How to enable HDR for Xbox One X on popular 4K TVs

4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR) don't always work out of the box. Here's how to use the tech on popular 4K HDR TVs.

With the most recent revision of Microsoft's flagship home console, the Xbox One X, 4K resolution and HDR are now offered across supported games and video playback. Using this technique, images are clearer than ever, with a higher contrast ratio and a wider gamut of colors. The benefits are limited to a select range of HDR content but when enabled, it makes for a richer viewing experience.

However, when using a 4K HDR display, the features aren't always enabled out of the box. Many Xbox One X owners are greeted with an unwelcome error message, stating that 4K 10-bit and HDR aren't supported by your display. With most major manufacturers leaving these settings to be manually enabled, there are a few small steps to take to get these features working.

Configuring your Xbox One X for 4K HDR

In order to take advantage of the feature, you'll need to own both an Xbox One X and a 4K HDR-compatible display that's compliant with the HDR10 standard. While these are becoming more accessible with time, only select TVs support the feature. If you're yet to pick up a 4K HDR display, we previously rounded up our favorite 4K displays compatible with the Xbox One X.

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