Netflix Boosts Streaming Quality: HDR10 Plus Now Available for Samsung TV Users
Staff Editor Netflix Enhances Streaming Quality for Samsung TV Owners with HDR10 Plus Support
Netflix has announced the introduction of HDR10 Plus support, significantly improving streaming quality for Samsung TV owners. This new feature is available through Netflix’s Premium plan and currently covers approximately 50% of eligible viewing hours.
The addition of HDR10 Plus is particularly significant for Samsung TV users, as these devices do not support Dolby Vision, a popular HDR format with dynamic metadata. Samsung launched HDR10 Plus in 2017 as an alternative, offering scene-by-scene tone-mapping adjustments without the royalty fees associated with Dolby Vision.
Prior to this update, Samsung users on Netflix were limited to HDR10, which uses static metadata and can potentially lead to less accurate lighting. Both HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision provide dynamic metadata for improved tone-mapping, enhancing viewing experiences across various lighting conditions.
The adoption of HDR10 Plus by Netflix follows its implementation on other major streaming platforms, including Prime Video, Disney Plus, and Apple TV Plus. This move is crucial for many users, given Samsung’s significant market share in the TV industry.
Netflix has enabled HDR10 Plus on the AV1 video codec, requiring compatible TVs, typically those manufactured within the last five years. The streaming giant plans to expand its HDR10 Plus content library, aiming to include all HDR titles by the end of 2025.
While Samsung leads the charge for HDR10 Plus, other TV brands such as Panasonic, Hisense, and TCL also offer support for this format, with many additionally supporting Dolby Vision.
This development marks a significant step forward in streaming quality, particularly for Samsung TV owners, and underscores the ongoing competition between HDR formats in the evolving landscape of home entertainment technology.
