Product Comparison: Samsung UBD-K8500/XU vs Samsung UBD-M8500

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Samsung UBD-K8500/XU Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player

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Samsung UBD-M8500 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player

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General Specifications

Brand

Samsung

Model

UBD-K8500/XU

UBD-M8500

Origin

Indonesia

About the Product

Enjoy revolutionary picture quality the way the director has intended it to be seen. With 4 times higher the resolution than Full HD, the UBD-K8500 also delivers crystal clear and detailed images in UHD, especially on big screens bringing your movies to life.

Samsung's UHD Blu-ray player is simply the best way to experience your favorite movies and shows. Scenes burst with vivid color, stunning contrast, and deep detail. 4K UHD resolution delivers four times the detail of HD, and with an expanded color spectrum and High Dynamic Range (HDR), you’ll experience your favorites in a whole new way.

Key Specs

Smart Capable

Yes

Maximum Video Resolution

2160 p

Wi-Fi Built-in

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Samsung UBD-M8500 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player

It also has smart TV capabilities so it your TV doesn't have this feature you can add it with this unit. Very happy with it.
The picture quality is great when watching 4K Blu-Rays but also when using the Smart Functions on the Blu-Ray Player.
Great player crystal clear images and the smart features come in handy!!
This player is great. The upgrade feature is nice and the resolution of 4K is well worth the upgrade!
Great color and resolution at an affordable price.

Size & Weight

Height

1.76 in.

1.8 in.

Width

15.9 in.

16 in.

Depth

9 in.

9.1 in.

Weight

4.2 lbs.

4.19 lbs.

Features

Disc Loading Type

Tray

Compatible Disc Formats

Ultra HD Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW

BD Video, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, BD-RE, BD-R, BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL

Pre-Installed Services & Apps

Web Browser

Netflix, YouTube, Web Browser

Supported Formats

MPEG2/4, DivX, DivX HD, AVCHD, MKV, WMV, JPEG, MPO

JPEG, PNG, MP3, GIF, FLAC, AAC, WAV, MPEG2 (TS/PS), MPEG-1, MPEG2 PS/TS, MPEG4 AVC (H.264), MKV, MP4, MOV, Xvid, AC3

Built-in Audio Decoders

Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio

Dolby Digital

USB Port(s)

Ethernet Port(s)

Yes

Wireless Connection

DLNA

Wi-Fi

Controls

Remote control

Extras

BD Wise, UHD Up-Scale, Screen Mirroring, Octa Core Processor, BD Profile, Video Up-Scale (DVD), Full Screen, Smart Hub, CD Ripping, Multiroom Link

The Most Lifelike Spectrum of Colors, True-To-Life Stunning 4K Resolution, Get HDR Resolution, Automatically, HDR - Stunning Brightness, Deeper Contrast, OneRemote Replaces Many

USB Port(s)

What customers say about "Features"

Samsung UBD-M8500 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player

Allows access to different formats and the picture quality is excellent.
Plays most formats, most popular apps, and fancy easy to follow navigation.
I love my new blu-ray player. Excellent wifi services and best movie playback
The interface/menu has an update feature, so as new apps and firmware are released you can get them via wireless.
This is a good Blu-ray player. We wished it had more streaming services though. Still needed to get a Roku stick.

Outputs

HDMI

Optical Digital Audio

Coaxial Digital Audio

HDMI
Optical Digital Audio

What customers say about "Outputs"

Samsung UBD-M8500 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player

Using hdmi get the max out of your setup.
Audio can be sent to analog outputs while video is sent out via HDMI. This provides compatibility with older A/V receivers.
Need extra cables and optical cable, but once hooked up, great player.
There's also an optical port to set up with your home theater system.
I am giving this 4 stars because there does not seem to be any way to turn off HDMI audio when using the optical connection to a surround system.

Accessories

Included With Unit

Remote control, Battery

Battery, Remote control

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Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

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