Sonarr Prefer X265: __full__

In the section at the bottom, find your new x265 (HEVC) format. Assign it a positive score (e.g., +50 or +100 ).

✅ Result: Sonarr will choose an x265 release over an x264 release if both meet cutoff quality. sonarr prefer x265

| Issue | Details | |-------|---------| | | Older devices (Smart TVs 2016–, Roku sticks, cheap Android boxes) may choke on x265. | | Transcoding | If Plex/Emby transcodes x265 → x264 on the fly, you lose all storage/bandwidth benefits. | | Encoding quality | Low-bitrate x265 can look worse than higher-bitrate x264. Prefer scene groups known for quality. | | CPU usage | Software decoding of x265 on old CPUs (e.g., 2nd gen i5) = 100% usage, dropped frames. | | Release availability | x265 is less common for older/niche content, especially in 720p/1080p non-4K. | | Indexer restrictions | Some indexers don't tag releases well — regex must catch variations: x265 , HEVC , H.265 , HVEC (misspelling). | In the section at the bottom, find your

October 26, 2023 Prepared For: Media Server Administrators / Home Lab Enthusiasts Topic: Release Profile Optimization for HEVC/H.265 | Issue | Details | |-------|---------| | |