Netflix streaming vs Amazon video streaming

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Jan 19, 2017 16 Comments

A few years back Netflix was the dominant streaming video player. Over the last couple of Amazon's offering seem to have improved.

Also I really like the idea of being able to buy a recent movie which I want to watch.

Is Amazon going to do to Netflix what Netflix did to blockbuster?

Thoughts on the above?

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  • Facebook / Eng
    NotMario

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    Amazon video still have a long way to go.

    First, the Netflix apps are the best on the market, even that is still far from perfect. Amazon video apps are a bit awkward.

    Netflix exclusive content quality and quantity sky rocket the last couple of years. Amazon just have a few, and they are not that impressive. On the other side, I think Amazon have something going with the HBO deal.
    Jan 19, 2017 0
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    Netflix is way better than Amazon video
    User interface is easier and more intuitive
    Each one in my family can have their own profile
    Content is much more and better

    Amazon I have a tough time browsing all the prime only videos
    It keeps getting mixed up with non prime when I go from one selection to other similar types etc
    Jan 19, 2017 0
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    I like the closed caption interface of Amazon where you can set the size according to one's taste.

    I do however feel the quality of streaming for Netflix is better specifically adjusting to network changes.

    The subscription channels of Amazon is something which I feel is a very nice thing. I can subscribe one for 2 months, cancel and then go for a different one.
    Jan 20, 2017 0
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    Noogler!

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    I compare Xbox apps: both are horrible. Netflix is less horrible though.
    Jan 20, 2017 0
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    I'm biased but frankly I have both and will continue to have both for a long time. Channels content is pretty killer (HBO, STARZ, etc) and set top Amazon app is better than Netflix (even better with a FireTV). On Mobile I feel like Netflix kicks our butt except for downloads. But Netflix is new to that arena. Also, I purchase stuff all the time, which Netflix doesn't offer. Netflix's catalog size is on a downward trend and Amazon's is on an upward trend. I don't see a clear winner anywhere.

    I don't think either is going away. Even if Amazon Video was losing money, it's a Prime sticky point so it would be hanging around. Hulu might end being the Blockbuster you were talking about. But Hulu seem to be doing well enough I'm not expecting them to drop out.
    Jan 19, 2017 0