Best HDD Streaming Media Players of 2025

"I was searching for a device my elderly father could easily use to watch MP4 movies from a hard drive. After trying several brands without success, I decided to go with the MyPin 4K player based on positive reviews. The user interface is beautiful, but the remote didn't work initially. Thankfully, I managed to use a wireless mouse. I reached out to MyPin's customer service, and they promptly sent me a replacement remote. Now, everything works perfectly, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the player and their outstanding service!"

"I purchased this player because Plex was terrible at streaming from my NAS. While it doesn't stream directly from a NAS, I connected an SSD HD and it works flawlessly. The picture quality is amazing, and there's no lag or audio problems. After updating the firmware, I gained useful features like random playback. However, navigating my directories took some trial and error, and the instructions could be clearer. Despite that, the quality is impressive, and I'm keeping it for the price!"

"Overall, this player is fantastic. It operates very stably without freezing or locking up. The interface is simple and intuitive, with an excellent fast forward and rewind feature. The blue on/off light is gentle on the eyes, and the remote has a great range. It plays everything I throw at it, including h265 files, with ease. The only minor flaw is that the remote's power button only turns off the player, not the drive. To avoid issues, I always turn off the unit before unplugging the drive. MyPin needs to address this, but it's a great player overall!"

"I needed something to stream videos and pictures to an HDMI large screen at a restaurant. I bought two of these and they worked perfectly. I powered the unit using USB from the TV and used an SD card to hold all our media, allowing us to run a continuous loop. The interface is simple and the remote is easy to use."

"I bought this media player a couple of years ago and I've been quite satisfied. The video quality is excellent and the size is unobtrusive, fitting nicely into my setup. My only concerns are the lack of a universal remote and some file format recognition issues, particularly with H.265 files. Overall, it's a solid media player."

"I purchased this to use at my caravan instead of bringing along scratched DVDs. It works perfectly, playing all the files I have. It's easy to plug in and use, making it a great investment for my needs!"

"I bought two of these for Halloween animated displays using a projector. They make setup much easier compared to using a laptop. These small media players fit perfectly inside my projector enclosure, enhancing the spooky vibe. They work well with both HDMI and VGA projectors, although I found the audio quality with VGA output could be better. Still, I’m likely to purchase more as my display grows!"

"After years of searching, I found this product just in time for my vacation. I connected it with both RCA and HDMI cables and it played videos from my USB flash drive flawlessly, handling every format without a hitch. It’s the perfect travel companion for anyone wanting to take their digital collection on the go. I might buy a few more for gifts or as extras!"

"I bought this unit for my 70-year-old father to watch his favorite shows. It works like a charm and plays every video format I’ve tried. This device converts files to an HDMI signal compatible with his older TV, and I found the remote control and interface easy for him to navigate. Great value for the price!"

"I just received this product and immediately set it up with my projector. I was thrilled; it started right away, the remote works perfectly, and it came with everything needed. I purchased it for a Halloween digital display and loved it so much that I bought another one. I have 8 projectors, and this will make setup easy!"

"I got this to use on an older non-smart TV to show a video of my son and his future bride at the wedding. It was simple to connect and works like a charm. Very happy with this product!"

"When I first hooked up the media player, the TV input button on the HDMI said no signal. After switching HDMI wires and using RCA jacks, I still had to wait a long time for it to communicate with the TV. Patience is key, but it works great once it connects!"

"For the price, I expected a dedicated media player, like the WD Live. Instead, I received a slow mini-PC with Android apps. The media player apps, VLC and Kodi, just don't work right and keep crashing."

"I appreciate the performance and quality of this product, but I am curious if I can purchase a replacement remote."

"Setting up this device was straightforward, but I think it could really use better connection instructions."

"I had some old tapes converted to digital, and this device makes it easy to watch them on TV. However, it doesn't come with an HDMI cord, so make sure to order one separately."

"I purchased the previous version of this media player, and I loved that it served as a hard drive enclosure for travel. After seeing this upgrade, I was excited about the newer video processor that would decode faster. Unfortunately, after about 35 minutes of watching, the sound became de-synced from the video, and eventually, the video froze. I discovered through customer service that this version struggles with MKV files, so I ended up using my older unit instead."

"I bought this unit to play MP4 videos from a flash drive on a non-Smart TV. It does the job nicely, but I found it odd that it wouldn't read a 64GB flash drive while a 32GB one worked perfectly. Aside from that, I'm pleased enough that I purchased two for different locations!"

"I bought this primarily to stream movies, and I find the UI simple and easy to navigate. The video quality is full HD at 1080p, and it supports most resolutions. I did encounter some issues with my 256GB SSD, but it recognizes my 128GB SD card just fine. Overall, it's a great little video player for my needs."

"As a professional DJ, I appreciate how this product arrived quickly and well-packaged. It's very easy to use and works perfectly for my monogram and slideshow projections. The repeat feature is a bonus, allowing me to project videos continuously throughout the night. I highly recommend it for both professional and semi-professional use."

"I purchased this to display family photos, and while the display quality is great, I have some regrets. The device stretches pictures to fill the screen, and it rotates portrait images to landscape, which is frustrating. Plus, I found it doesn't play videos from my phone, limiting its versatility. Overall, I feel it could be improved."

"I think this device is fantastic! I needed a way to play .mp4 files on my non-smart TV, and it does the job perfectly. It also plays .mp3 and .jpg files, so I can enjoy videos, audio, and photos all from one device. The setup was super easy; I didn't even need to read the manual. The quality is excellent for both audio and video, and I have more control over my files when using this device compared to my TV. I would give it a 5-star rating without hesitation!”

"I've been using this little box for years now, and it's been great! I have it connected via HDMI to my 12-volt TV at my off-grid cabin, and it works perfectly. The picture and sound are perfectly synced, and I can play all my digitized movies from a 1TB external drive. I did read some negative reviews, but I believe they may have failed to power off the unit before making connections, which can cause issues. Overall, it's a very good investment!"

"I used this product to play mp4s from a USB drive on an older television, and it works great! I had a minor issue with the included cord, but after connecting a HDMI cable, everything worked perfectly. The interface is easy to navigate, and it has shown solid durability after many hours of use."

"I purchased this media player to access my old WAV files from a 2 TB USB hard drive. The audio quality is excellent, reminiscent of CDs. Initially, I had trouble with video through my HDMI switch, but MYPIN's customer support promptly resolved the issue by adjusting the settings. I'm a very satisfied customer!"

"So far, this media player meets my needs, autoplaying videos from the top-level folder when powered on. However, I'm still figuring out how to enable random video selection. If it turns out this feature isn't available, I might have to reconsider my rating."

"I've been enjoying this media player, which plays everything from my 14 Terabyte HDD without any issues. It handles MP4 and MKV formats well. I bought it specifically to bypass my LG 4K Blu-ray and Denon receiver, and it's performed excellently."

"I think this device outperforms Zidoo for my extensive library. With over a thousand files, it handles high bandwidth content smoothly. The local drive support for metadata is a plus, and connecting to my NAS is straightforward. Overall, it's been a great experience for me."

"After two months with this player, I'm very satisfied. It plays all popular video and audio formats, including Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The picture quality is excellent, and it allows me to control everything easily with the remote. While there are minor issues, I'm confident they will be fixed soon."

"This little player is more powerful than the previous flagship model. I love its compact design and build quality. Adding an SSD drive has significantly improved its response time, making it even better. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates a fast and sturdy machine."