Dolby Vision 2: I finally get it now

Understand the new HDR format before it winds up on your next TV.

Jared Newman   |   January 14, 2026

When Dolby first announced Dolby Vision 2 last September, I didn’t really get it.

The original Dolby Vision was easy to understand: If your TV and streaming content supported it, you’d get a brighter picture with more color detail, particularly in shadows and highlights. I remember being blown away by the technology when it first debuted at CES 2014, especially compared to the 4K displays and curved panels that TV makers were hyping up at the time.