Tomasz Wadowski
Some time ago, Netflix announced that it plans to introduce support for extended HDR10+ metadata for all movies and series – and this was a significant change, especially for owners of TVs without Dolby Vision. Many people were waiting for action from the manufacturers… and here we are. Samsung has just officially confirmed that its devices will support this format on the Netflix platform.
Which devices support HDR10+ from Netflix?
At this moment, official support includes Samsung TVs from 2025 and 2024, but our tests show that it also works on models from 2023 – for example, the S95C, where movies from Netflix played in HDR10+ without any issues. It's also worth noting that support includes not only TVs but also new Smart Samsung monitors, such as the M8 series or ViewFinity, which also use the Smart Hub system and the Netflix app.
What about TVs from earlier years?
For now, there is no official information on whether support will extend to older models – for instance, from 2022 and earlier. However, everything suggests that this will happen, provided that the TV supports the AV1 codec, which is essential for streaming HDR10+ content from Netflix. So if you have a model from recent years – it's worth checking if there has been an update for the Netflix app. And if not – keep an eye on the topic, as it seems that this is just the beginning of changes.
We can confidently say that such an announcement is the cherry on the cake for the producer from Korea. Although HDR10+ has developed over the years, the uneven battle with Dolby Vision has lasted nearly a decade. For a long time, Samsung users had to accept the lack of full support on streaming platforms – despite the fact that the televisions themselves were technologically ready. Now the situation is starting to level out. Netflix with HDR10+ is a big step not only for Samsung but for the entire market, where not every producer wants (or can) pay Dolby licenses. And although it’s "just a format," it may turn out that for many viewers, the difference in picture quality will be really noticeable.
