anything but an EPA rating. Everything was drama free and it decoded my Bumble Bee movie gloriously. HDR 10+ worked flawlessly after a bit of a blank and display (which is a handshake that goes through my receiver to my projector that takes its time switching). Dolby Atmos bitstreamed perfectly from the disk. Detail was crisp and clear in both the audio and video side - reflecting their raw digital nature. Plugging in the normal BD, this also worked flawlessly in FullHD with Atmos streaming. Upscaling of the video looked good, but it’s hard to analyze what technology is in use. Overall the picture was definitely crisp, but only 1080p. The upscaling definitely made it look better than the raw blu-ray. So either UHD or FHD BD’s look excellent for a movie room. For my use case this is a god-send. A low maintenance, simple, fast UHD BD player is light years better than waiting for my Xbox One S to update and launch (and now I can relocate it and use it for more gaming). Overall this is a surgical device that correctly and precisely plays blu-ray disks. For that use case, it excels.
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No Wi-Fi, Why Buy???
So I recently received the Panasonic DP-UB154P 4K Blu-ray player and have been testing it for about a week now. I Yes, as a standard 4K Blu-ray player, it works just…fine. Nice shadow detail and speculation highlights but it truly lacks key features that are important to most home theater enthusiast. One of the biggest drawbacks of this player is its lack of Wi-Fi connectivity. This is crucial!!! Even though this unit doesn’t include apps or an app store, it MUST be connected to the internet in order to receive dynamic metadata information. So while I am ok with the player lacking Dolby Vision support, the need to run a 100ft Ethernet cable just to get HDR10+ has a huge hassle. In 2023, we have come so far along in the production on Blu-ray players that it can almost be categorized as a “manufacturing error” to not include Wi-Fi connection. Another issue I had with the DP-UB154P was the cheap build quality. Not that it feel like it's going to fall apart in your hands, but the matte plastic front and “tin-ish” frame just lacks a premium feel that is common with a $200+ UHD Blu-ray player. This could be a deal-breaker for some who value the look and feel of their home theater setup. It also uses a removable AC adapter that looks more is line with an $20 hand vacuum. A farcry from the typical polarized/ non-polarized cables found with more powerful players. I’ve decided to place it in my mancave, away from my more premium products as it is a fine companion for my the non-premium TV. With all my cons out of the way, there are some positives to the DP-UB154P. The player does a great job of upscaling standard Blu-ray discs to near 4K quality, which is impressive. It's also the more affordable choice for anyone looking a dedicated player when compared to Panasonic’s DP-UB9000 which retails at $1100. But make no mistake, although this is a cheaper option, this unit still has loads of player settings for all my “Menu tweakers” out there. From soundtrack options, color gamut & frame-rate options, USB options and background wallpaper selections. It can also playback 3D Blu-rays for those who still own the hard to find panel. In closing, the Panasonic DP-UB154P 4K Blu-ray player is serviceably purpose built, but it fails longtime home theater hobbies in some key areas that are important. The lack of Wi-Fi connectivity and dainty build quality are both major drawbacks, and the HDR10+ feature is essentially useless without an Ethernet connection. If these factors are important to you, I would recommend looking elsewhere for a 4K Blu-ray player that better meets your needs. 2.5/5
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Versatile Value & great image quality.
Great value in a small, versatile package. Plays 4K, DVD, Blu-ray, and upscales to noticeable improvement on our Epson projector for those movie theater like experiences at home.
