HP and Dell cut HEVC support in some laptops

EngadgetFriday, November 21, 2025 at 1:00:00 PM
NegativeTechnology
HP and Dell cut HEVC support in some laptops
  • HP and Dell have disabled HEVC support in some of their laptops, a move driven by rising licensing costs set to take effect in January. This change will impact users' ability to play HEVC
  • The decision to cut HEVC support reflects the companies' response to increasing operational costs, which may lead to a decline in user satisfaction and potential backlash from customers who rely on this codec for high
  • This development highlights a broader trend in the technology sector where companies are reevaluating software and codec support in light of rising costs, potentially limiting consumer options and altering the landscape of video technology in laptops.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

Was this article worth reading? Share it

Continue Readings
HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops’ CPUs
NegativeTechnology
HP and Dell have disabled HEVC support that was built into the CPUs of their laptops. This decision comes as HEVC licensing costs are set to increase in January, impacting the use of this video codec in their devices.