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: It provides roughly the same visual quality as x264 but at approximately half the file size.

| Feature | | This Release (Open Matte 1.78:1) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Immersion | High (Cinematic/Theatrical) | High (TV-Filling) | | Composition | Tight, Epic, Intended | Wider, Revealing, Documentary-style | | File Size | Large (x264) | Small/Efficient (x265) | | Purist Appeal | 10/10 | 6/10 | | Rewatch Value | Standard | High (for new details) | 300 2006 open matte 1080p webdl x265 hevc 1 better

: A high-definition (1920x1080) file sourced directly from a streaming service (like Amazon or Netflix), which generally offers better quality than a standard TV recording but lower bitrates than a physical Blu-ray. : It provides roughly the same visual quality

| Feature | Standard Blu-ray (2007) | Streaming (Netflix/HBO) | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Aspect Ratio | 2.39:1 (Black bars) | 2.39:1 | 1.78:1 (Full Screen) | | Visible Image | Cropped sides & top | Cropped sides & top | More sky & ground | | Codec | x264 (8-bit) | x264 (8-bit) | x265 HEVC (10-bit) | | Film Grain | Waxy (DNR) | Blocky | Natural & Sharp | | File Size | ~25-30GB | ~5GB (Low bitrate) | ~8GB (High bitrate) | Intended | Wider

You see more of the top and bottom of the frame compared to the theatrical widescreen version.