Media Players: Maximum Quality for Your Movie Collection

Welcome to the category for true home cinema enthusiasts! A dedicated media player like the Orbsmart R82 specializes in playing back your local movie and music collection from hard drives or your network (NAS) in the absolute best possible picture and sound quality. Unlike streaming players, the focus here is not on apps, but on uncompromising format variety and perfect playback.

Why choose a dedicated Media Player?

If you value the highest quality for your own media, a specialized media player offers crucial advantages:

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    Unmatched Format Compatibility: Effortlessly plays even complex formats like UHD/BD Blu-ray ISOs (with menu), 3D MVC, AV1, and virtually any video codec.
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    Reference Picture Quality: Support for dynamic Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for stunning colors, contrasts, and details that go beyond static HDR.
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    Lossless Cinema Sound: Passes high-end audio formats like Dolby Atmos & DTS:X losslessly to your AV receiver via passthrough.
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    Perfectly Smooth Playback: Automatic frame rate switching (e.g., 23.976 Hz) reliably prevents annoying stutter in movies.
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    Optimized for Large Collections: Connections like USB 3.0, external SATA port, and Gigabit LAN are ideal for accessing large hard drives and network storage (NAS).

Focus on Streaming Services like Netflix & Co.?

If you primarily want to use content from online streaming providers like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, etc., in 4K quality, our specialized Streaming Players with Android TV / Google TV are the ideal choice. These are optimized and certified for the providers' apps.

The Orbsmart R82: The Flagship for Your Media Library

The Orbsmart R82 is our high-end media player, equipped with the powerful Realtek RTD1619BPD chipset. It offers:

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    Perfect 4K HDR playback including Dolby Vision & HDR10+.
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    UHD/BD ISO support with full menu.
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    HD Audio Passthrough for Dolby Atmos & DTS:X.
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    Automatic frame rate switching & comprehensive connections.
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    Professional features like Autostart & Loop for Digital Signage.

It is the ultimate solution for anyone who wants to enjoy their digital movie collection without quality loss and with maximum convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the main difference between a Media Player (R82) and a Streaming Player (e.g., GX1)?+

A media player like the R82 specializes in playing back your own movie and music files from hard drives or the network in the best possible quality. It supports more formats (e.g., Blu-ray ISOs). A streaming player like the GX1 is primarily optimized and certified for using online streaming apps (Netflix, Disney+, etc.).

Can I watch Netflix or Prime Video in 4K on the R82?+

No, only very limited or not in 4K. The R82 is not certified for these services. If your focus is on these apps, please choose one of our Streaming Players from the G-series.

Does the R82 play my 1:1 copies of Blu-rays (ISOs) with menu?+

Yes, that is one of the main strengths of the R82. It supports the playback of UHD and BD Blu-ray ISO files as well as BDMV folders, including the original menu navigation.

Which hard drives can I connect?+

You can connect external hard drives and USB sticks to the three USB ports (1x USB 3.0). Additionally, there is an external SATA port for 2.5 or 3.5 inch hard drives with up to 16TB capacity.

Does the R82 pass through Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to my AV receiver?+

Yes, the R82 supports lossless passthrough of all common HD audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, via the HDMI 2.1 connection.