Zoom in x200
Left: 720p x264 --> 0.25 GB
Right: 1080p x265 --> 1.11 GB
I tested watching both on my phone:
- Without zoom, I didn’t notice much difference in visuals.
- The audio is stronger at the same level on the x265 version.
- I need +15 volume level (Android) to make the x264 sound equal.
What do you think, guys? Is it worth 4 times the file size?
Why not compare 720p 265 to 1080p 265? I don’t get anything in 264 these days, 265 support is ubiquitous and the performance is so much better.
It's not just about codec and resolution, either. Every algorithm has a bunch of parameters that you can adjust, so you could get a 4k60hz video with a reasonable file size and still have it look like crap. And that's not even mentioning the audio quality.
Maybe the new ones, but most of the old rips are still x264.