VLC Alternative

[leosantare]

Hello,

As the title states, I'm considering using another player for my mkv files. All my mkv files appear too dark in VLC and this seems to be a known issue. Anyone on here experiencing this also with mkv files from 4k blu rays? If so, is adjusting the brightness shown in the screenshot below the best way to get a better picture?

Also, the subtitles don't display properly in VLC when HRD is enabled in Windows. The subtitles appear black, and you can barely see them. This has been an issue for years. People have been complaining about it, yet nothing has been done. For these reasons, I was considering using another player but also wanted to get some feedback from others that use VLC.

Thanks,