As hardware decoding becomes universal, x265 provides the best balance of fidelity and footprint. Step 1: Create a Custom Format for x265
Here is a major pitfall. Some uploaders take an x264 source and re-encode it to x265 at an extremely low bitrate to save space. The result is a blocky, artifact-ridden mess. sonarr prefer x265
Go to Settings > Custom Formats . Create a Format for x265: Add a new format and name it "x265/HEVC". As hardware decoding becomes universal, x265 provides the
Sonarr v4 utilizes a powerful system that allows for granular control over which releases are "scored" higher than others. 1. Create the Custom Format Navigate to Settings > Custom Formats . Click the + button to add a new format. Name it "x265 HEVC". Add a Condition and select Release Title . The result is a blocky, artifact-ridden mess