Samsung TV owners can now fully utilize their device’s capabilities as Netflix has officially added support for HDR10 Plus. This upgrade allows for a more refined and vibrant viewing experience, bringing better clarity, color accuracy, and enhanced contrast to Netflix’s Premium plan subscribers.
Previously, Samsung TVs were limited to HDR10, which employs static metadata to manage brightness and tone-mapping throughout an entire film or TV show. Unlike Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus, this approach often led to less optimal lighting in extremely bright or dark scenes. While Dolby Vision is widely used across various streaming platforms, Samsung TVs do not support this format, as the company opted for its own HDR10 Plus technology, introduced in 2017. This dynamic HDR format fine-tunes brightness and color levels on a scene-by-scene basis without the licensing costs associated with Dolby Vision.
Despite HDR10 Plus being less prevalent than Dolby Vision, Samsung remains the dominant force in the TV market, holding nearly 30 percent of global market share. Initially, HDR10 Plus saw limited adoption among streaming platforms, with Prime Video being one of the earliest supporters. However, over time, major players like Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, and now Netflix have embraced the format, broadening its reach to a wider audience.
Netflix has enabled HDR10 Plus via the AV1 video codec, meaning viewers will need a compatible TV to benefit from the improved visuals. Fortunately, most televisions produced in the last five years support AV1, ensuring a seamless transition for many Samsung users. The streaming giant has also announced plans to expand its HDR10 Plus library, aiming to include all HDR content by the end of 2025.
With Netflix joining the list of services supporting HDR10 Plus, Samsung TV owners can finally enjoy a richer, more immersive 4K HDR experience, making the most of their high-end displays.
