New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Dolby Vision has become a common feature on smart TVs, especially in the mid range and premium segments. It promises better contrast, brighter highlights and more detailed colours by using dynamic HDR metadata. But with some TVs costing considerably more simply because they support Dolby Vision, the question is whether the difference is actually noticeable in everyday viewing.

The answer depends on more than just the Dolby Vision badge. Your TV's panel quality, brightness, contrast, content you watch and streaming service all play a role. Before spending extra on a Dolby Vision TV, here is what the technology does, where it makes a difference and when you can safely skip it.

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