Deep Analysis Report: Configuring Sonarr for x265/HEVC Preference
Since x265 files are much smaller, you may need to lower your minimum size limits to ensure Sonarr doesn't reject them as "too small." Go to . sonarr prefer x265
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the concept, covering why users want it, how to configure Sonarr to prioritize it, the trade-offs, and best practices. covering why users want it
If Sonarr can't find x265, you can trigger a script: you can trigger a script: