(High Efficiency Video Coding) is the successor to H.264. It provides the same (or better) quality as older formats at roughly half the file size How to Play This File

10-bit (High Efficiency), providing smoother color gradients and reducing "banding" in complex scenes. Aspect Ratio:

The release of in 1080p 10-bit BluRay x265 HEVC format represents a modern technical milestone for one of cinema's greatest achievements. Originally filmed in the massive Ultra Panavision 70 format (MGM Camera 65), this 11-time Academy Award winner was built for the largest screens imaginable. By utilizing the high-efficiency video coding (HEVC/x265) standard at a 10-bit depth, this specific digital encode preserves the meticulous $1 million 8K restoration from the original 65mm camera negatives. The Technical Edge: Why 10-bit x265 Matters

Let’s break down exactly what you are getting with this version.

“Ben‑Hur (1959): A Technical and Cinematic Examination of the 1080p 10‑bit Blu‑ray x265 HEVC Release”