| Feature | MPlayer Portable | VLC Portable | MPC-HC (with portable launcher) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~20 MB (core) | ~40 MB | ~15 MB | | Memory usage while idle | 8-15 MB | 40-60 MB | 20-30 MB | | Playback of damaged files | Excellent (flagship) | Good | Moderate | | Hardware acceleration | Basic (via -vo) | Comprehensive | Excellent (DXVA2) | | Modern interface | Needs SMPlayer | Native | Native | | Command line power | Maximum | Moderate | Low |
Have you tried MPlayer Portable? For modern needs, also check out MPV Portable—but don’t count out the original that started it all. MPlayer Portable