Nowadays HD media player are getting better and better, same goes to all the blu-ray players available in the market. One thing came across my mind is that one of my buddy told me to ditch my media player (DVICO TViX Slim) and get a blu-ray player (high end player) to watch all the movie i have (basically most of it were in BDMV format)

Done some research on the internet, some say just go for a media player some say blu-ray player but in the end no one really explain in details what and why or for example specification comparison.

then again...which is better in terms of Picture & sound quality? i do not mind spending a little bit more to get better picture and sound quality.

I am a beginner as well.

I tested Media Player HiMedia Q10 Pro with 4k contents, it is far superior that any Full HD. Blue ray player can only output to Full HD pictures quality. So blue ray lost a lot. Thus I end up buying the media player. I noticed 4k Video color also more natural to my eyes.

Sound wise, I am using AVR... With DTS HD MA sound track, both media player + blue ray sound similar to me. No differences to me.

i was thinking to get a Dune HD Duo 4K (seen one but never tested one). i think you got the wrong information, nowadays most of the high end blu-ray player suppports 3D and 4k.

i am using it on my home theater system too, the reason why i posted this thread is because i was hoping some one can clarify to me that one of it is better (i never have the chance to test both of the same system)

As long as you don't really watch from disc, media player or Blu Ray make no different. Saying that both is equal full HD or equal 4k.

No, i don't watch from disc. but some say blu-ray player has better video processing.

I really don't think so unless like oppo with darbee build in

i leave video processor to tv. player processor may mess up the timing, as i know usually tv cannot disable.

i was thinking to get myself a Oppo 103D. Darbee is good but i couldn't get use to the fine details that the video processor renders.

i don't get it, mess up what timing? mind to explain? i never have this kind of problem at all.

TV nowadays can play BDMV or BDISO directly from a hdd?

If not than there will be different

player process. tv process again. talk about video quality and smoothing.

not codec decode

This post has been edited by ktek: Jan 22 2017, 11:06 PM

Yes... Possible.

However, I prefer media player as it is more convenient, especially with multi-TV setup along with large NAS.

oh...i see.

same here...and i think its more user friendly if i were to use it with a PC or NAS

Don't go overboard with the settings...then it's good...

I got both...doesn't have to be exclusive...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jan 24 2017, 10:43 AM

i've tested many Android 4K box including AC Ryan 4K Veolo.... they cant really perform on very large files, large 1080p files always frame skip.... 4k files no eye see...

just got myself a OPPO UDP-203 JBed BD player.... solved all the problem.... dont have problem playing 4K file up to 65GB... i'm steaming for my NAS btw..... 12 bays currently running on CAT5e only.....

dont waste time on those android one

This post has been edited by nick__123: Jan 24 2017, 11:55 AM

How much is the oppo?

I have 2x Android 4k players and they give perfect results on both large files of 1080p as well as 2160p.

Anyway, my largest file size for 4k is only 68.7GB, less than 70GB... Maybe there are 100GB version that might not be smooth?

Btw, I am running CAT6 and all are confirmed in gigabits mode. For quick check, you can confirm from switches. But if your friend has the good meters, do use them.

One more thing, I found some of the 4k contents are lagging if I play via my desktop i7 6700 (built in graphic). But everything are always perfectly smooth on the Android... Any idea? I need to use install some driver on my desktop? i7 + 64GB RAM must be more powerful than cheapo Android box right?

And of course, some might be asking how about 4k3D or 8k files playback on the Android? I searched the Internet and failed to locate samples to try. I also want to try the 4k recording from Canon 1Dx mark 2 or 5D4, does anyone has them to share?

oppo udp203 = RM3099