Dolby Vision 2: The Next-Gen Image Engine for a More Cinematic Viewing Experience
In a major upgrade to its existing image engine, Dolby has unveiled its next-generation technology, dubbed Dolby Vision 2. First announced in September, the new platform is set to revolutionize the way we experience our favorite TV shows and movies at home.
At CES 2026, Dolby gave us a glimpse of what this new technology can offer. The biggest improvement will be content recognition that optimizes your TV based on what you're watching. This feature will not only improve dark scenes but also compensate for ambient lighting and apply motion adjustments for live sports and gaming.
The most significant difference between Dolby Vision 2 and its predecessor, however, is the enhanced tone mapping for improved color reproduction. I was impressed by how much of a difference this made during demos at CES.
Another notable feature is Authentic Motion, which aims to provide the optimal amount of smoothing to ensure that content appears more "cinematically" authentic. This means no unwanted judder or soap opera effect.
So, which TVs will support Dolby Vision 2? The first three TV makers to pledge their support are Hisense, TCL, and TP Vision's Philips. Hisense will bring it to its 2026 RGB MiniLED TVs, while TCL plans to add it via a future update on some of its models. TP Vision's Philips will also offer it on its 2026 OLED TVs, including the flagship OLED951.
However, not all TV manufacturers have made their support for Dolby Vision 2 official yet. Sony is noticeably absent from this year's CES announcements, and other brands are expected to follow suit in the coming months.
But what about content? Dolby Vision 2 will be supported by some streaming services, with Peacock being one of the first to announce its backing. Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Paramount+ also already support the current version of Dolby Vision.
While CES is winding down in Las Vegas, Team Engadget has wrapped up a week filled with hundreds of announcements from major brands like Lenovo, Samsung, LG, NVIDIA, and many more. For those who missed out on the action, don't worry – recaps are available for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday's highlights, so you can catch up on all the cool tech we saw.
In a major upgrade to its existing image engine, Dolby has unveiled its next-generation technology, dubbed Dolby Vision 2. First announced in September, the new platform is set to revolutionize the way we experience our favorite TV shows and movies at home.
At CES 2026, Dolby gave us a glimpse of what this new technology can offer. The biggest improvement will be content recognition that optimizes your TV based on what you're watching. This feature will not only improve dark scenes but also compensate for ambient lighting and apply motion adjustments for live sports and gaming.
The most significant difference between Dolby Vision 2 and its predecessor, however, is the enhanced tone mapping for improved color reproduction. I was impressed by how much of a difference this made during demos at CES.
Another notable feature is Authentic Motion, which aims to provide the optimal amount of smoothing to ensure that content appears more "cinematically" authentic. This means no unwanted judder or soap opera effect.
So, which TVs will support Dolby Vision 2? The first three TV makers to pledge their support are Hisense, TCL, and TP Vision's Philips. Hisense will bring it to its 2026 RGB MiniLED TVs, while TCL plans to add it via a future update on some of its models. TP Vision's Philips will also offer it on its 2026 OLED TVs, including the flagship OLED951.
However, not all TV manufacturers have made their support for Dolby Vision 2 official yet. Sony is noticeably absent from this year's CES announcements, and other brands are expected to follow suit in the coming months.
But what about content? Dolby Vision 2 will be supported by some streaming services, with Peacock being one of the first to announce its backing. Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Paramount+ also already support the current version of Dolby Vision.
While CES is winding down in Las Vegas, Team Engadget has wrapped up a week filled with hundreds of announcements from major brands like Lenovo, Samsung, LG, NVIDIA, and many more. For those who missed out on the action, don't worry – recaps are available for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday's highlights, so you can catch up on all the cool tech we saw.
i mean its cool that they're upgrading their image engine but does it really need to be called a new gen tech? seems like they're just trying to keep up with the times 
anyway, tone mapping for improved color reproduction sounds pretty neat but wont it get too fancy and overdo it on the settings menu 
i also wonder how much of a difference authentic motion is gonna make, idk if its just another buzzword 
and whats up with sony not showing up to ces? might be a good sign that they're not getting left behind 
! It's like, a whole new level of cinematic viewing experience at home. The way it optimizes your TV based on what you're watching is genius 
. And the color reproduction? Mind. Blown. 
I mean, who doesn't want to feel like they're part of the movie magic? The fact that Hisense, TCL, and Philips are already on board with their support is a major win 
. Can't wait to see more content get Dolby Vision 2 certified and stream it all on my favorite services 
i was also hyped about authentic motion, it's all about gettin that cinematic feel without the soap opera effect 
can't wait to see which tvs will support this tech and how much of a difference it'll make in real life 
and then you gotta pay for streaming services to watch decent content too... it feels like we're just gonna be stuck in this cycle of watching more expensive stuff that's only available if you wanna splurge 
it's like, every year they're saying "we've got this, we're gonna make movies look better" but honestly who needs that many features? i mean, my grandma's gonna be like "oh, the colors are so pretty now" and then she'll still watch 10 hours of reruns a day. 
anyway, tone mapping is supposed to improve color reproduction, which sounds fancy, but idk if it's really making a difference. authentic motion tho? that sounds like something from a sci-fi movie – "in a world where soap opera effect no longer existed..." 
. Can't wait to see which TVs will support it and how much of a difference it makes in terms of cinematic authenticity 
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Dolby Vision 2 has got that covered with enhanced tone mapping. I mean, I've seen demos at CES and it's a total game-changer. The Authentic Motion feature is also super cool, as it reduces unwanted judder and soap opera effect – it's all about that cinematic feel.
I mean, it sounds promising but Dolby Vision 2 has a lot riding on it being supported by even more TV makers and streaming services. It's like they're relying on all these new TVs just magically appearing with the tech already installed 
But we need to see some real-world performance before I get excited about it. Not to mention, what's up with Sony being MIA from this year's CES announcements? That's got me wondering if they're gonna jump on board eventually