HDMI 2.2 vs. HDMI 2.1: What You Need to Know

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about HDMI specs, but avid gamers know that the adoption of HDMI 2.1 across the best TVs and monitors came with multiple upgrades to get the most out of the latest game consoles and PCs. The spec includes plenty of other benefits, making it a buzzworthy term among the litany of other confusing TV acronyms. At CES 2025, the HDMI Forum announced the latest HDMI specification, HDMI 2.2, which advances the technology. Does that mean you need to worry about upgrading your TV, gaming gear, and other home theater devices all over again? The short answer is: No, you’re good. HDMI 2.1 is already well ahead of the game in terms of future-proofing your gear. That said, HDMI 2.2 is a cool innovation poised to bring real-world advances to consumers, especially in the realm of AR/VR technologies. Here’s what you need to know. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED. Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for ... Read full article.