SONY UBP-X1100ES

When you make the leap from a budget 4K Blu-ray player to a more premium model, a couple of things tend to happen: build quality normally goes up a notch, as does the level of engineering inside the player. The hope is that the improvements and upgrades will help achieve the desired jump in performance.

On many of these fronts, the Sony UBP-X1100ES delivers, although our first meeting with the player leaves us feeling a little disappointed. The player feels substantial