Media Player Comparison¶

The AME Playbooks offers two media players as options available to the user. Below we outline some basic differences between the two to help you decide.

Features

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Open-source

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Easy user interface

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Extensive functionality

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HDR support

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Reputation

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VLC¶

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For most users, VLC is the best choice, as it is easy to get a hold of, while still providing many useful features. This is our recommended choice.

mpv¶

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With a slight learning curve, mpv is a keyboard-driven media player, targeted at those who want the absolute most out of their watching experience.

If you’re a power-user and want a better quality experience, this may be the choice for you. See the reference manual for help getting started.