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I have Mac mini 2018 with benq HDR monitor and I can watch YouTube HDR in all resolutions from 4k to 144p in chrome. both Mac OS and chrome are up to date with latest versions.

just checked with No Time To Die 2020 trailer.
 
Hi,
I can play HDR videos on chrome,
You must change battery saver settings ,
check this:
 
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