You probably don't need to use the latest HDMI standards or components just for streaming Netflix.
HDMI 2.2 is set to arrive in 2027 with double the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1, paving the way for higher refresh rates.
It's not so much about using a wrong port, and more so about freeing up the more capable ones for needier devices.
HDMI 2.2 is a big upgrade compared to HDMI 2.1, but most won't need it for a while yet.
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