Sony debuts refreshed UBP-X700/K UHD Blu-ray player

14 Mar 2025 | Rasmus Larsen |

It is a new version of the existing UBP-X700, apparently without networking and streaming features. UBP-X700/K will be available starting in April/May. After Samsung and Oppo, LG recently discontinued all of its Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray players. Sony, on the other hand, is still in the game, although it has scaled down its presence somewhat.

Here comes the UBP-X700/K

Sony's new UBP-X700/K is a refreshed and scaled-down version of the existing UBP-X700. It is the first new UHD Blu-ray player from Sony since 2019. Japanese publication Monohika lists five differences between UBP-X700/K and UBP-X700:

No Video & TV SideView app
No networking features
No video streaming apps
No Spotify Connect support
No Screen Mirroring support

FlatpanelsHD has not yet been able to independently verify this, but we are seeking confirmation. Sony UK's website lists UBP-X700/K as missing WiFi, though it still shows an Ethernet port.

UBP-X700/K looks identical to UBP-X700. Photo: Sony

It still features two HDMI outputs and support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio. In addition to UHD Blu-ray discs, it will of course also spin Blu-rays and DVDs. See the specifications below. Also read: The State of Ultra HD Blu-ray in 2024 The Sony UBP-X700/K will be available starting in April/May, depending on the region. In Japan, the suggested retail price is approximately 25% higher than the current street price of the older UBP-X700.