| Misconception | Reality | |---------------|---------| | "A remux is re-encoded" | False – remuxing changes container, not codec. | | "All 4K remuxes have Dolby Vision" | False – only if source disc had it and remuxer preserved both layers. | | "MKV loses quality compared to M2TS" | False – MKV holds identical streams; only container overhead differs. | | "Remux means smaller than disc" | Yes, but only 10-20% smaller, not 50%+. | | "You can play a remux on any 4K TV" | False – many built-in USB players choke on 80 Mbps HEVC + TrueHD. |
Streaming services must compress data to ensure the movie plays without buffering over standard internet connections. A 4K stream typically runs at a bitrate of . In contrast, a 4K Blu-ray remux can reach bitrates of 80–100 Mbps . This extra data translates to: bluray remux 4k