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Netflix Rolls Out HDR10+ Streaming for Premium Subscribers

The streaming giant now offers HDR10+ content with dynamic metadata and AV1 codec efficiency, starting with select titles and plans to expand by year-end.

  • Netflix has begun streaming select content in HDR10+ for Premium subscribers with compatible devices, enhancing picture quality with dynamic metadata.
  • HDR10+ allows for scene-by-scene adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color, offering improved visuals compared to standard HDR10.
  • The AV1 codec is being used to deliver HDR10+ content efficiently, reducing bandwidth usage while maintaining high streaming quality.
  • The rollout benefits Samsung TV owners significantly, as their devices do not support Dolby Vision but are compatible with HDR10+.
  • Netflix aims to expand HDR10+ support to its entire HDR catalogue by the end of 2025, aligning with competitors like Amazon Prime Video.
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