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 big change, especially for owners of TVs without Dolby Vision. Many people were waiting for the manufacturers to act... 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+ from Netflix?
At this moment, official support covers Samsung TVs from 2025 and 2024, but our tests show that it also works on models from 2023 – for example, on the S95C, where movies from Netflix played in HDR10+ without any problems. 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?
So far, there is no official information on whether support will also come to older models – for example, from 2022 and earlier. However, everything points to the fact that this will happen, provided that the TV 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 this topic, as it seems that this is just the beginning of changes.
We can confidently say that such an announcement is the cherry on top for the producer from Korea. Although HDR10+ has been developing for years, the uneven battle with Dolby Vision has lasted almost a decade. For a long time, Samsung users had to cope with the lack of full support on streaming platforms – even though the TVs themselves were technologically ready. Now the situation is starting to even 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 although it's "just a format," it may turn out that for many viewers, the difference in picture quality will be truly noticeable.
