SeedVR2 expriences?

[Selur]

I was unable to get "x4 ESRGAN" working on my side

Strange works fine here (in Hybrid).

NNEDI3:

ESRGAN-x2plus:

ESRGAN-x4:

Waifu2x:

RealESRGAN-OpenProteus

BasicVSR++ Vimeo-90-K-BD:

RealSR:

SRMD:

SwinIR Lx4:

SwinIR Sx4:

SeedVSR2:

(note: SeedVSR2 has slightliy different resolution, since the PAR wasn't adjusted)
all files: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/sj4adnb...omparision

I think 'sharper' is the wrong term.
To me SeedVR2 does really sharpen more, but does add (invent) more details.

Cu Selur