Sony UBP-X700

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Excellent picture performance ; Dolby Vision support ; SACD disc playback ; 4K video streaming services

No HDR10+ support ; Noisy in operation ; Flimsy build quality

The Sony UBP-X700 is a cracking 4K disc spinner that boasts great performance and features, at a very tempting price. Thanks to a firmware update that adds Dolby Vision support, it will surely be the player of choice for many Sony TV owners.

Crisp, natural-looking picture ; Excellent detail and colours ; Great value

Sound could be punchier and grander

Sony delivers a stunningly natural 4K picture for an affordable price - it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Design and build don't dazzle here, and connectivity is limited, but the UBP-X700 lets Sony hit a new 4K price point – and appeal to Dolby Vision TV owners at the same time.

The Sony UBP-X700 is a compact powerhouse that offers similar performance and better features than the X800 for a $50 discount. The player includes a host of streaming options, and Dolby Vision support is forthcoming.The time it takes for the player to...

Only supports streaming 4K HDR from YouTube. Both cheaper competitors and Sony's own X800 offer better DVD performance.

The Sony UBP-X700 is at the cutting edge of 4K Blu-ray technology and rewards with a solid performance at a reasonable price.

Excellent disc playback ; Dolby Vision ; SACD support ; Good range of apps with 24p support ; Great price

Build quality could be better ; Noisy in operation ; No analogue outputs ; No display

If you're in the market for a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, then the Sony UBP-X700 should certainly be on your shortlist. The disc spinner has a decent selection of features, including SACD playback and Dolby Vision support. To hit a lower price...

Compact form factor HDR 10 and Dolby Vision support Great audio processing Easy to use remote

Feels a little chintzy Not great for streaming compared to dedicated boxes

With great sound and image quality and a small footprint that will fit alongside even the sleekest setups, the UBP-X700 is a great option for those who are looking to make the most of their home theater without breaking the bank.

Handles just about any video or audio disc ; Upscales lower resolution content to 4K UHD ; USB port for playing files from storage media ; DLNA support

Limited collection of streaming apps ; No eARC support ; No Bluetooth output

Though we’d like to see a richer app environment, we can’t argue with this Ultra HD Blu-Ray player’s support for all types of optical media, its quick operation, 4K upscaling, and ability to stream over the network and from USB storage devices.

The Sony UBP-X700 is a compact powerhouse that offers similar performance and better features than the X800 for a $50 discount. The player includes a host of streaming options, and Dolby Vision support is forthcoming.The time it takes for the player to...

Only supports streaming 4K HDR from YouTube. Both cheaper competitors and Sony's own X800 offer better DVD performance.

The Sony UBP-X700 is at the cutting edge of 4K Blu-ray technology and rewards with a solid performance at a reasonable price.

Rich and detailed image quality ; Defined detail pictures ; Decent value

Sound could be more powerful

The Sony UBP-X700 is a Blu-ray player capable of churning out 4K and HDR images at high-quality bitrates while staying relatively affordable.