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?
For watching on a phone, probably not.
For watching on a real TV, definitely.
If you're downloading for a permanent collection, I'd get the 1080p version. If you're downloading temporarily to keep on your phone, then save the space.
I'll just watch and delete, I should get 720p version then
I've noticed that things recorded on film hold up much better to low resolution compared to digitally filmed content.