HDMI 2.2's full specs have been finalized, with better support for modern displays

The HDMI forum has officially launched the final specifications for HDMI version 2.2, which was first revealed at CES 2025. HDMI 2.2 is designed to support higher refresh rates and resolutions, making it ideal for modern TVs with 4K and 8K displays. Version 2.2 cables will be branded with the "Ultra96" feature name, indicating that they support up to 96Gbps in bandwidth and all HDMI 2.2 applications. This label ensures that buyers are purchasing a certified product with the necessary features. Current ultra high-speed HDMI cables only support up to 48Gbps in maximum bandwidth. The HDMI forum will require testing for each model length to guarantee compliancy, and the label must be displayed on the cable itself. HDMI 2.2 cables can send content with up to 12K resolution at 120 fps and 16K resolution at 60 fps to supporting devices. They also support uncompressed full chroma formats, such as 8K resolution at 60 fps/4:4:4 and 4K resolution at 240 fps/4:4:4 at 10-bit and 12-bit color. Additionally, they feature a new Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) that improves audio and video synchronization, particularly useful for complex system configurations. Now that the full specifications have been released, we can expect certified cables and compatible devices to become available soon.