Yes, there are video players available for Ubuntu.
Yes, there are video players available for Ubuntu.
SMPlayer is also commonly used. Even if VLC feels slow, the issue might be elsewhere.
If VLC isn't working smoothly, it likely affects other applications too. You might be referring to its slow performance. You could try alternatives like mpc-qt or smplayer. For more options, see the List of Common Linux Video Players here: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Lis...raphical_4
When I'm not using a browser, I rely on mpv. I prefer a command-line experience and don’t need any graphical interface except for the OSD feature in mpv. I assume SMplayer, which already has some suggestions, should match mpv’s speed and responsiveness. While VLC is widely available in free software video players, my opinion is that mpv performs better overall. It handles almost any format, though VLC might be slightly faster in some situations—especially if you encounter optical media. I’m not sure why VLC feels sluggish in your case; I’ve noticed it can be quite snappy when I try it recently. In fact, it sometimes pauses briefly while searching for optical files, but that’s usually only when you navigate those menus. Since I haven’t used Windows in nearly twenty years, I can’t compare performance directly, but I suspect it runs noticeably faster than VLC.