Amazon Prime Video content no longer includes Dolby Vision HDR or Dolby Atmos surround sound on its ads-supported tier, which is included in all Amazon Prime memberships.
The news was first reported via German online site 4KFilme and picked up via The Verge. Instead of the more consistent features that in the past were enjoyed at no extra cost, Prime Video streams in HDR10 with Dolthrough Digital 5. 1.
That is, unless you pay $2.99 extra for Prime Video’s ad-free service, in which case you can retain the higher quality audio experience. The change was confirmed to The Verge by Amazon.
“The Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos features are only available in the ad-free option, in the corresponding titles,” an Amazon spokesperson said.
Most Prime Video viewers will be members of Amazon Prime, which costs $14. 99 per month or $139 per year if you pay annually. Prime Video is also available as a standalone subscription for $9. 99 per month or $12. 99 per month. if you load Dolby Vision HDR or Dolby Atmos surround sound load. Classified ads were included in Prime Video’s basic subscriptions in the U. S. and Canada. U. S. Highway Patrol on Jan. 29.
For comparison, Disney costs $9. 99 with ads, while Netflix can be had for $6. 99 per month with ads, the content is streamed in 1080p. Meanwhile, an Apple TV subscription costs $9. 99, up from $6. 99 previously. Apple increased the price on October 25, but there are no limits on the quality of streaming.
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