Comparisons of media players are lists of

digital media player A digital media player (also sometimes known as a streaming device or streaming box) is a type of consumer electronics device designed for the storage, playback, or viewing of digital media content. They are typically designed to be integra ...

hardware and software products that compare their features. The lists are organized by medium and other characteristics.

Hardware

* Comparison of portable media players, for portable hardware that play digital media * Comparison of digital media players, for digital media players

Software

Comparison of video player software The following comparison of video players compares general and technical information for notable software media player programs. For the purpose of this comparison, ''video players'' are defined as any media player which can play video, even ...

, for software designed to play all digital media including video *

Comparison of audio player software The following comparison of audio players compares general and technical information for a number of software media player programs. For the purpose of this comparison, "audio players" are defined as any media player explicitly designed to play ...

, for software specialized in playing audio and manage audio libraries * Comparison of free software for audio#Players * Comparison of DVR software packages * List of smart TV platforms * List of software based on Kodi and XBMC {{DEFAULTSORT:Comparisons of media players Media players