Tag: HDMI 2.2

  • HDMI 2.2 Release: Should You Be Concerned About It?

    HDMI 2.2 Release: Should You Be Concerned About It?

    At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the HDMI Forum introduced HDMI 2.2, the newest version of the widely used video and audio standard. It promises to be twice as fast as the previous version and improves the synchronization of audio and video. On the surface, HDMI 2.2 appears to offer significant advantages. But what does this mean for regular consumers? Let’s explore further.

    Doubling the Bandwidth

    To begin with, the standout feature of HDMI 2.2 is its increased bandwidth. It jumps from 48 Gbit/s in HDMI 2.1 to an impressive 96 Gbit/s. To put this in perspective, HDMI 2.1 already allows for 4K resolution at 144 frames per second (fps), which is more than sufficient for most gamers and movie enthusiasts.

    Now with HDMI 2.2, users can expect support for 8K resolution at 240 fps and 4K at an astonishing 480 fps. Additionally, while it’s technically feasible to support even 12K and 16K resolutions, these features seem more geared towards future marketing than anything immediately useful.

    Enhanced Applications

    The HDMI Forum states that this increased bandwidth will lead to enhancements in data-heavy applications like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), plus commercial uses such as large illuminated signage, medical imaging, and machine vision. These improvements could have significant impacts on various industries, making HDMI 2.2 a noteworthy advancement.

    In conclusion, while HDMI 2.2 brings exciting upgrades in speed and capability, it remains to see how much of an effect it will have on everyday consumers and their devices. The potential is certainly there, but practicality may take time to catch up.

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  • New HDMI Standard: Higher Bandwidth for Better Resolutions

    New HDMI Standard: Higher Bandwidth for Better Resolutions

    After seven years since the launch of HDMI 2.1, the HDMI Forum is preparing to introduce the next significant update to its famous audio/video interface: HDMI 2.2.

    Announcement at CES

    According to media invites distributed by the HDMI Forum, the new HDMI standard is set to be revealed on January 6 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Although the official invitation does not confirm the exact name, it is largely anticipated that the new specification will be HDMI 2.2. Details on the technical aspects are still lacking, but we have been assured that the latest specification “will enable a variety of higher resolutions and refresh rates and will be supported with a new HDMI cable.”

    Next-Gen Features

    The press invitation from the HDMI organization states, “The HDMI Forum will announce a new version of the HDMI specification. The new specification, featuring next-generation HDMI technology and higher bandwidth, will enable a variety of higher resolutions and refresh rates and will be supported with a new HDMI cable. New technologies are enabling higher quality options for content producers such as television, film and game studios now and in the future, while also enabling multiple distribution platforms.”

    Currently, the HDMI 2.1b standard provides a maximum bandwidth of 48Gbps along with display resolutions reaching up to 8K at 60Hz and 5K at 120Hz using compression. It’s quite possible that HDMI 2.2 could either match or surpass the 80Gbps bandwidth offered by DisplayPort 2.1, potentially allowing for higher resolution and refresh rate combinations such as 8K at 120Hz and 10K at 60Hz, among others.

    Future GPU Compatibility

    There are rumors that the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series and AMD’s Radeon RX 8000 GPUs could launch with HDMI 2.2 support. However, there has been no confirmation from leaks or reports so far, and it seems unlikely that these new GPUs will include the latest HDMI standard right out of the box.

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