Best USB Streaming Media Players of 2025

“I love how small and easy to conceal this player is. It's very user-friendly and I was able to connect it to a 4TB hard drive without any issues. However, it does take a bit of time to load and I have to be close to the remote for it to work properly.”

“The Mecca 4K multiplayer surprised me with its performance. It plays both HD and UHD videos seamlessly, and the display quality via HDMI is impressive. I noticed it gets a little warm during use, but overall, it's a great compact multimedia player for the price.”

“I was thrilled to find that this unit is plug and play with no complicated setup involved. It even supports my old .wmv video files! The menu system is intuitive, and the high resolution output exceeded my expectations. I’m still gauging its reliability, but so far, it's performing well.”

"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 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 found this device to be a great little media player. It handles all my videos effortlessly, and the ease and simplicity are just amazing."

"The NEUMI has been a good, inexpensive machine for me. It plays files that my previous player couldn't, although I've noticed that it often doesn't detect subtitles in folders with videos."

"This media player is exactly what I needed. It lets me listen to my USB mp3 files through my A/V receiver and TV, making it easy to choose what to listen to."

"I really enjoy this media player. It holds a nice amount of videos and has great audio and video quality. A fantastic device at a great price!"

"I connected it up, plugged in a 2TB drive, and it worked perfectly! The remote response time is impressive, and the picture quality is very good. I tested several formats, and nothing failed to play. Overall, it's a superb player for both video and audio."

"The ByDiffer 4K Ultra HD Digital Media Player is fantastic! It delivers crisp 4K video playback and supports multiple formats like H.265/HEVC. The easy usability with USB drives or micro SD cards and the auto playback feature make it super convenient. This player is perfect for digital signage or home entertainment!"

"I purchased this player to replace a nearly-identical item that lasted five years. It's performing just as well and is a great solution for playing videos from flash drives. I particularly appreciate its ability to handle video codecs that other players struggle with. It's compact enough to sit neatly on my Blu-ray player. The only downside is the ridiculously bright indicator lights, but I simply covered them with a sticker."

"I bought this little player for a solo photography exhibition. It's quick, compact, and provides beautiful output. However, I noticed that it doesn’t automatically restart if it loses power."

"I needed a player for looping videos at a tradeshow, and this unit was absolutely perfect. It plays smoothly from a USB thumb drive and is easy to hide away due to its small footprint. The playback quality is excellent, and it handled continuous looping without any issues, although it requires an AC adapter for power, which is a minor inconvenience."

"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 been using a different media player, but it failed to decode Atmos properly. After purchasing this unit, I was thrilled with the audio and picture quality. The setup took about 15 minutes, and it worked perfectly with my external devices. I even bought a second one for my upstairs TV!”

“While I appreciate the price of this Android box, I've encountered some malware issues. It needs a special app for TrueHD Atmos, which isn't user-friendly. Streaming high bitrate media was a hassle, but it worked well from a USB drive. Overall, it meets my needs but has some performance drawbacks.”

“What an excellent Android box for the price! After upgrading the firmware, I experienced no freezing issues, and the 4K output is fantastic. The picture quality is on par with much pricier devices like the Nvidia Shield and Apple TV. I’m very pleased with my purchase.”

"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 have a video camera for holiday memories, and this device enables us to watch all films on the TV. It works really well, and I love the remote."

"I bought this to watch old home videos on USB. It came with the latest firmware, and I had no issues right out of the box. I gave it 4 stars because the remote sensor seems a bit weak—it needs to be pointed directly at it. Overall, I'm satisfied, especially since it was under $20."

"This is a great product for the money. I'm very pleased with it and will buy another one. It plays all file types I can find and reads drives formatted in NTFS. It automatically plays the next episode if they're named correctly. Great price!"