# VLC Benchmark

> Android device video benchmarking tool using VLC.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.videolan.vlcbenchmark](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.videolan.vlcbenchmark)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.videolan.vlcbenchmark`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Videolabs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 564,400
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1,516 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-30
- **First published:** 2021-02-10
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlcbenchmark)
- **Website:** [http://www.videolan.org](http://www.videolan.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.videolan.org/vlc/privacy.html](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/privacy.html)

## Description

VLC Benchmark is a specialized Android benchmarking tool designed to evaluate the video playback capabilities of your device using the VLC Media Player. It runs an extensive suite of tests involving various video samples encoded with diverse parameters, effectively assessing which formats and codecs your device supports seamlessly. After completing the tests, VLC Benchmark rates your device based on its performance, providing valuable insights into its video capabilities.

Additionally, users can upload their benchmark results online, enabling the Android community to compare video performance across different devices. This tool is ideal for tech enthusiasts, developers, and anyone keen on understanding how well their Android device handles video playback under various encoding conditions.

## Rankings

- #95,089 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews express strong satisfaction with VLC Benchmark, praising its broad format support, reliable playback, and open-source, ad-free nature. Users also value library organization features. Reported downsides include device compatibility limitations on certain hardware, requests for better music options and search, and occasional update-related concerns; a single reviewer also raised a spyware concern. Overall, it’s a well-liked media player with room for improved compatibility and feature refinements.

### Pros

- Strong overall user satisfaction and praise (positive words like great, excellent, and I love VLC)
- Plays a wide range of video formats and provides reliable playback
- Ad-free experience and open-source nature (as reported by users)
- Useful video library features such as grouping videos by name/organization

### Cons

- Compatibility issues on some devices (e.g., HP Chromebooks; Android web app mode)
- Requests for improved music options and search functionality
- Update-related surprises or changes mentioned by users
- At least one spyware concern raised by a reviewer

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.videolan.vlcbenchmark)