What’s the difference between the UBP-X800 and UBP-X800M2?

The UBP-X800M2 is an updated version of the UBP-X800M2. So, what are the main differences between these two models?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Players.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Sony UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player, the newer Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player added support for Dolby Vision and HLG. The UBP-X800M2 is also the only one of the two to support HEVC, VP9, VP6, MP3, Monkey’s Audio, 24p True Cinema, BRAVIA Mode, Subtitle Shift and Display Info Position.

The only advantages the UBP-X800 have is that it, unlike the UBP-X800M2, features screen mirroring in addition to 3D and Live streaming.

So, if you want the best looking 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player, then the UBP-X800M2 is easily the better choice as it added support for Dolby Vision and 24p True Cinema in addition to having more features.

UBP-X800 vs. UBP-X800M2 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for two 4K Blu-Ray players below.

What’s in the Box

In addition to the actual media player, both products also come with a remote controller and two AAA batteries to power the remote.

You can take a look at the breakdown of the content included in the boxes below:

Sony UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player:

• UBP-X800 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player
• RMT-VB310U Remote Controller
• 2x AAA Batteries

Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player:

• UBP-X800M2 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player
• RMT-VB310U Remote Controller
• 2x AAA Batteries

Dimensions

The two 4K Blu-Ray players in this versus guide are the same when it comes to the physical size.

You can find the measurements, which is displayed as Width x Height x Depth, below:

• 17” x 2” x 10 ½” or 430 mm x 50 mm x 265 mm

Weight

When it comes to weight, the newer UBP-X800M2 model is a little bit lighter when compared to the older UBP-X800.

You can find the weight specifications below:

• UBP-X800: 8 lbs. and 7 oz.
• UBP-X800M2: 8 lbs. and 2/5 oz.

Inputs and Outputs

The two players have the same number of inputs and outputs:

• 1x Rear Coaxial Audio Output
• 1x Rear Ethernet Connection
• 2x Rear HDMI Outputs
• 1x Front USB Input

Compatible Disc Formats

Both also support the following disc formats:

• Ultra HD Blu-ray
• BD-ROM
• Stereoscopic 3D (profile 5)
• SA-CD (SA-CD/CD) Playback
• DVD-Video
• DVD-Audio
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD-R Dual Layer
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• DVD+R Double Layer
• CD (CD-DA)
• CD-R/-RW

Compatible Video Formats

When it comes to compatible video formats, Sony added supported for the HEVC, VP9 and VP6. Otherwise, these two 4K Blu-Ray players support the same formats.

You can check out the complete lists of supported video formats below:

UBP-X800:

• MPEG-1 Video/PS (.mpg, .MPEG, .mkv) [.VOB, .VRO]
• MPEG-2 Video/PS
• TS (.mpg, .MPEG, .m2ts, .mts, .mkv) [.VOB, .VRO]
• MPEG-4 AVC (.mkv, .mp4, .m4v, .m2ts, .mts)
• MPEG-4/AVC (.mov, 3gp, .3g2, .3gpp, .3gpp2, .flv)
• Xvid (.avi, .mkv)
• WMV9 (.wmv, .asf, .mkv)
• AVCHD Disc Format
• VC1 (.m2ts, .mts, .mkv)
• Motion JPEG (.mov, .avi)

UBP-X800M2:

• HEVC (.mkv, .mp4, .m4v, .m2ts, .mts)
• VP9 (.webm, .mkv), VP8 (.webm, .mkv)
• VP6 (.flv)
• MPEG-1 Video/PS (.mpg, .MPEG, .mkv) [.VOB, .VRO]
• MPEG-2 Video/PS
• TS (.mpg, .MPEG, .m2ts, .mts, .mkv) [.VOB, .VRO]
• MPEG-4 AVC (.mkv, .mp4, .m4v, .m2ts, .mts)
• MPEG-4/AVC (.mov, 3gp, .3g2, .3gpp, .3gpp2, .flv)
• Xvid (.avi, .mkv)
• WMV9 (.wmv, .asf, .mkv)
• AVCHD Disc Format
• VC1 (.m2ts, .mts, .mkv)
• Motion JPEG (.mov, .avi)

Compatible Audio Formats

With the UBP-X800 Mark II, Sony also added support for MP3 and Monkey’s Audio playback.

You can find a list of compatible audio formats below:

UBP-X800:

• AAC (.AAC, .mka)
• HEAAC v.1/v.2/level2
• WMA9 Standard (.WMA)
• LPCM (.mka)
• DSD – DSDIFF/DSD (.dff, .dsf)
• FLAC (.flac, .fla)
• AIFF (.aiff, .aif)
• ALAC (.m4a)
• Dolby Digital (.ac3, .mka)
• WMA10 Pro
• Vorbis

UBP-X800M2:

• AAC (.AAC, .mka)
• HEAAC v.1/v.2/level2
• WMA9 Standard (.WMA)
• LPCM (.mka, .wav)
• DSD – DSDIFF/DSD (.dff, .dsf)
• FLAC (.flac, .fla)
• AIFF (.aiff, .aif)
• ALAC (.m4a)
• Dolby Digital (.ac3, .mka)
• WMA10 Pro
• Vorbis
• MP3 (.mp3, .mka)
• Monkey’s Audio

Compatible Photo Formats

The UBP-X800 Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Players are compatible with the following photo formats:

• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
• GIF (.gif)
• PNG (.png)
• MPO MPF 3D (.mpo)
• BMP (.bmp)

Video Features

When it comes to video features, the UBP-X800M2 is the only one of the two to support Dolby Vision and HLG for HDR. The newer model is also the only one to feature 24p True Cinema and BRAVIA Mode.

You can find the full lists of compatible video features below:

UBP-X800:

• HDR10
• HDR to SDR conversion
• 4K Upscale (60p)
• Deep color (12 bit)

UBP-X800M2:

• HDR10
• Dolby Vision
• HLG
• HDR to SDR conversion
• 4K Upscale (60p)
• Deep color (12 bit)
• 24p True Cinema
• BRAVIA Mode

Audio Features

The two Sony 4K video players in this versus showdown have the same audio features, which you can check out below:

• Certified Hi-Res Audio
• Dolby Atmos
• Dolby True HD decoding (7.1ch)
• DTS:X (bitstream out)
• DTS decoding (7.1ch)
• DSEE HX
• Bluetooth TX
• Bluetooth LDAC

Wireless Connection

When it comes to wireless internet, both media players come with the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Built-In Wi-Fi with MIMO.

Wireless Features

For wireless features, the older UBP-X800 offers screen mirroring via Miracast while the newer UBP-X800M2 doesn’t.

You can check out the wireless features below:

UBP-X800:

• DMP (Digital Media Player)
• DMR (Digital Media Renderer)
• Screen Mirroring (Wi-Fi Miracast)

UBP-X800M2:

• DMP (Digital Media Player)
• DMR (Digital Media Renderer)

Streaming Features

For streaming, the UBP-X800 is the only one of the two 4K players to support 3D and Live streaming.

You can find the list of streaming features for both products below:

UBP-X800:

• 3D Streaming
• 4K streaming
• Live streaming

UBP-X800M2:

• 4K streaming

Convenience Functions

In terms of convenience functions, the UBP-X800M2 has two new features not found in the UBP-X800 with the Subtitle Shift and Display Info Position.

You can find the full lists of functions below:

UBP-X800:

• Child Lock
• Parental Control
• BRAVIA Sync
• Super Quick Start Mode
• Auto Power Off (Auto Stand-by)

UBP-X800M2:

• Child Lock
• Parental Control
• BRAVIA Sync
• Super Quick Start Mode
• Auto Power Off (Auto Stand-by or 20 minutes)
• Subtitle Shift
• Display Info Position

Accessibility Features

The Sony UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player and Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player offer the same accessibility features, which you can find a list of below:

• Screen Reader
• Audio Description
• Enlarge
• Closed Caption
• Accessibility Shortcut

Resources:

• https://www.sony.com/electronics/blu-ray-disc-players/ubp-x800
• https://www.sony.com/electronics/blu-ray-disc-players/ubp-x800m2