• DepressedMan@reddthat.com
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    1 month ago

    In my opinion, MPV is even better. I mean, it is faster and has better codec support. On the other hand, VLC has a better user interface with a lot of preferences. As for Showtime, oh boy, it’s a clear beauty!

    For now I’m staying with MPV, because ffmpeg > gstreamer.

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      1 month ago

      I love VLC. I also love mpv.

      I like to think that VLC is for window users for them to get a taste of what it’s like to use Linux.

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      I mean, it is faster

      Lol, what? Do people really care about the ‘speed’ of their video player in 2025?

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        it literally has a lower CPU consumption, even when using hardware decoding. and even when playback is paused.

        lower CPU consumption means more free resources for other programs, and lower power usage, which is more battery life.

        it also seeks much smoother, I mean quicker with less delay