Dolby Vision remains the most firmly established HDR format in 2026. Its broad compatibility, scene-by-scene precision, and widespread adoption across the ecosystem make it a safe choice for those seeking the best image quality.
HDR10 remains essential for its universal compatibility. It is present on all HDR content and recognized by all devices. For its part, HDR10+ is progressing, notably thanks to Samsung, Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+, but it remains a less widely adopted and more fragmented format than Dolby Vision.
Newcomers Dolby Vision 2 and HDR10+ Advanced herald the next step in dynamic HDR. They are mainly aimed at future premium televisions, with better adaptation to very bright screens, viewing conditions, sports or gaming content, and scene-by-scene processing. But their deployment is still limited: we will have to wait for more compatible content and models to become available before we can measure their impact.
Ideally, a good HDR TV in 2026 is compatible with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. Manufacturers like TCL, Panasonic, Philips or Hisense offer this dual compatibility. Samsung continues to focus on HDR10+ rather than Dolby Vision, while LG and Sony remain more closely associated with the Dolby ecosystem. And it is this versatility, more than the format itself, that guarantees the best HDR experience on a daily basis.
Ultimately, the right choice will depend less on the format itself than on the television-plus-source-plus-content package.
