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protocolAugust 12, 20266 min readRTSPLink Research

H.264 vs H.265 (HEVC) vs AV1 for RTSP Video Surveillance

Compare compression efficiency, CPU encoding loads, and browser decoding compatibility across modern video codecs.

#H.264#H.265#HEVC#AV1#Video Codecs
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#1Codec Comparison Summary

- H.264 (AVC): 100% universal browser and hardware playback compatibility. - H.265 (HEVC): Saves 40-50% bandwidth compared to H.264; requires modern hardware or patent-licensed decoders. - AV1: Open-source, royalty-free, 20% more efficient than H.265; emerging in next-gen AI cameras.

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