PowerDVD 21: Best Blu-ray player software overall
The latest version of PowerDVD offers some nice improvements to its predecessor. Specifically, there’s now support for 8K videos and also an option that lets you generate and share a hyperlink for movies stored in your media cloud so you can invite friends to watch.
Of course, the software also lets you watch Bluray discs (specifically the Ultra version; unfortunately, the basic understanding of PowerDVD doesn't have this functionality). You can also cast movies to other devices in your house using the software or even install the PowerDVD app on your Apple TV or Chromecast device to browse your media library directly.
PowerDVD 21 offers much more functionality than a basic Bluray player program, which is reflected in the price. At $99.99, it may seem quite expensive, but it has 100GB of cloud storage, so you can store your movies and share them with friends.
It also has a powerful upscaling technique that can make a massive difference in picture quality if you have a few older DVDs you want to watch. In addition, videos can be watched on multiple devices simultaneously, allowing you to stream to both laptops and phones if needed. The program also marks precisely when you stopped watching the video so you can resume where you left off.
Reasons to buy
- Incredibly easy to navigate
- Allows you to share movies with friends
- Use your smartphone as a remote control
Reasons to avoid
- No mac compatibility-not cheap
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