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 MPEG-5 -
Feature | MPEG-2 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-5 |
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 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 technology 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.