Confused about HDMI 2.1 vs. 2.2? Learn the real differences between these versions and why upgrading to 2.2 likely won't impact your setup much as of now.

HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 2.1 both support up to 32 audio channels, with the latter adding Dolby Atmos into the mix. Crucially, ...

Expect to spend more if things get complicated, naturally. Even then, however, you can find active or optical 15-foot cables ...

This ultra long, near-5oft cable from Cable Matters is one of the best HDMI cables for the job. It can handle 4K 120Hz, or even 8K at up to 60Hz, over this kind of extreme range, without any problems.

The physical connectors and cables the same as today's HDMI. Improved bandwidth from 18Gbps (HDMI 2.0) to 48Gbps (HDMI 2.1). Can carry resolutions up to 10K, frame rates up to 120fps.

With HDMI 2.2, the clear-cut "Ultra96" designation instantly tells you that a cable supports the new specification. Ideally, ...

Conversely, if you own HDMI cables that date back to the early days when manufacturers were allowed to quote version numbers, such as v1.1 or v1.2, then we’d simply retire them.

Throw HDR into the mix and you can be sure that the bandwidth requirement means you’ll need both a HDMI 2.1 capable display and high-speed HDMI 2.1 cable. There’s another reason why HDMI 2.1 is ...

The HDMI Forum’s Technical Working Group has released the specs for HDMI 2.1, as well as a new Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. Some of the 2.1 spec’s features will be backward compatible with ...

HDMI 2.2 interface finalised with 4K at 480 Hz and 12K at 120 Hz support, but you're going to need a new cable Best cheap gaming monitor deals today Best 4K gaming monitors in 2025: the ultra hi ...

The HDMI 2.1 standard is being amended (via Overclock3D) to include a new feature called HDMI Cable Power.As you might imagine, it's a new way of powering a HDMI cable via the existing HDMI ...

Hardware makers can start building HDMI 2.2-compatible devices and cables with bandwidths up to 96Gbps.