When looking for the perfect balance, search for files tagged with these three specs:

High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as , is the successor to the common H.264 (AVC) standard. It is specifically designed to provide high-quality video at much smaller file sizes, making it the "sweet spot" for 720p movie downloads. Why Choose 720p HEVC?

: HEVC provides up to 50% better compression than H.264, meaning a movie that usually takes up 2GB might only be 1GB in HEVC.

: Smaller files download faster and are ideal for users with limited internet data or slower speeds.

Because HEVC is more complex than older formats, you may need specific tools to play these files: Using Hardware-Accelerated Streaming - Plex Support