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In the video, Upgrade Guy helps viewers choose the best media player for their devices by comparing MX Player Pro and VLC Player. He outlines the features, settings, and performance aspects of each player as used on devices like Android TV boxes, Fire Sticks, and Nvidia Shields. MX Player Pro, available for purchase on the Google Play Store, is lauded for its extensive subtitle customization, straightforward interface, and reliability in handling buffering. It includes features like HW Plus decoder, audio boost, and a variety of video playback controls. Conversely, VLC Player, a free option also available on the Google Play Store, is praised for its superior, easy-to-navigate interface, network streaming capabilities, hardware acceleration, and advanced settings such as network cache value. Despite its robust features, VLC Player has fewer subtitle customization options and issues with buffering compared to MX Player. Ultimately, the presenter finds MX Player more consistent and reliable, particularly for users who rely heavily on subtitles, while acknowledging VLC’s advantages in interface and settings. Viewers are encouraged to share their own preferences in the comments.
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In this part of the video, the presenter, Upgrade Guy, aims to help viewers decide on the best media player for their devices by comparing MX Player and VLC. He mentions that these media players are used to play content on devices such as Android TV boxes, Fire Sticks, and Nvidia Shields. He will explain the features and settings of each player, share his experiences with buffering, and ultimately give his opinion on which player is the best overall. He begins by highlighting that MX Player Pro can be purchased from the Google Play Store, while VLC is also available there for free. The segment starts with an overview of MX Player, including its network stream feature that allows users to input URLs to watch online content directly through the player.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various settings and features of the MX Player Pro. Key features highlighted include the customizable subtitles, where users can adjust text size, font, color, and layout to their preference. The speaker appreciates the flexibility this provides for those who rely on subtitles. Additionally, the video covers different decoder options, notably the HW Plus decoder, which the app automatically switches if the primary decoder fails. Audio options are also detailed, such as audio boost, output, Bluetooth synchronization, and volume control within the app. Finally, the speaker demonstrates basic video playback functions like fast forwarding, rewinding, and screen adjustments using a personal video as an example.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the features and interfaces of MX Player and VLC Player. MX Player is praised for its clean, straightforward interface, ease of fast-forwarding and rewinding, and additional features like renaming files, a sleep timer, and subtitle options.
In contrast, VLC Player’s interface is highlighted as superior and easier to navigate, especially when searching for videos on different storage devices such as USB. VLC also offers network streaming, hardware acceleration settings, automatic media scanning, and a variety of video settings like fast seek and audio boost. However, it has fewer subtitle customization options compared to MX Player, making MX Player a better choice for users who rely heavily on subtitles.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses some advanced settings options in VLC Player, emphasizing that they haven’t experimented much with them due to their complexity. One notable setting is the network cache value, which affects buffering time. The speaker then demonstrates the VLC interface while playing a video, highlighting features such as the ability to rewind in 10-second increments, which is facilitated by a user-friendly interface. They also compare VLC Player’s customization features to MX Player, noting VLC’s clean interface, extensive settings, and the addition of a pop-up player. The segment concludes with a discussion on streaming performance, asserting that the internet connection quality, rather than the media player itself, significantly impacts streaming, although MX Player Pro is preferred on Android TV.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experiences with different media players, specifically comparing MX Player and VLC Player. They mention that MX Player has been more consistent and better at handling buffering than VLC Player, which they find problematic. They invite viewers to share their opinions and preferences in the comments. The speaker also notes that they appreciated VLC Player’s interface and settings but found MX Player more reliable. The segment concludes with a thank you message to the viewers and a reminder to subscribe.