Netflix stream-quality controversy: Difference between revisions

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* '''Netflix Premium Plan''': Subscription to the Premium Plan.

* '''Device Compatibility''': Devices must support 4K playback and be Netflix-certified.

* '''Processor''': An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer with Intel SGX enabled, or an AMD Ryzen CPU<ref>https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23931</ref><ref>https://i.redd.it/qd5b42b6814c1.png</ref>

* '''Processor''': An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer with Intel SGX enabled, or an AMD Ryzen CPU.<ref name=":1">https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23931</ref><ref>https://i.redd.it/qd5b42b6814c1.png</ref>

* '''GPU''': Nvidia GeForce GPU 1050 or newer, AMD Radeon RX 400 series or newer GPU.<ref name=":1" />

* '''Display Requirements''': A screen with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 and HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI ports (for external displays).

* '''DRM Support''': Hardware-based DRM like Widevine L1, PlayReady 3.0, or FairPlay is required.

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* '''Operating System''': Supported OS versions, e.g., Windows 10/11, macOS (Safari), and specific Android/iOS versions.

* '''Browser/App Compatibility''': Certain browsers (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Safari) and official Netflix apps are required.

* '''Updated Firmware/Software''': Devices must run the latest firmware or software.

* '''Updated Firmware/Software''': Devices must run the latest firmware or software, NVIDIA Driver version 387.96 or newer.<ref>https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus</ref>

* '''Title Availability''': Not all titles are available in 4K; the content must be marked as 4K or UHD.

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* '''Browser Limitations''': Restrictions on browsers for 4K playback, such as only Edge and Safari being supported, are omitted.

* '''Operating System Versions''': Specific operating system version requirements are not highlighted.

* '''Processor Capabilities''': The requirement for devices with processors capable of hardware decoding HEVC efficiently is not mentioned.

* '''Processor and GPU Capabilities''': The requirement for devices with processors and GPUs capable of hardware decoding HEVC efficiently is not mentioned.

* '''Firmware Updates''': While it suggests keeping devices updated, there is no detail on the necessity for specific firmware versions for 4K.

* '''Firmware Updates''': While it suggests keeping devices updated, there is no detail on the necessity for specific firmware versions for 4K, only for Nvidia drivers.

* '''Mobile Device Limitations''': It mentions HDR might not stream on mobile devices in low power mode but does not address limitations like Widevine DRM levels.

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 * '''Netflix Premium Plan''': Subscription to the Premium Plan.
 * '''Device Compatibility''': Devices must support 4K playback and be Netflix-certified.
-* '''Processor''': An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer with Intel SGX enabled, or an AMD Ryzen CPU<ref>https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23931</ref><ref>https://i.redd.it/qd5b42b6814c1.png</ref>
+* '''Processor''': An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer with Intel SGX enabled, or an AMD Ryzen CPU.<ref name=":1">https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23931</ref><ref>https://i.redd.it/qd5b42b6814c1.png</ref>
+* '''GPU''': Nvidia GeForce GPU 1050 or newer, AMD Radeon RX 400 series or newer GPU.<ref name=":1" />
 * '''Display Requirements''': A screen with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 and HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI ports (for external displays).
 * '''DRM Support''': Hardware-based DRM like Widevine L1, PlayReady 3.0, or FairPlay is required.
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 * '''Operating System''': Supported OS versions, e.g., Windows 10/11, macOS (Safari), and specific Android/iOS versions.
 * '''Browser/App Compatibility''': Certain browsers (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Safari) and official Netflix apps are required.
-* '''Updated Firmware/Software''': Devices must run the latest firmware or software.
+* '''Updated Firmware/Software''': Devices must run the latest firmware or software, NVIDIA Driver version 387.96 or newer.<ref>https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus</ref>
 * '''Title Availability''': Not all titles are available in 4K; the content must be marked as 4K or UHD.
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 * '''Browser Limitations''': Restrictions on browsers for 4K playback, such as only Edge and Safari being supported, are omitted.
 * '''Operating System Versions''': Specific operating system version requirements are not highlighted.
-* '''Processor Capabilities''': The requirement for devices with processors capable of hardware decoding HEVC efficiently is not mentioned.
+* '''Processor and GPU Capabilities''': The requirement for devices with processors and GPUs capable of hardware decoding HEVC efficiently is not mentioned.
-* '''Firmware Updates''': While it suggests keeping devices updated, there is no detail on the necessity for specific firmware versions for 4K.
+* '''Firmware Updates''': While it suggests keeping devices updated, there is no detail on the necessity for specific firmware versions for 4K, only for Nvidia drivers.
 * '''Mobile Device Limitations''': It mentions HDR might not stream on mobile devices in low power mode but does not address limitations like Widevine DRM levels.