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