The TV revolution is becoming a fact. A new standard is entering
We are talking about Dolby Vision 2, which will debut in, among others, Hisense, Philips and TCL TVs in 2026. The standard introduces a number of changes in the way HDR is processed – from brighter dark scenes to better motion smoothness and modes for sports and games.
What’s new in Dolby Vision 2?
Dolby Vision 2 is intended to solve one of the most common problems of the previous version, i.e. too dark scenes. It will use an AI algorithm called Precision Black. Thanks to it, it can more precisely control the black and brightness levels.
The new standard also introduces Sports and Gaming Optimization – a set of AI functions that are intended to improve motion reproduction, brightness and white point in dynamic content such as sports broadcasts and games.
A component called Authentic Motion is responsible for reducing motion artifacts, and will only be available in the more expensive version of the standard called Dolby Vision 2 Max. This means that only selected, higher-positioned TV models will receive the full capabilities of the new system.
Unfortunately, Dolby Vision 2 will not be a software update for current TVs because it requires new hardware. In particular, MediaTek Pentonic 800 platforms with the MiraVision Pro PQ image engine. Additionally, some functions, such as automatic adjustment of colors and contrast to the room lighting, will only work in models equipped with ambient light sensors.
Not everyone wants Dolby Vision 2
At the beginning, Hisense, Philips and TCL announced support for Dolby Vision 2. However, Samsung remains with free HDR10 and HDR10+, and LG and Sony have not officially announced the introduction of the new version yet. On the content side, one of the first partners is to be Canal+, but – as in the case of previous HDR standards – real benefits will only appear with materials prepared specifically for Dolby Vision 2.
