I only download 265.
Noone wants x265...
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Posted at 18/03/2025, 14:02
Unless it is some spectacular series, I go for the 1080p HEVC releases because the quality is high with a much smaller
file size. For a time, someone was posting AV1 releases, and those were really great, super quality. I rarely do H.264
anymore unless that's all I can find.
file size. For a time, someone was posting AV1 releases, and those were really great, super quality. I rarely do H.264
anymore unless that's all I can find.
Posted at 26/03/2025, 15:20
The quality of any encoding makes can make a huge difference but it's clear the potential for 265 superiority over 264 is a given. The quality of any encoder's work is the biggest variable. I have ZERO problems with 265 as a codec. Someone whining out it without providing any factual information is pretty telling.
My only "issue" with 265 here is that it seems to be used for mainly smaller file sizes. I have a larger screen so I want a bigger denser file and I prefer 2160 but usually have to settle for 1080p. Sometimes that's not available and it's 720. But I see the case for smaller files. There just not for me.
A good cap in 720 is acceptable for shows I'm not going to keep but having a nice screen makes watching a smaller file in size and resolution more of a chore than a joy. Big files sizes are no guarantee of superior quality, but they win more often than not.
My only "issue" with 265 here is that it seems to be used for mainly smaller file sizes. I have a larger screen so I want a bigger denser file and I prefer 2160 but usually have to settle for 1080p. Sometimes that's not available and it's 720. But I see the case for smaller files. There just not for me.
A good cap in 720 is acceptable for shows I'm not going to keep but having a nice screen makes watching a smaller file in size and resolution more of a chore than a joy. Big files sizes are no guarantee of superior quality, but they win more often than not.
