Netflix enables higher-quality streaming via the AV1 codec for some TVs and the PS4 Pro

[Redaktion]

Netflix has launched better quality streaming through AV1 for selected TVs and the PlayStation 4 Pro. Benefits for Netflix subscribers include using less bandwidth at higher resolutions and fewer noticeable drops in streaming quality.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Netflix-enables-higher-quality-streaming-via-the-AV1-codec-for-some-TVs-and-the-PS4-Pro.578549.0.html

[Anonymousgg]

The PS4 Pro has H.265 4K decode, but not AV1 obviously. I guess software decoding is enough?

[Barebooh]

"20% better compression rate for me; 100 watts more power draw for thee".
No thank you. If I wanted to torture-test my SSE, I'd run LINPACK.