Dolby Unveils Dolby Vision 2: A New Era for TV Picture Quality

On September 2, 2025, Dolby Laboratories, a global leader in immersive entertainment experiences, officially announced Dolby Vision 2, the next-generation evolution of its industry-leading picture technology. This new standard aims to redefine how audiences experience television, promising unmatched clarity, brightness, and realism.

A Decade of Innovation, Now Taken Further

For over ten years, Dolby Vision has been the gold standard for premium HDR (High Dynamic Range), transforming picture quality across televisions, films, and streaming platforms. With Dolby Vision 2, the company is taking another leap forward, designed specifically for today’s cutting-edge TV hardware and tomorrow’s creative demands.

Next-Gen Dolby Image Engine

At the heart of Dolby Vision 2 is a redesigned image engine that elevates every aspect of viewing. Combined with Dolby’s vast ecosystem of content—spanning blockbuster films, TV shows, live sports, and games—the new engine unlocks the full potential of modern displays. With improved creative tools, the next wave of content in Dolby Vision will look sharper, more dynamic, and more immersive than ever.

Content Intelligence: Smarter, Adaptive Viewing

A major innovation in Dolby Vision 2 is Content Intelligence, a suite of tools designed to bring creators’ intent closer to viewers’ living rooms. With AI-powered optimization, Dolby Vision 2 adapts automatically to content type and viewing environment for a tailored experience.

Key features include:

• Precision Black: Enhances clarity in dark scenes without losing artistic detail.
• Light Sense: Uses advanced ambient light detection to fine-tune picture quality.
• Sports and Gaming Optimization: Adjusts motion and color to deliver smooth, vivid action for live sports and gaming sessions.

Dolby Vision 2 also introduces bi-directional tone mapping, maximizing the capabilities of today’s brighter, more colorful TVs. This ensures stunning highlights, rich contrast, and lifelike colors, while staying true to the creator’s vision.

Beyond HDR: Authentic Motion and Cinematic Control

Dolby Vision 2 goes beyond HDR improvements by adding Authentic Motion, the world’s first creative-driven motion control tool. This allows filmmakers to refine motion on a shot-by-shot basis, reducing unwanted judder and making scenes more cinematic.

Two Tiers for Wider Adoption

Dolby Vision 2 will be available in two product tiers:

• Dolby Vision 2 Max: For flagship TVs, offering premium features that fully exploit high-end display capabilities.
• Dolby Vision 2: Bringing significant picture quality upgrades to mainstream TVs, powered by the new image engine and Content Intelligence.

Industry Adoption: Hisense and CANAL+ Lead the Way

Hisense will be the first TV brand to integrate Dolby Vision 2 into its premium lineup, including RGB-MiniLED TVs. These TVs will be powered by the MediaTek Pentonic 800 chipset with MiraVision™ Pro PQ Engine, the first chip to support Dolby Vision 2. Availability details will be announced later.

Joining Hisense, CANAL+ has also committed to supporting Dolby Vision 2 across its media library—from movies and shows to live sports—enhancing the viewing experience for millions of subscribers.

Final Thoughts

With Dolby Vision 2, Dolby has once again raised the bar for television picture quality. By combining a next-generation image engine, AI-driven content intelligence, and expanded creative tools, this innovation promises a new era of cinematic realism in the living room. Backed by early adopters like Hisense and CANAL+, Dolby Vision 2 is set to redefine how we experience entertainment on the big screen and beyond.

Via: (Source - Dolby)