CarlDigital New member Joined Sep 11, 2019 Messages 36 May 26, 2020 #1 Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.
Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.
BufferBuster New member Joined May 2, 2016 Messages 53 May 28, 2020 #2 MX Player has been my goto for years on Android.
NetNerd92 New member Joined Nov 11, 2012 Messages 53 Jun 3, 2020 #3 ExoPlayer is built into most modern apps and it's really solid now.
BettyStream New member Joined Dec 26, 2017 Messages 56 Jun 4, 2020 #4 VLC is free and handles almost every format but the UI is clunky.
PaulHD New member Joined Apr 4, 2013 Messages 64 Jun 3, 2020 #5 For iOS there's not much choice due to Apple's limitations sadly.
SupportAlex Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 10, 2011 Messages 1 Jun 10, 2020 #5 On Windows I use a different player and cast to my TV. Works better for me.
DaveStreamer New member Joined May 5, 2011 Messages 53 Jun 1, 2020 #6 The built-in player in the app is usually fine. Don't overcomplicate it.
TomBuffer New member Joined Sep 2, 2014 Messages 54 Jun 9, 2020 #7 Hardware vs software decoding debate is real. Depends heavily on your device.
AppWizard New member Joined Jun 17, 2017 Messages 47 Jun 19, 2020 #8 Tried five different players last year. Settled on one and haven't looked back.
SupportAlex Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 10, 2011 Messages 1 Jun 5, 2020 #9 HEVC/H.265 support is crucial for 4K. Check this before committing to a player.
Moderator_Max Moderator Staff member Joined Jan 2, 2010 Messages 2 Jun 6, 2020 #9 I tested six players side by side last month. Happy to share results.
JenStream New member Joined Jan 17, 2013 Messages 60 Jul 1, 2020 #9 What about 4K HDR support? Not all players handle it the same.
RonaldFix New member Joined Sep 4, 2017 Messages 43 Jul 1, 2020 #10 For Android TV specifically, the default player is usually the best optimized one.
TechMike88 New member Joined Jul 27, 2010 Messages 75 Jul 17, 2020 #11 The player choice matters less than your network quality in most cases.
KevinNet New member Joined Oct 24, 2018 Messages 50 Jul 21, 2020 #12 Good comparison. Wish someone had posted this when I started.