What is the difference between MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC and HEVC 10Bits?

As you know DD Free Dish is increasing MPEG-4 TV channels, and soon these TV channels may be upgraded to H.265/HEVC. But currently, lots of MPEG-4 slots added. These MPEG-4 slots are currently reserved for Educational TV channels. So if you have still this question in your mind What is the difference between MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 in DD Free Dish? So let's understand it.

MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 are two formats for encoding videos. MPEG-2 is suitable for DVD and television broadcasts. MPEG-2 requires more bandwidth for streaming than MPEG-4. MPEG-4 is suitable for portable devices like phones and media players. It has a smaller file size and is compatible with online video streaming. MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 are two different video compression standards. MPEG-2 is the older standard, and it is used for most of the channels on DD Free Dish. MPEG-4 is the newer standard, and it offers better compression, which means that it can deliver better video quality at a lower bit rate.

You can understand MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and HEVC -

Feature	MPEG-2	MPEG-4	HEVC
Video compression standard	ISO/IEC 13818-2	ISO/IEC 14496-10	ISO/IEC 23000-5
File size	Larger	Smaller	More Smaller
Video quality	Lower	Higher	Highest
Bitrate	Higher	Lower	Lowest
Compatibility	More compatible with  older devices	Less compatible with  older devices	Not compatible with  older devices
Enhancement	Supports 2D Only	Supports 2D and 3D video, but no HDR	Supports 2D, 3D, and HDR video

In DD Free Dish, MPEG-2 channels are currently being phased out, and all new channels will be broadcast in MPEG-4. This is because MPEG-4 offers better video quality and is more compatible with newer devices.

If you are looking for the best possible video quality on DD Free Dish, then you should choose a set-top box that supports MPEG-4 or HEVC. However, if you have an older MPEG-2 set-top box that is not compatible with MPEG-4, then you will need to choose a set-top box that supports MPEG-4, if possible try to choose a HEVC-supported Set-Top Box. HEVC is one step ahead of MPEG-4, which will save more bandwidth.

Here are some additional things to consider when choosing between MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and HEVC set-top boxes:

Price -

MPEG-2 set-top boxes are typically less expensive than MPEG-4/HEVC set-top boxes. These are available in the market starting from Rs.400 to Rs.800. Where MPEG-4 Boxes are available starting from Rs.800+

Features: 

MPEG-4/HEVC set-top boxes may offer more features, such as the ability to play internet streaming and USB playback.

So if you buying a DD Free dish Set-Top box then you must consider your individual needs and preferences.

You can find the latest upcoming MPEG-4 slots and channels here.

FAQs -

Are MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 the same thing?

No, both are different technologies for video format.

Is MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 the same?

No, both are DVD or Television video format.

What is MPEG-2 used for?

MPEG-2 is the most widely used video compression standard for digital television broadcasting. It is used for both SDTV and HDTV broadcasting.

What is the difference between MPEG-4 and MPEG-5?

You already know about MPEG-4, where MPEG-5 is designed to offer better video quality and lower bitrates than MPEG-4. It also includes new features, such as support for 360-degree video and high dynamic range (HDR) video. However, MPEG-5 is not as widely supported as MPEG-4.