At 1080p and below, x264 looks perfect . x265 might save you 200MB on a 2GB file, but the encoding time quadruples. For most users, that trade-off isn't worth it. The Verdict: Respect the OG x264 is the shot caller because it never fails. It took the chaos of raw video and brought order to the high seas and streaming services alike.
Will it eventually fade? Yes. When 8K becomes the norm and devices catch up, AV1 or VVC will take the crown. But today? Right now? shot caller x264
Are you still team x264, or have you made the jump to x265/AV1? Let me know in the comments below. At 1080p and below, x264 looks perfect