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HDMediaPlayer.com is the biggest pool of users and experts reviews of all the media players, streamers and media centers. Our own team of Audio-Sensitive - Colors-Differentiating - TV-Technology-Freaks have reviewed some of the most popular media players and after some fights and make-ups agreed on the best one. You will see the results change over time as more reviews are added, and new media players are getting smarter, better and faster. Anyway, we try to update the table below as often as possible in order to have it represent our current opinion. Hope you find it helpful!
Top Media Players
Rank | Name | Score | Price | Hardware Quality | Ports | Internet connection | Top apps | Special features | ||
2 | ![]() Apple TV |
96% | $99 | A+ | HDMI,Optical Audio,Micro USB | LAN,WiFi | Netflix,Youtube,Vimeo | iOS, iTunes | ![]() Full Review |
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7 | ![]() Logitech Revue |
88% | $159.95 | A | HDMI,USB,Audio(3.5 MM), IR, SPDIF,Ethernet | Wifi+LAN | Vudu,Netflix,Pandora,Amazon Instant | Google TV | ![]() Full Review |
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3 | ![]() Boxee Box |
95% | $168.40 | A+ | USB,HDMI,Optical,Ethernet | Wifi+LAN | Netflix, Vudu, Hulu, MLB.TV,Spotify | Record Shows & Watch Anywhere | ![]() Full Review |
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1 | ![]() Roku 2 XS TV |
98% | $79.99 | A+ | HDMI,3.5 MM Audio Jack,Micro SD, | WiFi | Netflix,Hulu,HBO,Vevo,Amazon Instant Video,Disney | 750+ entertainment channels, Bluetooth | ![]() Full Review |
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10 | ![]() Popcorn Hour A-400 |
76% | $249 | A+ | HDMI,USB,eSata,USB 3.0 ,Optical, AV | LAN | Facebook,Youtube | Popcorn Hour Apps Market, 3D support | ![]() Full Review |
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5 | ![]() Sony HD TV Media Player |
91% | $198 | A | HDMI,Optical Audio,IR Blaster,USB | LAN,WiFi | Netflix,Pandora,YouTube,Vudu | Google TV, TouchPad Remote | ![]() Full Review |
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4 | ![]() WD TV Live Hub |
94% | $182.55 | A+ | HDMI,USB,Ethernet | LAN | Youtube,Netflix,Blockbuster | Stream to any DLNA device, Huge HDD | ![]() Full Review |
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9 | ![]() Netgear NTV550 TV |
82% | $169.88 | A+ | USB, HDMI, SD Card,eSATA, AV,Ethernet, S/PDIF | LAN | no apps | Good for local streaming | ![]() Full Review |
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8 | ![]() ASUS O!Play TV Media Player |
83% | $95 | A+ | HDMI, Optical, USB | LAN+WiFi | ABC,BBC,NBC,Fox News | Stream from PC | ![]() Full Review |
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6 | ![]() Vizio Co-Star TV Media Player |
89% | $99.99 | A | HDMI(IN/OUT), USB,Ethernet | Wifi,LAN | Netflix, Amazon Instant, YouTube,Vudu | Google TV, Bluetooth(In Remote), 3D viewing, Use smartphone as remote | ![]() Full Review |
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11 | ![]() Cooler Master Elite TV Media Player |
NULL | $59.98 | A+ | USB,USB3 | NULL | NULL | USB 3.0 connectivity via internal header Removable 80mm side intake fan mount Drive trays for converting 3.5\" bays into dual 2.5\" bays | ![]() Full Review |
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12 | ![]() Micca Network Digital Media Player |
NULL | $99.95 | A+ | USB | Ethernet LAN,Wi-Fi | NULL | NULL | ![]() Full Review |
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13 | ![]() Shuttle XPC TV Media Player Review |
NULL | $239.99 | A+ | USB, E-SATA | LAN | NULL | NULL | ![]() Full Review |
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14 | ![]() SilverStone TV Media Player |
NULL | $70.00 | A+ | USB,audio, MIC | NULL | NULL | NULL | ![]() Full Review |
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15 | ![]() XIOS DS TV Media Player |
NULL | $114.99 | A+ | USB,Ethernet LAN,HDMI,Ethernet LAN | LAN, Wi-Fi | NULL | NULL | ![]() Full Review |
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16 | ![]() Zotac ZBox TV Media Player |
NULL | $249.99 | A+ | USB,SATA,HDMI,DVI video | LAN,Wi-Fi,Ethernet | NULL | NULL | ![]() Full Review |
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Boxee Box Review![]() |
"Most streaming players are easy to use and Boxee Box is no exception. You plug the device into the wall, connect it to the HDMI input on your TV, turn on both your television and the Boxee Box, and follow the on-screen instructions. You’ll know whether you plugged into the correct HDMI input because Boxee will smile at you. For non-tech people, this streaming media device is great because it configures your Internet connection automatically and tunes itself to your home entertainment system..."
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Roku Review![]() |
"Another Roku exclusive is its One-Stop Search, a convenience you’ll come to appreciate when searching for a particular movie or television show. It takes all the offerings across all channels and makes them accessible through a keyword search. So rather than have to search Netflix or Hulu Plus individually for something, One-Stop Search indexes all programming so all you do is enter your search once to locate the program and click to watch it...."
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Vizio Co-Star TV Media Player Review![]() |
"The main screen of the VIZIO Co-Star stream player is nicely navigated with a clean layout of the menu icons on the left side of the screen that connect you to a wealth of television programming, movies, music, your settings and more. The top of the On-Screen Menu includes icons that show your network status, the time of day and any waiting notifications. Next your Favorite Apps are displayed with a drop-down Category Selector menu, followed by All Apps including..."
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