YouTube Premium now offers enhanced bitrate for 1080p videos on Android
YouTube Premium subscribers on Android can now enjoy sharper, clearer videos at 1080p, thanks to a new enhanced bitrate option that was rolled out today. The new option provides a significant boost in video quality, making it particularly beneficial for videos with high detail and motion.
To enable the enhanced bitrate option, open the YouTube app and go to Settings > Quality > Advanced. Under the “Video Bitrate” section, you will see the option for “1080p Premium.” If the video you are watching supports the enhanced bitrate, this option will be available.
The enhanced bitrate option is available for all YouTube Premium subscribers on Android devices. However, it is important to note that not all videos support the feature. To see if a video supports the enhanced bitrate, simply select the option and the video will begin to play. If the video quality does not improve, then the video does not support the feature.
YouTube has been gradually rolling out the enhanced bitrate option to different platforms over the past few months. It was first made available to iOS users in April, and then to web users in July. The rollout to Android users began in August, and it is now available to all Premium subscribers.
The enhanced bitrate option is a welcome addition for YouTube Premium subscribers on Android. It provides a significant boost in video quality, making it even more enjoyable to watch videos on the platform. If you are a YouTube Premium subscriber on Android, be sure to enable the enhanced bitrate option to get the best possible viewing experience.
In addition to the enhanced bitrate option, YouTube Premium also offers a number of other benefits, such as ad-free playback, background playback, and the ability to download videos for offline viewing. If you are looking for a way to improve your YouTube experience, YouTube Premium is a great option.
Here are some of the key benefits of the enhanced bitrate option for YouTube Premium subscribers on Android:
Sharper, clearer videos at 1080p
Reduced pixelation and artifacts
Improved video quality for videos with high detail and motion
Available to all YouTube Premium subscribers on Android
No additional cost
If you are a YouTube Premium subscriber on Android, I encourage you to try out the enhanced bitrate option. You may be surprised at the difference it makes in video quality.
YouTube Premium is a paid membership that offers a number of benefits:
Ad-free playback: Watch videos without any ads, including pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads.
Background playback: Listen to music and videos with the screen off.
Download videos for offline viewing: Save videos to your device for offline playback.
YouTube Music Premium: Access to YouTube Music Premium, which offers ad-free music streaming, background playback, and the ability to download songs for offline listening.
YouTube Originals: Watch exclusive series and movies from YouTube creators.
Premium features for YouTube Kids: Ad-free videos, background playback, and the ability to download videos for offline viewing.
YouTube Premium costs $13.99 per month in the United States. There are also family plans and student plans available.
Here is a table of the different YouTube Premium plans and their prices:
Plan
Price
Individual
$13.99/month
Family (up to 6 accounts)
$22.99/month
Student (18-24 years old)
$7.99/month
YouTube Premium also offers a free trial, so you can try it out before you commit to a subscription.
If you watch a lot of YouTube, YouTube Premium can be a great value. It removes ads, lets you listen to videos in the background, and lets you download videos for offline viewing. You also get access to YouTube Music Premium, which is a great music streaming service.
Here are some of the pros and cons of YouTube Premium:
Pros:
Ad-free playback
Background playback
Download videos for offline viewing
YouTube Music Premium
YouTube Originals
Premium features for YouTube Kids
Cons:
Can be expensive
Not available in all countries
Some features are not available on all devices
Overall, YouTube Premium is a great value for people who watch a lot of YouTube. It removes ads, lets you listen to videos in the background, and lets you download videos for offline viewing. You also get access to YouTube Music Premium, which is a great music streaming service. If you are a heavy YouTube user, I recommend giving YouTube Premium a try.
