Sonarr | Prefer X265

This is the professional way to handle x265. It allows you to score x265 releases positively while penalizing low-quality releases. Note: This requires the "Custom Formats" feature, which is available in newer versions of Sonarr (v3/v4).

. Unlike "Must Contain" filters, these methods allow Sonarr to still download x264 if no x265 version is available, rather than failing the search entirely. 1. Recommended Method: Custom Formats (Sonarr v4)

Stop manually hunting for x265 torrents or NZBs. Let Sonarr do the heavy lifting. Your hard drive (and your electricity bill) will thank you.

This ensures we are targeting standard encoding formats, not strictly 4K (which is naturally HEVC but handled differently).

While x265 is superior for storage, there are two things to keep in mind to avoid a "bad" automated experience. Watch Out for "Trash Guides"