HDR vs SDR Bandwidth Calculator
Compare bandwidth and storage requirements for HDR formats vs SDR. Calculate overhead for HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision.
HDR vs SDR Calculator
Video & EncodingMbps
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SDR Bandwidth
80 Gbps
HDR Bandwidth
96 Gbps
Overhead
+20%
Extra Cost
$1,360
HDR Overhead by Format
| Format | Overhead | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | 15-20% | Static metadata |
| HLG | 10-15% | Backward compatible |
| Dolby Vision | 20-30% | Dynamic metadata |