RAZER PHONE FIRST TO DELIVER NETFLIX IN BOTH HDR AND DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS 5.1
Razer™, the leading global
lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced that Netflix will be supported in
HDR and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 on the Razer Phone. The Razer Phone now stands
as the first smartphone to support both premium audio and video formats for
Netflix.
“We engineered the Razer Phone to
handle HDR video and sound like no other phone on the market,” says Min-Liang
Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “We are incredibly excited to deliver Netflix
entertainment on a smartphone like never before, enabling us to take full
measure of the Razer Phone’s HDR10-enabled display and dual-firing,
front-facing Dolby-optimized speakers and THX-certified headphone
connectivity.”
The Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 support on
the Razer Phone is a first for Netflix on a mobile phone. The designation is
typically reserved for high-end entertainment systems and PCs. 5.1 is the
most commonly used layout in home cinema. It exploits five full-bandwidth channels
(the “five”) and one low-frequency effects channel (the "point one").
5.1 is also the standard surround sound audio component of digital broadcast
and music.
“The Razer Phone brings an incredible
Netflix viewing experience to the smartphone,” says Anthony Park, vice president of
engineering at Netflix. “We look forward to delivering this experience to our members
around the world so they can watch their favorite entertainment on the go in
the best possible quality.”
Existing Razer Phone users will also
benefit from the Netflix and Razer partnership with an over-the-air update
later this month. This update will include the Netflix app and home screen
widget for easy access, as well as firmware improvements to screen and sound to
ensure a great Netflix experience. This update will come preloaded on all
future Razer Phone releases.
Netflix members must be subscribed to the
premium plan to watch in HDR, which includes titles like “Bright,” “Stranger
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