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SMPlayer vs Windows Media Center

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

SMPlayer

SMPlayer

Video & Movies

SMPlayer is a free, open source media player for Windows and Linux. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats and has an easy-to-use interface with built-in codecs so no additional codecs need to be installed.

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Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center

Media & Entertainment

Windows Media Center is a digital media player and recorder developed by Microsoft. It allows users to play and view videos, music, pictures, and recorded TV on Windows PCs. Features include a program guide, DVR, DVD playback, and media streaming.

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