In the world of automated media management, Sonarr is the undisputed king for TV show acquisition. But beneath its sleek interface lies a critical, often misunderstood setting: the preference for x265 (also known as HEVC) over the long-reigning champion, x264 (H.264).
Sonarr Setting: In your Indexer settings, add resolve: True to prefer repacks and propers, but add x265 to your "Preferred" list only for groups like MeGusta. sonarr prefer x265
Go to Settings > Profiles and select the quality profile you use (e.g., Any or 1080p). The Great Codec Debate: Why You Might (or
x265 + a quality keyword (Repack, Proper, a trusted release group). Tell Sonarr to upgrade from x264 to only high-quality x265 releases.