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Sony is gradually withdrawing from the physical media market. This time the company has ceased deliveries of the UBP-X700/K player, the last standalone 4K Blu-ray disc player in Japan. It's another worrying piece of news for home cinema enthusiasts who still prioritise the highest picture and sound quality.
The end of Sony's last Blu-ray player?
According to Japanese site Kunkoku, Sony stopped shipments of the UBP-X700/K on 22 October 2026. The player launched in May 2025 and supported 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos and DTS audio.
In Sony's official Japanese store the product was listed as unavailable with no plans to restock. No successor has been announced either.
That means the only Sony device in Japan that still plays 4K Blu-ray discs is the PlayStation 5 with a disc drive. However, the console does not support Dolby Vision when playing films from discs.
What about players in Poland?
So far the changes affect the Japanese market. Sony has not announced a global end to sales, and the UBP-X700/K model can still be found in Polish stores. In response to What Hi-Fi? the manufacturer declined to comment on reports that production had ended.
However, the device's withdrawal fits a wider trend of scaling back equipment for physical media. In February Sony announced it would stop supplying Blu-ray recorders in Japan. In the market for standalone 4K players, manufacturers such as Panasonic and Magnetar remain.
Sources: Kunkoku, FlatpanelsHD, What Hi-Fi?
