| Metric | Current Stable (v2402) | Beta (v2603) | Change | |--------|------------------------|--------------|--------| | Session launch time (HDX) | 8.2 sec | 5.1 sec | ✅ -38% | | RAM usage (idle) | 210 MB | 126 MB | ✅ -40% | | 4K video streaming (H.265) | 34 fps | 59 fps | ✅ +73% | | USB device enumeration | 2.3 sec | 1.1 sec | ✅ -52% |
Public receivers typically strip HDR data to convert it to SDR, resulting in washed-out colors. The beta includes an intelligent tone-mapping algorithm that preserves peak brightness and color volume when receiving HDR10 or Dolby Vision content, displaying it accurately on an SDR or HDR Windows monitor. windows receiver beta
Windows Receiver Beta is a pre-release client for receiving remote desktop and virtual apps on Windows. It may include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes not yet in the stable release. | Metric | Current Stable (v2402) | Beta
For enterprise environments, the beta adds a robust CLI (ReceiverCtl.exe). Admins can now script the receiver to automatically start on specific SSIDs (e.g., "Conference_Room") or block incoming requests during specific hours. It may include new features, performance improvements, and