VLC supports almost any format, but both VLC and PotPlayer have advanced features like Hardware acceleration and the ability to watch 3d movies or shows.
Pot Player has the most minimalist design out of the three media players (and has 360 degree video playback).
Both VLC and PotPlayer have been criticized for having confusing options menus, but are praised for their wide range of settings and support for various media formats.
Windows Media Player remains a highly reliable default media player, but can’t compare to VLC and pot Player if you’re planning on tweaking settings.
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