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MPC-BE vs Windows Media Player

A side-by-side look at MPC-BE and Windows Media Player. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MPC-BE

MPC-BE

Video & Movies

MPC-BE is a free and open-source media player for Windows. It is based on the original Media Player Classic and includes additional features like expanded codec support, video post-processing, hardware acceleration, and more customization options. MPC-BE aims to be an all-in-one solution for video playback.

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Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player

Audio & Music

Windows Media Player is a media player application developed by Microsoft for playing audio, video and viewing images on Windows PCs. It supports a wide range of media formats and includes features like media library, streaming media playback, CD playback and synchronization with portable devices.

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