x265 / HEVC (10-bit), which provides smoother color gradients and fewer "banding" artifacts in dark scenes compared to standard 8-bit x264.
A common misconception is that 10-bit color depth is only useful for 4K HDR content. Implementing a 10-bit pipeline on a 720p SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) BluRay source provides massive technical benefits: bansheeseason2s02720p10bitblurayx265hevcmzabi better
Let’s dissect into its components.