Sonarr Prefer - X265 !!top!!

Go to → Indexers → Size Limits :

| Device | x265 playback | Notes | |---------------------------|---------------|-------| | PC (VLC, MPV, MPC-HC) | ✅ Perfect | Software decode works fine | | NVIDIA Shield / Apple TV | ✅ Perfect | Hardware decode | | Plex / Jellyfin direct stream | ✅ | Works if client supports HEVC | | Plex / Jellyfin | ⚠️ Heavy | CPU transcoding x265 → h264 is very slow | | Old laptop (pre-2015) | ❌ Stutters | No hardware decode | | Roku / Fire Stick (basic) | ⚠️ Some work | Newer models OK | | Browser (Chrome/Safari) | ⚠️ Partial | Safari good; Chrome needs GPU support | sonarr prefer x265

: Smaller files mean faster downloads and less stress on your internet data caps. Go to → Indexers → Size Limits :

to capture high-bitrate HEVC releases while avoiding low-quality "mini" encodes? sonarr prefer x265

Now go reclaim your storage space.