HDMI 2.2: ​ A New ⁢Era of High-Resolution Video on the ‍Way

get ready for a significant upgrade in your home ⁢entertainment experience. The HDMI Forum,the organization responsible for‍ the HDMI standard,has announced a press conference scheduled ⁣for January 6th to unveil ‍a new specification. This exciting ⁢progress promises to deliver “a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh⁢ rates,” according ⁢to ​an‍ email ‍sent to ⁢ The Verge.

The ⁣email further revealed ‍that these enhanced capabilities ‌will be “supported with a new cable,” hinting⁣ at a potential need for cable upgrades to fully utilize the new⁤ technology. While the official‌ specification hasn’t been released, ​industry speculation points towards HDMI 2.2 as the likely candidate.

This is further supported by VideoCardz, which⁤ notes⁤ that the ‌HDMI Licensing⁤ Administrator, represented by two speakers at the upcoming event, is tasked‌ with ⁢”to ⁢license Version 2.2 of the HDMI specification.”⁢ ‍ This strongly suggests that ⁤the ​upcoming declaration will indeed center around‌ HDMI⁣ 2.2.

For context, the ‌current HDMI‌ 2.1 standard, introduced in‌ 2017, boasts impressive capabilities: 48Gbps bandwidth, variable refresh rates up ​to ‌120Hz, ​and⁤ resolutions reaching 10240 x 4320.⁣ VideoCardz ⁢ suggests that the new specification might enable even⁣ higher resolutions and frame rates without relying on Display ‌Stream ⁢Compression,a technology⁢ used to reduce bandwidth requirements.

The mention ⁣of‍ a new cable serves​ as a reminder that, similar to the recent changes with USB-C,⁢ not all HDMI cables are created ‍equal. While it’s unlikely the HDMI Forum will alter ​the port itself, consumers may need to invest in new‌ cables to fully harness⁣ the potential of the upcoming⁢ specification. Existing cables might still function, potentially‍ supporting some of the new features, but a new ​cable will ⁤likely be necessary to experience the full⁣ range of improvements.

This announcement has significant implications for​ U.S. consumers, notably‌ those invested in high-end ⁣home theater systems and gaming setups. The potential for even higher resolutions and refresh rates promises a more ⁤immersive ‍and visually stunning experience across various applications, from watching movies to playing video games.

HDMI 2.2

The HDMI Forum is set too announce a​ new HDMI specification on ​January⁤ 6th. [This article] suggests that this new specification will be HDMI 2.2 and will support “a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates”.

it’s also mentioned that a new cable will be needed ⁣to fully take advantage of the new specification. Existing HDMI‍ cables may still‌ function, but they might not ​support all the new features. ‍ ‌ [This article]

HDMI 2.1, released in 2017, supports 48Gbps bandwidth, variable refresh rates up to 120Hz, and resolutions as high‍ as 10240 x 4320. The new⁤ HDMI‍ 2.2 specification is expected to offer‍ even higher resolutions and frame rates, possibly without the need ⁢for Display Stream ⁤Compression. [This article]