diff --git a/DOCS/man/mpv.rst b/DOCS/man/mpv.rst
index 489d1f9b1c..38f5c323c4 100644
--- a/DOCS/man/mpv.rst
+++ b/DOCS/man/mpv.rst
@@ -716,7 +716,7 @@ or at runtime with the ``apply-profile <name>`` command.
         [slow]
         profile-desc="some profile name"
         # reference a builtin profile
-        profile=gpu-hq
+        profile=high-quality
 
         [fast]
         vo=vdpau
diff --git a/DOCS/man/vo.rst b/DOCS/man/vo.rst
index 5bbfbdec79..0bf0a9eb10 100644
--- a/DOCS/man/vo.rst
+++ b/DOCS/man/vo.rst
@@ -28,10 +28,11 @@ Available video output drivers are:
 
     See `GPU renderer options`_ for options specific to this VO.
 
-    By default, it tries to use fast and fail-safe settings. Use the
-    ``gpu-hq`` profile to use this driver with defaults set to high quality
-    rendering. The profile can be applied with ``--profile=gpu-hq`` and its
-    contents can be viewed with ``--show-profile=gpu-hq``.
+    By default, mpv utilizes settings that balance quality and performance.
+    Additionally, two predefined profiles are available: ``fast`` for maximum
+    performance and ``high-quality`` for superior rendering quality. You can
+    apply a specific profile using the ``--profile=<name>`` option and inspect
+    its contents using ``--show-profile=<name>``.
 
     This VO abstracts over several possible graphics APIs and windowing
     contexts, which can be influenced using the ``--gpu-api`` and
diff --git a/etc/mpv.conf b/etc/mpv.conf
index d067562f1e..d873c06d5b 100644
--- a/etc/mpv.conf
+++ b/etc/mpv.conf
@@ -52,9 +52,14 @@
 # Keep the player window on top of all other windows.
 #ontop=yes
 
-# Specify high quality video rendering preset (for --vo=gpu only)
-# Can cause performance problems with some drivers and GPUs.
-#profile=gpu-hq
+# Specify fast video rendering preset (for --vo=<gpu|gpu-next> only)
+# Recommended for mobile devices or older hardware with limited processing power
+#profile=fast
+
+# Specify high quality video rendering preset (for --vo=<gpu|gpu-next> only)
+# Offers superior image fidelity and visual quality for an enhanced viewing
+# experience on capable hardware
+#profile=high-quality
 
 # Force video to lock on the display's refresh rate, and change video and audio
 # speed to some degree to ensure synchronous playback - can cause problems