Sonarr Prefer X265 〈PREMIUM〉

Locate your newly created x265 / HEVC format and assign it a positive score, such as .

While x264 is excellent for 1080p, it is highly inefficient for 4K UHD content. The x265 codec was built from the ground up to handle high resolutions, 10-bit color depth, and High Dynamic Range (HDR) metadata seamlessly. The Catch: Hardware Compatibility and Transcoding sonarr prefer x265

Sonarr relies entirely on the release title to evaluate custom formats. If a release doesn't include "x265," "HEVC," or similar identifiers in its name, Sonarr cannot know what codec it uses. Locate your newly created x265 / HEVC format