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Premium YouTube customers can get better quality FullHD stream

Although there is no difference in the number of pixels between FullHD and FullHD quality levels, this does not mean that by increasing or decreasing the bit rate, the final result cannot be better or worse in any case – this is also known from YouTube, where , according to some user comments, a new level of quality is being tested, which will probably only apply to users who subscribe to the service.

According to the service provider's reaction, the new quality level, "1080p Premium", which appears for a small part of Premium customers, is actually a stream with increased bit rate, but still with 1080p resolution, the which ends up offering a better user experience.

The Verge reported that the streaming platform has not touched the bitrate of standard 1080p resolution streams, nor does it plan to touch it, trying to avoid previous rumors that suggested YouTube would reduce stream quality for customers they don't pay for. by the service.

By the way, YouTube typically keeps the standard 1080p resolution stream's bitrate at around 8-10 Mbps depending on the codec, partly to use backend resources sparingly and partly to not overwhelm the monthly limits. data (if any) from consumers of mobile content. The introduction of the Premium 1080p quality level, which is not the highest resolution that can be streamed on YouTube, could break this practice.

The proportion of content available in 4K is still considered insignificant in terms of YouTube's entire content offering, although late last year it caused quite an uproar when, during a botched test, the option to choose 4K resolution disappeared from settings. quality for free viewers – the service provider later dropped this plan.

Author: Koi Tamás