Netflix has officially added HDR10 Plus support, allowing Samsung TV owners to enjoy enhanced picture quality with better clarity and color. This update is part of Netflix’s Premium plan, with HDR10 Plus content now making up about 50% of eligible viewing hours.
This move is significant for Samsung TV users, as Samsung TVs do not support Dolby Vision, a competing HDR format that optimizes brightness and tone mapping on a scene-by-scene basis. Instead, Samsung developed HDR10 Plus in 2017, which offers similar dynamic adjustments without the licensing fees required by Dolby Vision.
Why HDR10 Plus Matters for Samsung TV Users
Previously, Samsung TV owners could only watch Netflix content in HDR10, which uses static metadata applying the same brightness and tone settings across an entire film or TV show. This approach can result in less accurate lighting, particularly in very dark or very bright scenes.
With HDR10 Plus, tone-mapping is adjusted dynamically on a per-scene basis, leading to:
More accurate contrast and brightness
Better color representation
A more immersive viewing experience
Which Devices Support HDR10 Plus on Netflix?
Netflix has enabled HDR10 Plus through the AV1 video codec, meaning you’ll need a TV that supports AV1. Most TVs released in the past five years support this standard, including models from:
- Samsung
- Panasonic
- Hisense
- TCL
While many of these brands also support Dolby Vision, Samsung TV owners now have a true alternative for high-quality HDR streaming.
Netflix Expands HDR10 Plus Library
Netflix is gradually increasing its HDR10 Plus content and plans to convert all HDR titles to HDR10 Plus by the end of 2025. This aligns with other streaming platforms like Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, and Prime Video, which have also adopted HDR10 Plus in recent years.
For Samsung TV owners, this update is a game-changer—offering a premium HDR experience without Dolby Vision.
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