VLC Media Player

Functionality 5/5

While the VLC Media Player doesn't come preloaded with fancy buttons and extravagant features, its performance makes a difference. You can, however, customize your player through the ‘Options’ and add skins and other additions by downloading them. The Playlist Editor can be docked on your screen or can be made to float around so you always have it with you and can add new content by simply dragging and dropping. If all other media fails to entertain, the VLC Media Player also comes with a built-in radio that delivers high-quality audio from radio stations and frequencies around the world. Editing audio and video content is also easy thanks to the 12-band digital equalizer that comes with it. Or you can simply use any one of the presets available. For videos, you can choose from Crop, Geometry, Colors, AtmoLight, and more.

Design 4/5

Created with the end user in mind, the VLC Media Player is designed to offer you the most practical and powerful user experience ever. With basic tabs and drop down menus for all of the available functions such as Media, Playback, Audio, Video, Subtitle, Tools, View, and Help, you can find just what you want with a click. On the bottom of the player, you will find easily recognizable and usable buttons for Play/Pause, Rewind, Stop, Fast Forward, Full-screen, Equalizer, List, Repeat, and Shuffle. There is also a mute button and volume level available for quick control.

Usability 5/5

The VLC Media Player was made for complete control over your audio and video content, and that is exactly what it offers you. Every function and feature is user-friendly and finding new functions is as simple as browsing through the Options menu. Whether you're looking to optimize your latest downloaded TV series or want to listen to your favorite tracks, the VLC Media Player is always ready to provide the best experience for you. The simple design offers so much more thanks to the drop down menus which help you enhance your entertainment.

Cross-Platform Use 4/5

VLC Media Player is compatible with all devices that run on Windows operating systems. It is free to download and is supported on all Windows versions.

In-app Purchases 5/5

There are no in-app purchases on the VLC Media Player. There is no paid version of the app either that offers advanced features. All the functions available are free to use.

Conclusion

Bringing together a near perfect functionality and a design that offers a plethora of customization and enhancement options, the VLC Media Player is a stand out performer. Not only does it offer you the opportunity to enhance your audio and video content, but it lets you customize your listening or viewing experience like no other. No other media player offers the kind of design the VLC Media Player boasts. With its direct tabs and elaborate drop down menus, you can truly get an idea of how much this media player offers. With simple controls that help you listen to or watch your favorite audio or video content respectively, you have full control always. And if all else fails, you can always count on the VLC Media Player radio to entertain.