Reddit-x265-movies

: x265 can deliver the same visual quality as x264 at roughly half the file size.

For those looking to start their own collection, the community frequently points toward specific open-source tools: reddit-x265-movies

“you will come out with a satisfyingly small file... You just need to be willing to spend around 20 hours on a BluRay encode with a fairly current high-end CPU.” Reddit · r/DataHoarder · 8 years ago : x265 can deliver the same visual quality

: Use the Slow or Slower preset. This takes much longer but allows the algorithm more time to compress the video without losing detail. This takes much longer but allows the algorithm

Users also warn about the compatibility trade-off that comes with the newest formats.

: Instead of choosing a specific bitrate, users use "Constant Rate Factor." A value of RF 20 to 24 is widely considered the "sweet spot" for high-quality 1080p or 4K movies.

“I find that X265 can fall apart a little bit during dark scenes unless you increase the file size. I'd also like to mention that if you choose to go AV1 although Plex supports it there are many clients... that don't.” Reddit · r/handbrake · 6 months ago