The x265 format offers superior video compression, resulting in:
x265 containers (typically MKV) allow for lossless or high-bitrate AAC (256-320 kbps) without bloating the file. In contrast, many x264 releases cap audio at 128kbps stereo. For this episode, the of the 5.1 track is vital—hearing the Regulators approach from the rear left channel while Claire speaks in the center channel creates tension. outlander s04e04 x265