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by drngdds 3264 days ago
RIP. Is VLC the best alternative at the moment?
5 comments
tuxxy 3264 days ago
I really like mpv.

https://mpv.io/

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agumonkey 3264 days ago
Me too. VLC had and has many many qualities, but mpv is so slick and versatile while VLC is a bit of a kitchen sink.

I even use mpv on windows...

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mkishi 3264 days ago
I really like PotPlayer. mpv is great but requires a bit of tinkering, whereas PP comes with some ready to go defaults and as much flexibility as MPC-HC.
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LeoNatan25 3264 days ago
On Windows, I have not found a better alternative than PotPlayer.
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moogly 3264 days ago
Seconding PotPlayer.
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erikbye 3264 days ago
Try SMPlayer.
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ThisIs_MyName 3263 days ago
Please don't: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14785597
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erikbye 3263 days ago
I haven't had a single problem with it. And at least recommend another front end then, because straight MPV is a horrible user experience.
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bberrry 3264 days ago
Going to second SMPlayer. My daily driver over VLC easily.
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lostmsu 3264 days ago
In my practice VLC had troubles with many HEVC files.
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seriouspat 3264 days ago
mpv I'd say. RIP MPC-HC though.
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