As of February 2025, the latest version of the HDMI specification is HDMI 2.2, officially announced at CES 2025 on January 6, 202547. Here are the key details about this new standard:

HDMI 2.2 Key Features

Doubled Bandwidth:

The new specification doubles the maximum bandwidth from 48 Gbps (HDMI 2.1b) to 96 Gbps, addressing the growing demand for higher resolutions and refresh rates. This enables support for:

4K resolution at 480Hz

8K at 240Hz

12K at 120Hz (targeted for commercial and industrial applications).

Enhanced Compatibility:

HDMI 2.2 is backward compatible with previous versions, so existing HDMI devices can still use the new cables and interfaces.

Applications:

Gaming and VR: The increased bandwidth supports smoother gameplay and immersive virtual reality experiences with reduced latency.

Commercial Use: Benefits digital signage, medical imaging, and machine vision systems.

Emerging Technologies: Improved support for AR/VR/MR and spatial reality displays.

Competitive Edge:

HDMI 2.2 aims to close the gap with DisplayPort 2.1, which offers up to 80 Gbps bandwidth. This positions HDMI as a strong contender for next-gen high-performance displays.

Industry Adoption

The HDMI Forum reported over 900 million HDMI-enabled devices shipped in 2024, with strong momentum expected for HDMI 2.2 adoption in gaming monitors, TVs, and GPUs starting mid-2025.

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