Netflix quietly unlocked 4K in Chrome, but you’ll need more than an update
About time Chrome caught up, don't you think?
Netflix has quietly implemented 4K streaming support in Google Chrome on Windows, although users must possess compatible hardware and meet certain system requirements. To access this feature, you'll need Windows 11, a Netflix Premium subscription, a compatible graphics processing unit (GPU) or processor, and a display capable of handling 4K signals with HDCP 2.2.
Unfortunately, this upgrade does not extend to macOS, where Chrome can only stream Netflix in 1080p, and Safari is necessary for 4K playback on Apple devices. Despite Netflix Premium subscribers anticipating high-quality video regardless of browser choice, Chrome users have historically been unable to enjoy 4K streams despite owning capable hardware.
This situation has now changed, as indicated by an X post shared by Saurax, which demonstrates successful 4K playback in Chrome version 117 on Windows.
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