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?
My last trip I knew my cell coverage would be too poor to stream but I was also running out of space on my phone, so I re-encoded my stuff to 360p, low ass bitrate.
It was a bit blocky for some fast paced action scenes. For sitcoms? Totally fine.
For a TV or a Tablet, sure.
For a phone? Meh, unless you have a ginormous phone (mine is 6.67") I wouldn’t bother