Abstract: The Sony UBP-X700 is an affordable 4K Blu-ray player ($199 /£199 / AU$369 at the time of writing six years on from its release) that supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks. It also supports a wide range of media, including 3D Blu-...
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
Yes. If you're looking for a great player that supports all your HDR content — and won't force you to cut into your vacation fund — the UBP-X700 is among the best options you'll find...
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...
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...
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 point S...
Published: 2018-05-02, Author: Ty , review by: CNET.co.uk
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 lo
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...
Crisp, natural-looking picture, Excellent detail and colours, Great value,
Sound could be punchier and grander,
The X700 is a fantastic player that makes watching 4K discs an affordable reality.It may not exude the same sensation of premium quality as its older sibling, but the fact that it can deliver a subtler, more lifelike 4K picture on a tighter budget is rema...
Dolby Vision and HDR10 Support, Wide range of streaming services provided, Extremely affordable
No form of display on the device,
Packing everything ranging from compatibility with older discs, a good amount of network functionality, a wide streaming service option and most importantly an amazing picture quality paired with great sound quality, the Sony UBP-X700 makes for one of the...
The player is light and compact, making it easy to fit in just about any AV system, This is the least expensive player currently available that supports Dolby Vision, The builtin app support is excellent, allowing you to avoid adding an additional piece o
The player lacks autodetection of Dolby Vision content, which can be bothersome if you're constantly switching between HDR10 and Dolby Vision content, I guess you could ask for a better, maybe even backlit, remote. But then again, at this price, perhaps t
Sony's UBP-X700 is something of an enigma: a seemingly accidental creation offering a huge value proposition that threatens sales of Sony's own, more expensive, players. I believe Sony has come to this realization as well. On the company's website, the pr...
