HDMI 2.2 could make its debut at CES next month
By ForGeeks January 2025 promises to be a busy month for the tech world thanks to the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show), where leading companies will unveil their latest products. Among the expected new products are the debut of Nvidia’s RTX 50 «Blackwell» graphics cards and, as we now know, the possible announcement of a new HDMI 2.2 standard.
What’s known about the new HDMI standard
According to a leak published by German site Computerbase and confirmed by Wccftech sources, the HDMI Forum is preparing to unveil a new HDMI specification. Key features of the new version include:
- Support for higher resolutions and refresh rates.
- Enhanced bandwidth.
- Developing a new generation of HDMI cables to handle these improvements.
These changes are aimed at meeting the demands of content producers such as television studios, the movie industry and video game developers. The new standard should also address the requirements of today’s distribution platforms.
The new standard will also address the requirements of modern distribution platforms.
Nvidia RTX 50 and CES 2025 tie-in
Rumors of a new HDMI 2.2 have intensified over the expected announcement of Nvidia RTX 50 «Blackwell»video cards at CES 2025. It’s expected that:
- RTX 50 will be the first GPU to support HDMI 2.2.
- CES 2025 will be the perfect platform to jointly announce the new HDMI standard and Nvidia graphics cards.
Although there is currently no confirmation of finished devices with HDMI 2.2, the connection between the HDMI Forum and Nvidia makes such expectations plausible.
What this means for users
If HDMI 2.2 is introduced, it opens the door to:
- Resolutions above 8K and smoother refresh rates, which will be a breakthrough for gaming and multimedia devices.
- All-new HDMI cables that will provide a stable connection at higher bandwidths.
- Improved compatibility for next-generation devices.
Wait and see
Despite the abundance of rumors, no official announcements have been made yet. However, CES 2025 promises to be an exciting event that will possibly usher in a new era of HDMI. Stay tuned for announcements during the keynotes to see if these rumors turn out to be a reality.
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