Sonarr Prefer X265 ⇒ [SAFE]

x265 (HEVC)

To make Sonarr prefer content, you must configure Custom Formats (v4) or Release Profiles (v3) to assign positive scores to releases containing x265-related keywords . This tells Sonarr that while a 1080p x264 and a 1080p x265 file are the same "Quality," the x265 version is preferred due to its higher score. Setting Up Preferences in Sonarr v4

7) Cutoff and Upgrade Behavior

Result:

You can store almost twice as many episodes for the same disk space. sonarr prefer x265

Create boosts to favor x265:

🛑 When NOT to prefer x265

Custom Format Score of +10

By using a , you strike the perfect balance: You get the space savings of x265 when it's available at the same resolution/source quality, but you don't sacrifice quality by blindly downloading the smallest file on the internet. x265 (HEVC) To make Sonarr prefer content, you

Bandwidth Savings:

Ideal for users with data caps or slower download speeds. Create boosts to favor x265: 🛑 When NOT