Netflix vs Lovefilm
Netflix vs Lovefilm – Quality
A good portion of Netflix's catalogue is available in HD as well as standard-def, plus you get 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus sound. It streams very smoothly, too, thanks to automatic scaling.
There’s no denying that Lovefilm’s exclusive diet of standard-def is disappointing, but its videos look surprisingly decent – similar to DVD, with nice colours and only a little bit of obvious pixelation, albeit without surround sound.
Winner: Netflix
Comments
CrisisWolf
1 year ago
Clearly missing one vital components.
Most of the LoveFilm library is extra at £2.50 to £3.50 on top of your subscription, where as NetFlix is all in for everything in their library.
I'd rather not pay £3.50 to LoveFilm for sub-DVD quality, I'd go to Apple or Google for that one off payment.
Arggers
1 year ago
I've got Lovefilm's usual subscription, rather than the streaming-only service.
It suits my needs thanks to the ability to hire games (great for the kids) and the discs (great so the missus can watch a DVD while in the kitchen)
Streaming is nothing more than a bonus for me but works fine through the PS3 when used, and at no extra charge. I'd be happier with a little more content, mind. It does take up the same tv as satellite though, so it is only a "if-there's-nothing-on-tv" option.
Perhaps if I ever bought a tablet I'd consider Netflix, but at the moment for £11 a month Lovefilm does all I need.
Damian_125
1 year ago
Knowhow Movies, a new VOD service, looks like it might just take on both... and win.
Bauermeister
6 weeks ago
If you go to www.unotelly.com - you can use their service to get access to Netflix US content - it's got much better content on it.